News
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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…
April 3, 2024
April 2024 Publications
Sixteen publications authored or co-authored by members of our team were published in April 2024.
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…
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.
March 29, 2024
Elevating the Medical Student Experience: Anatomy, Ultrasound, and Regional Anesthesia Elective
Designed for those with a keen interest in anatomy, ultrasound technology, and regional anesthesia, this elective encapsulates the essence of interdisciplinary learning and early clinical exposure.
March 26, 2024
Dr. Jacques Chelly Invited to Serve on Scientific Board and Present Lectures, Including Keynote Talk, at International Conferences
Jacques E. Chelly, MD, PhD, MBA, will play key roles in two upcoming global scientific conferences.
March 20, 2024
Faculty Presentations Planned for AACD Perioperative Leadership Summit
Several of our faculty members have insightful presentations on these topics lined up for the event.
March 20, 2024
Spring 2024 AUA Gathering to Feature Presentations by Drs. Andrea Ibarra and Keith Vogt and Award Presentation
Andrea J. Ibarra, MD, MS, and Keith M. Vogt, MD, PhD, are set to participate in the 70th Annual Meeting of the Association of University Anesthesiologists (AUA), taking place from March 22nd to 24th, 2024. Hosted by the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO, the gathering…
March 20, 2024