Callisia N Clarke

Dr. Callisia N. Clarke is an Associate Professor and Chief in the Surgery Department at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW), holding dual roles as Co-Associate Director of Clinical Research at the MCW Cancer Center. Her academic affiliation includes leadership in surgical oncology, focusing on gastrointestinal tumors, sarcomas, melanomas, and innovative regional cancer therapies. She completed her MD and MS degrees, and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and Society of Surgical Oncology (FSSO).

Dr. Clarke’s research emphasizes personalized care in pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PanNETs) and addresses systemic inequities in surgical training and practice. Her work spans clinical trials, disparities research, and mentorship initiatives to diversify academic surgery. Key leadership roles include shaping clinical research programs and advocating for underrepresented groups in healthcare.

Her publications highlight both technical advancements (e.g., optimizing neoadjuvant therapy for pancreatic cancer) and social advocacy (e.g., combating microaggressions in surgical training). She has pioneered studies on mentorship gaps and racial disparities in surgical outcomes, while advancing AI-driven predictive models for surgical mortality.

Scientific Honors: FACS, FSSO, and contributions to over 30 peer-reviewed articles. Her work bridges clinical innovation with equity-focused healthcare transformation.