Surgical Trials
Dr. Pilewskie discussing information with someone in the clinic

Surgical Trial Support

We are a community of surgeons promoting collaboration and development for clinical trials in the department. 

About the Center for Surgical Trials

The Michigan Center for Surgical Trials supports faculty and residents in the Department of Surgery working on clinical trials. Our work focuses on driving collaboration for investigators planning to lead clinical trials and actively assessing the needs among surgeons in the department. 

Our Mission
We aim to create a community of innovators in the space of surgical trials in order to establish a broader U-M Medical School trial network statewide.
Our Work

The center coordinates with surgeons seeking to explore the next steps for their research in the sphere of clinical trials. Our team of clinical research coordinators advance new and existing surgical trials in the department. The work of the center includes: 

  • Assisting principal investigators with recruitment efforts 

  • Liaising with institutional regulatory programs 

  • Create training opportunities for learners 

Get Involved

Educational Sessions 

Our team offers educational sessions to faculty and trainees in the department interested in learning more about surgical trials. Sessions are designed to share resources and help investigators prepare for establishing surgical trials. 

Consultations 

We work with principal investigators in the department to plan for the next steps in their research and navigate the surgical trial processes at the U-M Medical School. Faculty and residents can reach out to the leadership team to request a consultation. 

Leadership

Please email our leadership team to learn more about our work.  

Melissa L. Pilewskie Melissa Pilewskie, MD
Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery and Ambulatory Care
Clinical Chief
PALAZZOLO_Bill4x5_2022 William Palazzolo, MS, PA-C
Director of Clinical Operations
Department of Surgery