Brett L Ecker

Brett L Ecker serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery, specializing in Surgical Oncology, at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine. His academic appointment bridges clinical practice and academic medicine within one of the nation's leading medical institutions, contributing to surgical education and patient care in oncology-focused disciplines.

Dr. Ecker's research centers on Surgical Oncology with emphasis on cancer surgery techniques, tumor resection methodologies, and oncological outcomes optimization. His work integrates clinical practice with evidence-based surgical innovation, particularly in gastrointestinal and complex cancer resections where precision surgery impacts survival rates and quality of life. This research trajectory aligns with Feinberg's mission to advance cancer therapeutics through surgical science.

Adhering to Northwestern's rigorous disclosure protocols, Dr. Ecker maintains full transparency regarding external professional relationships. For calendar year 2024, he reported no compensated or uncompensated industry affiliations, reflecting strict compliance with the university's conflict-of-interest policies governing pharmaceutical, device, and biotechnology collaborations.