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Erica Wennberg is a pioneering surgical researcher whose work focuses on the intersection of surgical skill acquisition, simulation training, and the transition to robotic surgery. Her most influential study, published in 2018, demonstrated that skills in minimally invasive and open surgery show only limited transferability to robotic surgery—a finding with over 70 citations that has reshaped how surgical training programs approach robotic curriculum development. This prospective study provided critical evidence that surgeons cannot rely solely on prior experience, necessitating dedicated robotic training. More recently, Wennberg has advanced biotissue training models for complex procedures, including anastomotic suturing in pancreatic surgery, addressing a critical gap in safe skill development for high-risk operations. Her work bridges the gap between traditional surgical expertise and emerging technologies, offering practical solutions for training the next generation of surgeons. With a growing citation impact and a focus on evidence-based surgical education, Wennberg’s contributions are shaping how institutions worldwide prepare surgeons for the robotic era.