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April 23, 2024

Department Work at 2024 SOAP Meeting

Our faculty and trainees will present work at the 56th annual meeting of the Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology (SOAP 2024), which will be held Thursday, May 2 to Sunday, May 5, 2024, in Denver, Colorado.
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April 23, 2024

Department Work at 2024 Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Meetings

Our faculty and trainees will present work at the 2024 Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists (SCA) meetings in Toronto, Canada – the Thoracic Anesthesia Symposium & Workshops on April 26, the Cardiovascular Outcomes Research in Perioperative Medicine Conference from April 27 - 29, and the…
Drs. Jacob Pickle and Austin Smith
April 22, 2024

Drs. Jacob Pickle and Austin Smith Recognized with “Little Apple” Awards

Our residents Jacob Pickle, MD, MBA, and Austin Smith, MD, were selected by the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Class of 2025 to receive the Gold Foundation Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award / "Little Apple" Award for their embodiment of the highest ideals of the medical…
Keith Vogt
April 22, 2024

Dr. Keith Vogt Honored with PittMed Research Mentoring Award

Keith M. Vogt, MD, PhD, FASA, received a Medical Student Research Mentoring Merit Award at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Class of 2024 Scholars Day on April 10, 2024. This honor is given to mentors who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and guidance in shepherding graduating…
Nicole R. Nowe, MSN, CRNA, and Clarice Johns, DNP, CRNA
April 16, 2024

Nicole Nowe and Clarice Johns Receive PANA Awards

Nicole R. Nowe, MSN, CRNA, and Clarice Johns, DNP, CRNA, nurse anesthetists at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, have received awards from the Pennsylvania Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
The Magee Anesthesia Cares committee at Walk MS
April 16, 2024

Magee Anesthesia Cares Committee Ranks as Top Fundraiser for Walk MS

CRNAs from UPMC Magee Womens Hospital earned top fundraising accolades in Walk MS, a nationwide initiative supporting the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Dr. Jacques Chelly
April 16, 2024

Dr. Jacques Chelly to Serve on Scientific Committee and Present Keynote Lecture at WCPR 2024

Jacques E. Chelly, MD, PhD, MBA, was invited to present the keynote presentation "Harnessing Nanocapacitor Technology for Musculoskeletal Pain" and serve on the Scientific Committee at the World Congress on Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
C4CA UPMC leaders and members
April 16, 2024

Prescription for Sustainability: Clinicians Leading the Charge Towards Greener Healthcare

Our department, UPMC, and Clinicians for Climate Action, led by Dr. Isabela Angelelli and other UPMC leaders, are committed to mitigating greenhouse gas emissions originating from healthcare systems in Pennsylvania and beyond. Many projects have been guided by our anesthesiologists, CRNAs, fellows…
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April 9, 2024

Department Work at 2024 SEA Spring Meeting

We will present work at the upcoming 2024 Spring meeting of the Society for Education in Anesthesia (SEA), which will take place from Friday April 19 - Sunday April 21 in Philadelphia, PA.
Dr. Paramita Basu
April 9, 2024

Dr. Paramita Basu Receives Texas Woman’s University Young Alumni Award

Paramita Basu, PhD, MS, received a Young Alumni Award from her graduate school alma mater, Texas Woman’s University, at a ceremony on April 6, 2024, in Denton, TX.
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April 8, 2024

Department Work at 2024 Pediatric Anesthesiology Meetings

Our faculty and trainees will present work at the upcoming 2024 pediatric anesthesiology meetings in Anaheim, CA – the Society for Pediatric Pain Medicine and Congenital Cardiac Anesthesia Society meetings on April 11, and the Society of Pediatric Anesthesia - American Academy of Pediatrics meeting…
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April 8, 2024

Department Representation at 2024 International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation Meeting

Drs. Theresa Gelzinis and Kathirvel Subramaniam will participate in the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation 44th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions, April 10 – 13, 2024, Prague, Czech Republic.
books on a shelf
April 3, 2024

April 2024 Publications

Sixteen publications authored or co-authored by members of our team were published in April 2024.
Dr. Siamak Salavatian
April 3, 2024

Dr. Siamak Salavatian Invited to Speak at ISCE, UCLA, and INS Events

Siamak Salavatian, PhD, Director of Neuromodulation Research in our department, will present his work at the annual conference of the International Society for Computerized Electrocardiology, the UCLA Cardiac Neurobiology Research Program’s Distinguished Speaker Series, and the 16th World Congress…
Dr. Benedict Alter
March 29, 2024

Pain Medicine News Focuses on Dr. Benedict Alter’s Fibromyalgia Research Utilizing Digital Mapping

Dr. Alter led a recent study aiming to improve the diagnosis of fibromyalgia, an often underrecognized condition, particularly in older patients and men.