Professor Dr. Maria Madariaga

Biography

Maria Lucia Madariaga is an Associate Professor in the Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago. Her research primarily focuses on the role of inducible and constitutive pancreatic REG/Reg isoforms in regulating intestinal microbiota and pancreatic diseases. She has published extensively on various topics including lung cancer surgery, the identification and treatment of suspicious lung nodules, and the effects of neighborhood disadvantage on frailty. Dr. Madariaga has contributed to numerous significant publications in high-impact journals, demonstrating her expertise in surgical outcomes, patient education materials, and postoperative care in frail adults undergoing elective thoracic surgery. Her work aims to improve patient resources and outcomes through innovative approaches and detailed assessments of care in surgical contexts.

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