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For the Nation, I wrote a short piece about the late, great Brian Wilson, a genius most at home in his room (the only alternative being the recording studio): thenation.com/article/cultur…

Dr. Jeffrey Drebin, Chair of the Department of Surgery, has been named MSK's next Chief Physician Executive. He will succeed esteemed neuro-oncologist Dr. Lisa DeAngelis who will retire this summer. In this role, Dr. Drebin will lead all clinical services and research, medical

Heartbroken at the passing of Mick Ralphs, guitar god first with Mott the Hoople and then Bad Company. Before his devastating stroke a few years back, Joan and i had gotten to know him and spent some fun times together (I even bought a couple of his guitars from him). #MickRalphs

Mick’s 1959 sunburst Les Paul reissue and 1962 Epiphone Coronet sit sadly on my guitar wall tonight.

Nice tribute to Mick Ralphs in the NYT. He was a down-to-earth everyman, just a lovely human being. We met in 2007 and stayed in touch for many years. nytimes.com/2025/06/24/art…

found another photo -- Mick on the right, Free/Bad Co drummer Simon Kirke on the left. I'm holding Mick's 1957 Esquire. #RIPMickRalphs #MickRalphs

Changing of the Guard this morning UChicago Surgery! Congrats to the rising chiefs, you’re ready to take over the reigns 💪 Up next: Graduation in 3 days! 🎉 UChicago Surgery Residents Jeff Matthews MD

Honored to receive this distinguished faculty award. It inspires me to continue working in moving the field of surgery forward for higher inclusivity of minorities, IMG ‘s & women. Thank you @uchipritzker @uchicagomed for this recognition. Jeff Matthews MD

Celebrating these amazing graduating Chief residents UChicago Surgery UChicago Surgery Residents who are going on to great things! So proud of each and every one of you. Congratulations. Thanks to PD Dr Jen Cone and Gen Surg/Surg Onc Chief Dr Mitch Posner.

Our amazing surgery intern class starts their training journey by attending the banquet for the graduating Chiefs ⁦UChicago Surgery⁩ ⁦UChicago Surgery Residents⁩ ⁦UChicago Medicine⁩

Great man, great surgeon, great moment

Gen Surg Residency: How it started ➡️ How it ended An incredible 7 years UChicago Surgery/UChicago Surgery Residents. Beyond grateful for my time here with amazing faculty and the best co-residents. No better place to train! #WhyUChicagoSurgery Excited for the next adventures! 🤰& 〽️

A cancer lab having to start a GoFundMe is insane. This is Trump’s America — where billionaires get tax cuts and researchers beg for funding.

Illinois-based American Academy of Pediatrics sues Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over vaccine changes chicagotribune.com/2025/07/07/ame…

New study from Ralph Weichselbaum and team show high-dose radiation triggers amphiregulin, a protein that weakens immunity and fuels distant cancer spread—pointing to new strategies for blocking its effects. Sean Pitroda, M.D. Andras Piffko University of Chicago Radiation Oncology nature ow.ly/HgVU50Wn6ZY

“At present, approximately 25.6% of all surgeons in the US are aged 65 years or older, and surveys indicate that most physicians wish to retire by age 70…..10,937 surgeons will retire without replacements” American College of Surgeons SAGES is in Tampa in 2026!

Making a plug for 2026 SocAsianAcadSurg Executive Healthcare Leadership Academy, designed for aspiring leaders in academic surgery. Having taken it last yr, it was a outstanding hands-on framework to understand leadership & financial fundamentals. Register👉🏽 uab.edu/medicine/surge…

This is a great course. Love being able to attend and participate the past few years. Sign up!

Ozzy…

This is a GREAT selection. Congratulations, Dai, and thanks for your many past and ongoing contributions to our field.