The Surgical Research Core Group provides the following services to clinical and research surgical faculty, fellows, residents, and students:
- Research methodology and design
- Preparation of peer-reviewed publications
- Posters and other special presentations
- Abstracts and book chapters
- Grant applications
Staff members are also experienced in identifying potential funding opportunities for surgical faculty, residents, staff, and students.
The Surgical Research Core Group staff:
Daniel L. Davenport, PhD
Associate Professor, Office of Decision Support Director
Dr. Davenport’s research is in assessing surgical outcomes and risk. He also supports the research efforts of other faculty, residents, and students through methods consultation, data design and management, statistical analysis, and reporting. The Office of Decision Support provides NSQIP and STS collection and reporting of risk-adjusted surgical outcomes.
Adam Dugan
Statistician

Linda Combs
Academic Support Services Director
Sponsored research links at the University of Kentucky:
SRAS – Sponsored Research Administrative Services(formerly Sponsored Research IBU)
OSPA – Office of Sponsored Projects Administration
CCTS – Center for Clinical and Translational Science