Welcome to the Division of Research in the Department of Surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin.

Gwen Lomberk, PhD
Chief, Division of Research
Director, Basic Science Research
Department of Surgery
Associate Professor of Surgery and Pharmacology & Toxicology

Mission Statement

To advance the careers of research-intensive faculty, enhance the departmental culture of academic achievement, foster interdepartmental and inter-institution collaborations, and facilitate the resident research program.

Core Responsibilities

• Faculty development
• Advocacy for research infrastructure: development and expansion
• Enhance extramural funding
• Maximize the quality and quantity of peer-reviewed publications
• Optimize resident research experience: appropriate mentor/mentee resources, responsibilities, accountabilities and deliverables
• Identify and support constructive collaborations within the department and institution, and outside the institution