Mary E Byrnes, PhD, MUP

 Mary Byrnes
Assistant Research Scientist, Surgery, Medical School
Adjunct Lecturer in Social Work, School of Social Work
Available to mentor
Mary E Byrnes, PhD, MUP
Mary Byrnes
Assistant Research Scientist
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    • Qualifications
    • NIA/NIH Predoctoral Fellowship (T32)
      Wayne State University, Institute of Gerontology, Detroit, United States
      2003 - 2007
    • PhD, Sociology
      Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, United States
      2003 - 2009
    • MUP, Urban Planning
      Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, United States
      2000 - 2002
    • BA, Sociology
      Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, United States
      1998 - 2000

    Center Memberships
    • Center Member
      Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation
    • Center Member
      Center for Global Health Equity
    • Center Member
      Opioid Research Institute

    Research Overview

    My research interests focus on the complex interplay between inequalities and health, particularly how social determinants shape health outcomes across different populations. I examine aging and the lifecourse, exploring how health disparities evolve over time and lead to cumulative disadvantages. I also study the culture of surgery and the unique identities within healthcare, investigating how professional norms, behaviors, and systemic structures influence both providers and patients. Through this multidisciplinary approach, I aim to contribute to a deeper understanding of the factors that shape healthcare experiences and outcomes.

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    • Journal Article
      Surgical Coaching for Performance Optimization: Perceptual-Cognitive Expertise Displayed During Surgical Peer Coaching Intervention
      Bradley SE, Byrnes ME, Monge E, Boyce-Suwanabol J, Suwanabol PA, Dimick JB, Byrn JC, Harbaugh CM, Szczygiel LA. Journal of Surgical Education, 2026 May 1; 83 (5): DOI:10.1016/j.jsurg.2026.103890
      PMID: 41691720
    • Journal Article
      Group-Based Peer Feedback in Surgical Coaching
      Szczygiel LA, Byrnes ME, Suwanabol PA, Dimick JB, Byrn JC, Harbaugh CM. JAMA Surgery, 2026 Feb 11; 161 (2): 199 - 201. DOI:10.1001/jamasurg.2025.5395
      PMID: 41370054
    • Journal Article
      Understanding Surgeon Belonging: A Qualitative Exploration of Engagement, Identity, and Community.
      Szczygiel LA, Niba V, Dimick JB, Suwanabol PA, Byrnes ME, Barret M. Ann Surg, 2026 Feb 5; DOI:10.1097/SLA.0000000000007023
      PMID: 41639950
    • Journal Article
      A qualitative investigation of interventionalists’ views and experiences on clinical decision-making in claudication
      Powell CA, Szczygiel LA, Byrnes ME, Osborne NH. Jvs Vascular Insights, 2026 Jan 1; 4: DOI:10.1016/j.jvsvi.2025.100327
    • Journal Article
      Microsurgeon Development, Attrition, and Hope for the Future: A Qualitative Analysis
      Mauch JT, Byrnes YM, Kotian AA, Catzen HZ, Byrnes ME, Myers PL. Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery, 2025 Oct 1; 41 (8): 660 - 666. DOI:10.1055/a-2483-5337
      PMID: 39587042
    • Proceeding / Abstract / Poster
      Social Determinants Of Health And Financial Toxicity Post-thyroidectomy: Identifying Patients “On That Edge.”
      Bacon EM, Jensen CB, Yacoub G, Kuang J, Deshpande S, Xie S, Bradley S, Thomas JD, Byrnes M, Pitt SC. 2025 Oct 30;
    • Journal Article
      Surgical Residents’ Experience With a Perinatal Resident Policy: A Qualitative Study
      Wagner CM, Byrnes ME, Ibrahim AM, Romano JC, Szczygiel LA. Journal of Surgical Research, 2025 Oct 1; 314: 71 - 78. DOI:10.1016/j.jss.2025.06.083
      PMID: 40716201
    • Proceeding / Abstract / Poster
      De-implementation of Total Thyroidectomy for Low-Risk Thyroid Cancer: Barriers and Facilitators to Intervention Strategies
      Jensen CB, Xie S, Bacon EM, Bradley SE, Thomas JD, Rubyan MA, Byrnes M, Pitt SC. 2025 Sep 16;