Bud and Sue Selig Hub for Surgical Data Science
Selig Hub Mission
The Bud and Sue Selig Hub for Surgical Data Science (Selig Hub) is a centralized center for surgical discovery that leverages cutting edge tools and knowledge in data science and artificial intelligence to improve healthcare in Wisconsin and beyond.
Anai N. Kothari, MD, MS
Inaugural Director
Department of Surgery
Faculty, Data Science Institute
Medical College of Wisconsin
(414) 955-2440
akothari@mcw.edu
Selig Hub Vision
To leverage the power of data science and artificial intelligence to support the discovery of transformative insights that improve the quality, equity, and outcomes of surgical care delivery in Wisconsin and beyond.
Selig Hub Overview
Foster Collaborative Research
Selig Hub is a collaborative home for experts in data science, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and surgery.
Solve Time-Sensitive Healthcare Challenges
Provide agile and responsive data science solutions to address time-sensitive and high-priority healthcare challenges specific to Wisconsin, enabling timely interventions and improving surgical outcomes for the community.
Knowledge Sharing and Education
A platform for knowledge sharing, training, and education to enhance surgical data science literacy and empower surgical providers with the skills needed to leverage advanced analytics, fostering a culture of data-driven innovation within and beyond Wisconsin.
3rd Annual Selig Symposium for Surgical Data Science
August 28-29, 2026 | Medical College of Wisconsin Center for Cancer Discovery
About the Symposium
This symposium will highlight key areas shaping the future of artificial intelligence in modern surgical practice, including the role of AI in education, intraoperative applications and computer vision, and implementation and clinical integration of AI tools. Sessions will explore recent advances, practical applications, ethical considerations, and regulatory perspectives influencing how AI is adopted. The symposium will bring together faculty, trainees, researchers, and interdisciplinary collaborators interested in the evolving role of AI in healthcare and surgery.
Coming soon!
Further details for the 2026 Symposium for Surgical AI, including registration information and featured speakers, will be announced soon. We are finalizing plans and look forward to sharing more information in the coming months. Check back for updates or send an email to selighub@mcw.edu to be added to the contact list.
Selig Hub Members
Emma Staszkiewicz
Program Coordinator
Adhitya Ramamurthi, MD
Surgery Resident | Medical College of Wisconsin
Kaitlyn Weyman, MD
Surgery Resident | University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Maria McQuestion
Communications Associate
Selig Hub Advisory Board
Douglas B. Evans, MD, FACS
Donald C. Ausman Family Foundation Professor of Surgery
Professor, Surgical Oncology
Chair, Department of Surgery
Tammy Kindel, MD, PhD, FACS, FASMBS
Professor, Division of Minimally Invasive & Gastrointestinal Surgery
Medical Director, Bariatric Surgery Program
Krissa Packard, MS, ACRP-CP, CRA
Research Program Director
Division of Research
Department of Surgery
Contact Us
Medical College of Wisconsin
8701 Watertown Plank Rd., 6th Floor
Milwaukee, WI 53226
