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Dr. Paramita Basu Wins USASP Best Poster Presentation Award
Dr. Paramita Basu won the Best Poster Presentation in Basic Science Award at the US Association for the Study of Pain meeting, April 11-14, 2023, in Durham, NC.
Les Watson, MSN, CRNA
Les studied at the University of Pittsburgh School of Nurse Anesthesia, graduating in 2009 with a Master of Science of Nursing. He began employment at UPMC Presbyterian as a Level II CRNA in 2009 and was promoted to Level 2 Senior in the CRNA Career Ladder. He was known for his great work…
Sonja Plasil Successfully Defends Doctoral Dissertation
Sonja L. Plasil successfully defended her doctoral dissertation entitled “Long Noncoding RNA Dysregulation Alters Ethanol Drinking Behavior and Ethanol-Related Behavioral Phenotypes” on April 13, 2023.
M-PowerHouse Medical Milestones Events Enlighten High School Students
Our Shadyside CRNAs Jessica E. Kridler, MSN, CRNA, and Rachel Hicks, MSN, CRNA, gave presentations and led demonstrations for students to practice intubation and bag mask ventilation techniques on training mannequins.
SEA 2023 Spring Meeting Participation
We will present the following work at the spring Society for Education in Anesthesia (SEA) meeting, April 14 - April 16, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. Department names are bolded.
Workshops A Trip Around the EQUATOR: Formalized Manuscript Preparation to Get Your Papers Published: Lara…
Our Participation at the 2023 AUA/SOCCA/IARS/SATA Meetings
We have many presentations planned for the combined annual meetings of the Association of University Anesthesiologists, the Society of Critical Care Anesthesiologists, the International Anesthesia Research Society, and the Society for the Advancement of Transplant Anesthesia.
ASRA Member Spotlight Features Dr. Trent Emerick
The American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine March 2023 Member Spotlight features Trent D. Emerick, MD, MBA, FASA.
April 2023 Anesthesiology Features Article, Editorial, and Podcast on Our Neuromodulation Research
The April 2023 edition of Anesthesiology features an article from our multidisciplinary team of cardiovascular, neuroscience, bioengineering, and biophysics researchers with an accompanying editorial and podcast.
Dr. Simer Bains and Mentor Dr. Phil Adams Win CCAS Best Poster Award
Simer Bains, MD, (right, Residency Class of 2022) along with his mentor and study principal investigator Phillip Adams, DO, FASA, (left) received a "Best Poster" award at the 2023 Congenital Cardiac Anesthesiology Society (CCAS) Meeting. Their abstract was selected as one of only five…
April 2023 A&A Features Editorial by Drs. Aman Mahajan and Monty Mythen
The April 2023 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia (A&A) includes an inaugural high-impact bundle of six articles and infographics addressing distinct approaches to advancing perioperative medicine and broadening its scope in health care, accompanied by an editorial by our…
Dr. Elizabeth Ungerman Honored as 2023 PAMED Top Physician Under 40
Elizabeth Ungerman, MD, MS, was recognized as a talented “best of the best” early career physician who is performing at a high level.
Dr. Kimberly Cantees to Present at Becker's 13th Annual Hospital Meeting
Kimberly Cantees, MD, MBA, will participate in the panel "Where Healthcare Economics and Health System Strategy Are Headed" in April 2023, at the Hyatt Regency Chicago.
Presentations at 2023 Pediatric Anesthesiology Meetings
Our faculty and trainees will present work at the upcoming meetings of the Society for Pediatric Pain Medicine, Congenital Cardiac Anesthesia Society, Society of Pediatric Anesthesia, and American Academy of Pediatrics.
Dr. Kimberly Cantees and Stacy Clever Recognized as 2022 ACES
ACES honors the most outstanding employees within UPMC - staff who exemplify UPMC’s five core values — Quality & Safety, Dignity & Respect, Caring & Listening, Responsibility & Integrity, and Excellence & Innovation.