Division of Acute Care Surgery Professor Jeffrey Kerby, M.D., Ph.D., has joined the editorial board of the Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery.

Kerby will begin serving on the board beginning January 1, 2021. In this role, he will review manuscripts and have a hand in shaping the policies and direction of the Journal. He will also be encouraged expected to contribute content to the journal and may be invited to write special reports, editorials, editorial critiques and reviews.

Chair of the Department of Surgery Herbert Chen, M.D., FACS, is proud to congratulate Kerby on his distinguished new role.

“His ongoing commitment to medicine through research reflects the culture of discovery and innovation in our department.” said Chen. “We are always looking for ways to improve the lives of our patients through excellent patient care, and research is a pillar of that charge.”