Associate Professor Tina S. Mele is a member of the Department of Surgery at Western University. Her research focuses on surgical oncology and general surgery, specifically investigating the management of gastrointestinal cancers. She explores the impact of surgical margins and lymph node mapping on patient survival and recovery outcomes. Her mission is to advance cancer care through the integration of clinical research and surgical innovation. Dr. Mele provides clinical teaching and supervision for surgical residents and oncology fellows. She focuses on optimizing therapeutic strategies to improve the quality of life for patients with complex solid tumors and reducing postoperative complications.