🎙 “Building a Research Team – Brick by Brick” featuring Dr. Darren De Sa - PART 2

🎙 Brew with Bones | Episode: Building a Research Team – Brick by Brick
Featuring: Dr. Darren De Sa, MD, MBA, FRCSC

In this episode, Dr. Giri sits down with Dr. Darren De Sa, one of the most dynamic young clinician-scientists in North America. A sports medicine and arthroscopy surgeon from Hamilton, Ontario, Dr. De Sa has already authored nearly 200 peer-reviewed publications, serves as Associate Editor of KSSTA, and leads the Surgical Foundations Program at McMaster University.

Together, we break down the real blueprint behind building a high-performance research team — from starting small to scaling up, from mentorship to methodology, and from idea generation to publication strategy.

🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
• How to build a research ecosystem brick by brick
• The essential roles needed in a surgical research team
• How young surgeons can start their research journey
• Balancing clinical load with academic productivity
• Tips on collaboration, authorship, leadership, and research culture
• The mindset behind long-term academic success

👤 About Dr. Darren De Sa

Dr. De Sa is an Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in:
Adult & Paediatric Sports Medicine
Knee & Shoulder Arthroscopy
Musculoskeletal Trauma
Clinical & Translational Research

He brings a rare combination of clinical excellence, research productivity, and management insight thanks to his MBA training.

📢 If you’re a surgeon, fellow, or researcher trying to build your academic presence — this episode is for you.

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