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Fei Zhang Awarded NIH Grant to Develop Intraoperative Anesthesia Monitoring Tool
Fei is being awarded K08 grant funding from the National Institutes of Health for his project, “Synthesizing Intraoperative Multivariate Time Series with Conditional Generative Adversarial Networks.”
Dr. David Wilks
Dr. Wilks played a critical role in shaping our educational programs.
Faculty and ACTA Fellows Presenting at SCA 2021 Annual Meeting
Our cardiothoracic anesthesiology faculty and fellows will present work virtually at the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists 43rd Annual Meeting and Workshops on April 24-27, 2021.
One Regional Anesthesiology Fellowship Position Available for Academic Year 2021-2022
We have one remaining open spot in our Regional Anesthesiology Fellowship Program for the 2021-2022 academic year!
We are accepting applications from anesthesiology residents trained in an ACGME-accredited program. For details concerning the program and to submit an on-line application,…
2021-2022 Chief Residents
Congratulations to our 2021-2022 chief residents Mike Desciak, MD; Amanda Deis, MD; and Simer Bains, MD.
Anesthesiology News Interviews Dr. Steven Orebaugh
The article "Safety of Peripheral Nerve Blockade Improved with Ultrasound" in the April 2021 issue of Anesthesiology News features an interview with Steven L. Orebaugh, MD, and Anahi Perlas, MD.
Danielle Meholic Appointed CRNA Clinical Director for UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
Danielle has accepted the role effective April 25, 2021.
SOAP 2021 Meeting Presentations
Our faculty, residents, and fellows will participate in the Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology 2021 53rd Annual Meeting, a virtual event, May 13-16, 2021.
Alexander Stavros Wins Willenkin Award for Best Medical Student in Anesthesiology
The award is given annually to the best University of Pittsburgh medical student in the field of anesthesiology.
Annmarie Lyons to be Recognized by Wesley Family Services for Philanthropic Work
Annmarie will be recognized at Wesley Family Services' 2021 Golf Invitational at Fox Chapel Golf Club on May 24, 2021.
Work by Tang and Xu Labs Wins 2021 AUA Best of Meeting Award
They were recognized for their abstract “Preclinical Evaluation of a Novel Glycinergic Analgesic for Treatment of Chronic Pain in Rodents.”
Dr. Yan Xu Recognized at School of Medicine Diversity Programs 40th Anniversary Celebration
The University’s recognition is a reflection of our department and our T32 program’s commitment and contribution to the university’s diversity efforts.
Toni Orsino Wins Pitt School of Nursing Honorary Alumni Award
Toni was chosen in recognition of her dedication to the mission of Pitt Nursing and the intellectual, scientific, and economic enrichment of health care in Pennsylvania, the nation, and throughout the world.
Dr. William Simmons Selected as one of New Pittsburgh Courier’s 2021 Men of Honor
Congratulations to William Simmons, MD, who has been selected as one of New Pittsburgh Courier’s “Men of Excellence” for 2021. The newspaper bestows this honor annually to local African American men who have exemplified extraordinary strength and commitment to their profession and…