Isaac H. Lies, M.D.

Isaac H. Lies, M.D.

General Surgery Resident

Academics

University of Tennessee Health Science Center – College of Medicine

Doctor of Medicine

2020 – 2024

Graduated May 2024

Baptist Health Sciences University

Bachelor of Health Science in Biomedical Sciences

2016 – 2019

Graduated summa cum laude

Honors & Awards

  • W. H. Pistole, Sr. Quasi-Endowment Scholarship2020 – 2024
  • 1st Place Poster Presentation, Sigma Zeta Honor Society National Convention2019
  • Joseph H. Powell Graduation Award2019
  • Joseph H. Powell Memorial Scholarship2016 – 2019

Work Experience

Research Specialist · UTHSC Transplant Research Institute2019 – 2020
Student Body President · Baptist Health Sciences University2018 – 2019
Store Manager / Facilities Coordinator · Chick-fil-A2015 – 2018

Research Experience

UTC Department of Surgery2024 – Present

University of Tennessee – Chattanooga, TN

Research Advisor: Robert Maxwell, M.D. · Chattanooga, TN

UTHSC Transplant Research Institute2019 – 2023

University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Research Advisor: Amandeep Bajwa, Ph.D. · Memphis, TN

Sigma Zeta National Honor Society – Gamma Mu Chapter2018 – 2019

Baptist Health Sciences University

Research Advisor: Sumedhe Karunarathne, Ph.D. · Memphis, TN

Research Abstracts & Publications

  • Lies IH, Stewart A, Bhattacharya SD. Artificial Intelligence in the Academic Research Process: Strengths, Pitfalls, and Considerations [Abstract] 2025.
  • Lies IH, Giles WH. Reducing the administrative burden of call schedule drafting with AI assistance [Abstract] 2025.
  • Lies IH, Reynolds A, Novick W. The Application of Artificial Intelligence for Standardization of Operative Documentation for Global Surgery [Abstract] 2024.
  • Reynolds A, Lies IH, Novick W. Exploring Key Determinants of Patient Outcomes in Global Pediatric Cardiac Surgery: A Forty-Year Data Analysis [Abstract] 2024.
  • Kuscu C, Naik S, Eymard C, Lies IH, Ingram H, Rucker G, Bajwa A, Maluf D, Mas V, Eason J, Vanatta J, Kuscu C. miR-1-3p Centric lncRNA-miRNA-mRNA Network Regulates Human Hepatic Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury [Abstract] (2023).
  • Lies IH, Watkins CE, Lamanilao G, White C, Stayton A, Bisunke B, Namwanje M, Dogan M, Kuscu C, Kuscu C, Bajwa A, Eason JD. Mitochondrial Transplantation Prevents Liver Ischemia Reperfusion Injury [Abstract] (2021).
  • Lies IH, Watkins C, Em M, Eason JD, Eymard C, Rousselle T, Mas VR, Maluf D. Hepatic Microenvironment: Molecular and Chemical Changes Associated with Preconditioning Maneuvers [Abstract]. American Journal of Transplantation, 20, suppl. 3 (2020).
  • Kuscu C, Pierre J, Lies IH, Kuscu C, Bajwa A, Wolen A, Eason J, Ramaswami B, Maluf D, Mazariegos G, Chalasani G, Mas V. Plasma Microbiome Profiles of Liver Transplant Patients with Operational Tolerance. American Journal of Transplantation, 20, 290-290 (2020).
  • Lies IH, Karunarathne S, Karunarathne N, Marshall T, Stolzenburg M. (2019) Comparison of Different Engineering Models of Narrow Bipolar Pulses [Abstract]. AGU Fall Meeting Abstracts (2018).

Presentations

Oral Presentations

  • Lies IH (2021). “Mitochondrial Transplantation Prevents Liver Ischemic Reperfusion Injury” Metabolism, Immunity & Inflammation of the Mid-South. April 2021, Memphis, TN.
  • Lies IH (2019). Physics II Lecture on Coulomb’s Law, Electric Field Potential, & Capacitors. Baptist Health Sciences University. February 2019, Memphis, TN.
  • Lies IH (2018). Baptist Scholars Program Internship Summary Presentation to the Board of Directors. Baptist Memorial Healthcare Corporation. November 2018, Memphis, TN.

Poster Presentations

  • Lies IH (2023). “Mitochondrial Transplantation Prevents Liver Ischemic Reperfusion Injury” UTHSC Longitudinal Scholars Program Poster Session. September 2023, Memphis, TN.
  • Lies IH (2019). Comparison of Different Engineering Models of Narrow Bipolar Pulses. Sigma Zeta National Honor Society National Convention. March 2019, Cleveland, OH.
  • Lies IH (2018). Comparison of Different Engineering Models of Narrow Bipolar Pulses. American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting. December 2018, Washington, D.C.

Community Service

St. Nicholas Children's Hospital – L'viv, UkraineApril, 2024 · Surgical First Assist
Memorial Christian Hospital – Malumghat, BangladeshMarch, 2024 · Surgical First Assist
Clínica Esperanza – Memphis, TN2021 – 2024 · Clinical Volunteer
Community Alliance for the Homeless – Memphis, TN2018 – 2019 · Memphis Community Outreach Volunteer
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Collierville – Collierville, TN2018 – 2019 · Emergency Department Volunteer
MS Project Package – Southaven, MS2017 – 2019 · Supplies Packaging Volunteer
Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital – Memphis, TN2016 – 2017 · Emergency Department & Family Support Volunteer

Professional Organizations

  • Novick Cardiac Alliance
  • World Medical Mission
  • BHSU Biomedical Sciences Advisory Board
  • American Medical Association
  • Sigma Zeta National Honor Society
  • 901 Stroke Alliance

References

W. Heath Giles, M.D.

Endocrine & General Surgery

University Surgical Associates – Chattanooga, TN

M.D.: University of Tennessee Health Science Center | Fellowship: Harvard Medical School

H. Edward Garrett, M.D.

Cardiovascular Surgery

Baptist Heart Institute – Memphis, TN

M.D.: Vanderbilt School of Medicine | Fellowship: Washington University School of Medicine

John M. Craig, M.D.

Cardiovascular Surgery

CHI Memorial – Chattanooga, TN

M.D.: University of Tennessee Health Science Center | Fellowship: Harvard Medical School