Bud and Sue Selig Hub for Surgical Data Science
Selig Hub Mission
The Bud and Sue Selig Hub for Surgical Data Science (Selig Hub) is a centralized center for surgical discovery that leverages cutting edge tools and knowledge in data science and artificial intelligence to improve healthcare in Wisconsin and beyond.
Anai N. Kothari, MD, MS
Inaugural Director
Department of Surgery
Faculty, Data Science Institute
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(414) 955-2440
akothari@mcw.edu
Selig Hub Vision
To leverage the power of data science and artificial intelligence to support the discovery of transformative insights that improve the quality, equity, and outcomes of surgical care delivery in Wisconsin and beyond.
Selig Hub Overview
Foster Collaborative Research
Selig Hub is a collaborative home for experts in data science, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and surgery.
Solve Time-Sensitive Healthcare Challenges
Provide agile and responsive data science solutions to address time-sensitive and high-priority healthcare challenges specific to Wisconsin, enabling timely interventions and improving surgical outcomes for the community.
Knowledge Sharing and Education
A platform for knowledge sharing, training, and education to enhance surgical data science literacy and empower surgical providers with the skills needed to leverage advanced analytics, fostering a culture of data-driven innovation within and beyond Wisconsin.
Upcoming Event: 2nd Annual Selig Symposium for Surgical Data Science
September 12-13, 2025 | Ϲ Alumni Center
Join us for two dynamic half-day sessions focused on the evolving role of artificial intelligence in surgical care. This event will be held at the Ϲ’s Alumni Center. This CME-accredited event will explore a wide range of topics including cutting-edge AI innovations, ethical and regulatory challenges, and practical integration of AI into modern surgical practice.
Symposium Registration
Registration and more information is available via the online symposium course registration website.
Instructions
Select “Login” in the upper right corner to login to an existing account or to create a new one.
Under featured courses, select “Artificial Intelligence in Surgery Symposium,” or select the Specialties tab, and find the Surgery page.
Follow the prompts to register.
Featured Speakers
Dr. Thomas Kannaampallil
Implementing AI-Based Clinical Decision Support for Perioperative Care
Friday, September 12 | Session: Artificial Intelligence in the Operating Room
Dr. Andrew Gonzalez
Saturday, September 13 | Session: Solving Real Problems with Practical AI
Selig Hub Members

Emma Staszkiewicz
Program Coordinator

Adhitya Ramamurthi, MD
Surgery Resident

Kaitlyn Weyman, MD
Surgery Resident | University of Kentucky College of Medicine

Maria McQuestion
Communications Associate
Selig Hub Advisory Board
Douglas B. Evans, MD, FACS
Donald C. Ausman Family Foundation Professor of Surgery
Professor, Surgical Oncology
Chair, Department of Surgery
Gwen Lomberk, PhD
Chief, Division of Research
Director, Basic Science Research
Department of Surgery
Professor of Surgery and Pharmacology & Toxicology
Krissa Packard, MS, ACRP-CP, CRA
Research Program Director
Division of Research
Department of Surgery
Contact Us
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8701 Watertown Plank Rd., 6th Floor
Milwaukee, WI 53226
