Newswise — Mohamed A. Zayed, MD, PhD , a vascular surgeon known for his pioneering research in vascular diseases, has been appointed director of the newly established Division of Surgical Sciences in the Department of Surgery at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.
He will assume his new role July 1. Zayed, a professor of surgery, of radiology, of molecular cell biology, and of biomedical engineering, has more than 25 years of experience leading multifaceted research programs in biotech, medical startups and academia. Among his current roles, he oversees the school’s Vascular Surgery Tissue BioBank.
“Dr. Zayed is an outstanding academic surgeon who brings incredible passion and dedication to our shared goal of building a division that advances research and innovation in cutting-edge diagnostics, therapies, and technologies,” said John A. Olson Jr.
, MD, PhD , head of the Department of Surgery and the William K. Bixby Professor of Surgery. Driven by the impactful contributions of surgeon-scientists, the new division will build upon the Department of Surgery’s long-standing legacy of excellence and innovation to advance team science and foster the next generation of innovative surgeons.
The division comprises five sections that encompass the breadth of surgical research conducted in the Department of Surgery: Surgical Technology & Bioengineering, Transplant & Immunology Research, Surgical Therapeutics, Regenerative Science, and Multi-omics & Molecular.
