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SHORE
Surgical Health Outcomes Reaching for Equity (SHORE) is dedicated to advancing surgical outcomes science and shaping healthcare practices and policies on local, regional, and national levels. We train future leaders in academic surgery by offering cutting-edge methodologies, research exposure, seminars, and grant-writing mentorship. Over the past decade, our fellows have authored over 150 manuscripts across surgical subspecialties and numerous book chapters.
We foster a culture of collaboration, working with stakeholders across disciplines to address surgical outcome disparities. Our emphasis on Community-Based Participatory Research ensures that diverse voices are heard and valued throughout the research process. Utilizing diverse methodologies and datasets, we inform culturally sensitive interventions and decision tools. Additionally, we integrate our findings into practice guidelines for improved patient care.
Moreover, we provide unparalleled grant writing expertise to our trainees, equipping them with the skills needed to secure funding for their future research endeavors. Through workshops, one-on-one mentorship, and practical experience, we empower future leaders in academic surgery to successfully navigate the grant application process.
Ana Paula Cupertino, Ph.D.
Research Director
Fergal Fleming, M.B.B.Ch., M.P.H.
Clinical Director
Projects
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- Neoadjuvant Immunotherapy in Operable Colon Cancer: Opportunities and Challenges.; Annals of surgical oncology. 2025 Feb 23.
- Contemporary practices in abdominoperineal resection for early-stage rectal cancer in the United States.; Colorectal disease : the official journal of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland; Vol 27(1), pp. e17281. 2025 Jan.
- A Social Network Lens to Community Health Worker Influence and Impact.; Journal of primary care & community health; Vol 16, pp. 21501319241306706. 2025.
- Response to comment on: "Comparative analysis of short-term outcomes after semielective and elective surgery for sigmoid volvulus".; Surgery. 2024 Dec 30.
- Verifying Eligibility for Lung Cancer Screening via TiMeToAct Text Message Intervention: A Quality Improvement Initiative.; Chest. 2024 Dec 27.
- Challenges of Surveillance in Implementing Nonoperative Management for Rectal Cancer.; JAMA network open; Vol 7(12), pp. e2448682. 2024 Dec 02.
Contact Us
Surgical Health Outcomes & Reaching for Equity
University of Rochester School of Medicine
Department of Surgery
Saunders Building, 3rd Floor
265 Crittenden Boulevard
Rochester, NY 14642