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, professor of cardiothoracic surgery at the 51��Ʒ��Ƶ School of Medicine, has been named president-elect of the Society of University Surgeons (SUS). He has served as secretary of the society since 2021.

is generally recognized as the world’s premier academic organization dedicated to the advancement of surgical sciences and supporting surgical leaders. Its members have played crucial roles in nearly all the critical developments within the field of modern surgery, from the most basic scientific breakthroughs to technological advances used at the bedside and in the operating room.

51��Ʒ��Ƶ professors of surgery have a strong tradition of SUS leadership. Allan Tsung (2018), (2009), (2005), (2000), (1977), and (1965) have previously led the society with distinction.

Chu, also director of cardiac surgery at VA 51��Ʒ��Ƶsburgh Healthcare System, is a recognized expert in the Ozaki procedure, an innovative aortic valve-replacement technique using tissue from the sac around the heart instead of mechanical or animal tissue replacements. In keeping with the School of Medicine’s tradition of educational and clinical excellence, Chu hosts surgeons from around the world at 51��Ʒ��Ƶ for formal proctorships.

“We’re privileged to work with Danny, who is not only an outstanding heart surgeon but also an influential surgical leader with a deep passion for advancing our field,” says Ibrahim Sultan, chief of the Division of Cardiac Surgery as well as professor and executive vice chair in the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery. “His relentless advocacy for surgeon engagement and leadership in prominent societies like SUS have been invaluable to our department and 51��Ʒ��Ƶ.”

Chu will assume the presidency in 2025.

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