Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery, Regenerative Medicine, Cardiovascular Physiology

Dr. Yoshiki Sawa is the Professor at Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine and the Advisor to CiRA (Center for iPS cell Research and Application) at Kyoto University. His research activities include heart transplantation, artificial organs, gene and regenerative therapies. His dedication to the research led to receive numerous awards and honors, such as Japan Biomaterial Association Award, Scientific Technology Award sponsored by Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare award.

He is also the Director of Japanese Surgical Society and the President of Japanese Society of Regenerative Medicine. He earned a medical degree from Osaka University Medical School in 1980 and joined the First Department of Surgery, Osaka University School of Medicine. In 1989, he earned Humboldt scholarship to pursue further education in both the departments of cardiovascular physiology and cardiac surgery at the Max-Planck Institute in Germany. After returning to Japan, he became Chief surgeon at the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery in 2004, Professor and Chief at the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, the Director at Medical Center for Translational Research at Osaka University Hospital in 2006. He was appointed to the Dean at Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine from 2015 – March 2017.

Dermatology, Clinical Dermatology, Skin Cancer, Dermatologic Oncology, Clinical Research, Procedural Dermatology, Melanoma and Cutaneous Surgery, Oncology, Skin Cancer, Mohs Surgery, Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Dr. Alison Durham is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Dermatology at the University of Michigan Health System. She received her medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School, completed her internship at Summa Health System in Akron, OH, and her dermatology residency at the University of Michigan where she served as chief resident. After completing an ACGME procedural dermatology fellowship with additional advanced training in melanoma and cutaneous surgery and oncology at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center, Dr. Durham joined the Dermatology faculty in 2013.

Dr. Durham's clinical work is focused on management of complex patients with melanoma in the Multidisciplinary Melanoma Program in addition to Mohs surgery and associated reconstruction. Her clinical research is focused on skin cancer epidemiology, therapy, education, and biology. She has used her clinical environment as a research base that facilitates advancement of knowledge in her field, particularly in melanoma. She serves as Faculty Director of established biobanks in both non-melanoma and melanoma skin cancer.

Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery, Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Dr. Michael J. Will is a board-certified cosmetic and oral & maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Urbana, Maryland. Dr. Will and the professionally trained staff of Will Surgical Arts are committed to offering the highest quality care and the most advanced surgical techniques. He has authored numerous textbook chapters and scientific articles, and is a recognized national lecturer in Oral and Maxillofacial and Cosmetic Surgery. Will Surgical Arts offers a wide range of procedures; some can correct functional problems and others can enhance your appearance. In any procedure, patients can expect safe, individualized care from an expert surgeon.

Orthopedic Surgery, Traumatology, Biomechanics, Sports Injuries, Fracture, Trauma Surgery, Arthroplasty Hip, Knee Surgery, Osteoporosis, Knee Injuries, Anterior Cruciate Ligament, Knee Arthroplasty, Sports Medicine, Musculoskeletal Imaging, Shoulder Surgery, Knee Joint

Oncology, Hematology, Cancer