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Surgical Oncology

Cortina Research Laboratory

Hub for Collaborative Medicine

Mission Statement

Our mission is to improve patient outcomes and healthcare delivery by generating evidence-based advances in high-quality patient-centered care.

Chandler S. Cortina, MD
Associate Professor, Division of Surgical Oncology
ccortina@mcw.edu

Chandler Cortina Lab members

Research Summary

Our group focuses on improving patient outcomes and healthcare delivery through innovative health services and clinical outcomes research. Through multidisciplinary collaboration, we generate actionable evidence to advance the quality, accessibility, and equity of healthcare systems. Our work aims to identify opportunities to improve care delivery, inform clinical practice, and ultimately enhance outcomes for patients and health systems.

Research Focus Areas

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Breast Surgical Outcomes Research

Our multidisciplinary team conducts impactful breast health research focused on surgical outcomes, health equity, healthcare delivery, and patient experiences, while fostering the development of future academic clinicians and researchers through mentorship and training.

Learn about Breast Surgical Outcomes Research
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Sexual Minority Groups (SMG) Health Research

This research collaborative seeks to advance sexual minority groups health research through multidisciplinary collaboration, patient engagement, and training opportunities that support future researchers and improve health outcomes.

Funding Support

  • NIH National Cancer Institute (NCI) R03
  • NIH National Cancer Institute (NCI) K08
  • Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin (AHW) Momentum Award
  • Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin (AHW) Milestone Award
  • Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI)

Join Our Lab

Please contact us if you are a medical student, resident, fellow, faculty, postdoctoral researcher, or graduate student interested in pursuing research within our lab.

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Lab Members

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Chandler S. Cortina, MD, MS, FSSO, FACS

Associate Professor

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Krissa Packard, MS, ACRP-CP, CRA

Research Program Director

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Elizabeth (Beth) Jeanes, MS, CCRP

Clinical Research Coordinator III

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Mariya Reztsova, MD

Drexel University College of Medicine

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Lisha Chen

Medical Student

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Lauren Cohen

Medical Student

Recent Publications

Publications of Chandler S. Cortina MD from the Faculty Collaboration Database

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