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Drs. Brad Taylor and Ajay Wasan Receive Grant Funding as Part of NIH HEAL Initiative
Researchers from UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh were awarded nine grants, including Dr. Wasan’s and Dr. Taylor’s projects, totaling more than $32 million to improve prevention and treatment strategies for opioid misuse and addiction and to enhance pain management.
Department Members Support Family House Polo Match
L: SRNAs Angela Fatagati, Amanda Beckstead, and Kellie Koshute; Middle and R: Attendees enjoying the tailgate party sponsored by John P. Williams, MD and Valerie Trott WilliamsThe 36th annual Family House Polo Match was held on September 14, 2019 at Hartwood Acres. Event proceeds went to…
Presentation by Dr. Kristin Ondecko Ligda to be Featured in ASA Daily News Blast
Congratulations to Kristin M. Ondecko Ligda, MD, FASA, whose presentation “Where Bits and Bytes Meet Flesh and Blood: The Patient Safety Threat of Medical Cybersecurity” will be included in a digital daily news blast as a featured preview at ANESTHESIOLOGY 2019. …
Sizable Department Participation Planned for ANESTHESIOLOGY 2019
The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), an educational, research, and scientific association of physicians organized to raise and maintain medical practice standards of anesthesiology and improve patient care, is one of the largest and most influential professional societies in the…
Residents to “Run for the Warriors” Again
Our residents will be competing and fundraising again in the Annual American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA)-sponsored Run for The Warriors® on Sunday, October 20 as part of the ASA 2019 annual meeting in Orlando, FL.
Dr. Keith Vogt Awarded NIH K23 Funding
Congratulations to Keith M. Vogt, MD, PhD, who has received a K23 research award from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for his project “Anesthetic Modulation of Human Memory During Acute Pain.” NIH K23 awards support the career development of individuals with clinical…
Jan D. Smith MBChB, FRCP, FACP, DTM&H
Dr. Smith was probably the longest serving member of our department.
Brett Fadgen Speaks at Mercy Nursing Career Day
Brett M. Fadgen, MSN, CFRN, CRNA presented and spoke about the nurse anesthetist profession to soon-to-graduate nurses at UPMC Mercy’s School of Nursing Career Day.
Surgicorps Highlights Volunteer Dr. Brian Gierl
Surgicorps, an organization providing free surgical and medical care to people in need around the world, chose Brian Gierl, MD as their “Volunteer of the Month” and spotlighted him in an…
Chuck Giordano Presents DNP Project
Congratulations to Lt Col. Charles D. Giordano, MSN, CRNA, nurse anesthetist at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, who presented his postgraduate work to earn the degree of Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) on July 16, 2019. The title of his work was “Epidural Analgesia Evidence Based…
Dr. Mark Hudson Selected as Member of AUA
Congratulations to Mark E. Hudson, MD, MBA for the exceptional recognition of being selected as a member of the Association of University Anesthesiologists (AUA). AUA Membership reflects his peers’ and the institutions’ strong endorsement of his stature as a national…
Dr. Ted Sakai Appointed Vice Chair for Professional Development
Congratulations to Tetsuro (Ted) Sakai, MD, PhD, MHA, who has been appointed to the executive leadership position of Vice Chair for Professional Development in our department and Chair of our Academic Promotions Committee.
Dr. Sakai earned his MD and his PhD from…
Residents Raise Funds for ASA Lifebox Challenge
Each year, ASA encourages resident teams to raise funds for this important cause. Our residents have formed a team to take part in the 2019 fundraising challenge.
Department Honors Retirees at Meeting
At our July 2019 department meeting, we honored the recent retirements of some of our physicians and CRNAs who collectively provided over 150 years of combined service:
Anesthesiologists
Scott Brinkmeyer, MD; 10 years, UPMC Mercy Lakshmi Digumarthi, MD; UPMC Horizon/Jameson…