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Annalisa Baratta Earns PhD
Annalisa M. Baratta, PhD, successfully defended her doctoral dissertation entitled “Neuroimmune Gene Expression in Alcohol Use Disorder” on December 11, 2023.
Dr. Harikesh Subramanian Achieves Milestone with Master's in Biomedical Informatics
Dr. Subramanian’s degree work was marked by a profound focus on cutting-edge topics within the field, including the implementation of advanced data structures, computer programming, machine learning, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, gene sequencing principles, and electronic…
Congratulations to the 2023 Pitt Nurse Anesthesia Graduating Class and Awardees
The University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing Nurse Anesthesia Program celebrated their 2023 graduating class on Friday, December 15th at the University Club.
Dr. Maxine Qui Receives Pitt Med Professionalism Accolade
Our resident Maxine Qiu, MD, has been honored with a “Pitt Med Professionalism Accolade” for praise submitted by a University of Pittsburgh medical student from the Fall 2023 Critical Care Clerkship. The accolade comes directly from a University of Pittsburgh medical student who, inspired by Dr…
Dr. Theresa Gelzinis Appointed Co-Chair of ISHLT NRP Task Force
Theresa A. Gelzinis, MD, has been appointed to serve as Co-Chair of the Normothermic Regional Perfusion Task Force of the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation.
December 2023 Publications
The following publications authored or co-authored by members of our team were published over the past month. View our ongoing collection of journal articles from department authors on …
UPMC Passavant Pain Management Takes Center Stage in Northern Connection Magazine's December 2023 Issue
The December 2023 edition of Northern Connection Magazine shines the spotlight on the exceptional physicians at UPMC Pain Management at UPMC Passavant. In the issue’s cover story, the magazine delves into the profound impact these dedicated medical professionals have in guiding…
Video Features Dr. Ajay Wasan’s Myofascial Pain Biomarker Study
Ajay D. Wasan, MD, MSc, leads a dynamic multidisciplinary team who are pioneering a groundbreaking study focused on developing and testing a biomarker for lumbar myofascial pain.
Veteran Spotlight: Dr. Paul Hoffmann Reflects on Military Service, Patient Care, and Veteran Needs
Paul Hoffmann, DO, is an anesthesiologist working at UPMC Presbyterian and UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.
Nexus Issue #6 (Fall 2023) Published
Issue #6 of Nexus is now online: Nexus Issue #6, Fall 2023 (PDF, 23.2 MB)
Nexus is our e-magazine showcasing the…
Fourth Opioid Epidemic Awareness Fundraiser to Benefit Light of Life Rescue Mission
Join us for an unforgettable evening at our 4th Annual Opioid Epidemic Awareness Fundraiser, set to take place on Saturday, February 17th, 2024, from 6-10pm.
Innovative Collaboration: Dr. Mihaela Visoiu's Design Project Showcased in Pitt Med Magazine
Mihaela Visoiu, MD, Associate Professor of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine and Site Director for Acute Pain and Regional Anesthesia at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, takes center stage in a recent feature by Pitt Med Magazine. The article sheds light on groundbreaking…
Veteran Spotlight: John Jones, CRNA, Reflects on Personal Journey from Battlefield to Operating Room
John W. Jones, MSN, CRNA, works at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital as a nurse anesthetist in the anesthesiology department.
Empowering Futures: Medical Students Briana Clifton and Samir Yellapragada Shine in FAER Anesthesia Research Fellowship Program
In 2023, we were honored to be among the 45 sites selected nationwide to participate in the Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research (FAER) Medical Student Anesthesia Research Fellowship (MSARF) program. FAER established the MSARF program with the goal of inspiring medical students to…