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Drs. Jacob Pickle and Austin Smith

Drs. Jacob Pickle and Austin Smith Recognized with “Little Apple” Awards

Our residents Jacob Pickle, MD, MBA, and Austin Smith, MD, were selected by the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Class of 2025 to receive the Gold Foundation Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award / "Little Apple" Award for their embodiment of the highest ideals of the medical…
Keith Vogt

Dr. Keith Vogt Honored with PittMed Research Mentoring Award

Keith M. Vogt, MD, PhD, FASA, received a Medical Student Research Mentoring Merit Award at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Class of 2024 Scholars Day on April 10, 2024. This honor is given to mentors who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and guidance in shepherding graduating…
Nicole R. Nowe, MSN, CRNA, and Clarice Johns, DNP, CRNA

Nicole Nowe and Clarice Johns Receive PANA Awards

Nicole R. Nowe, MSN, CRNA, and Clarice Johns, DNP, CRNA, nurse anesthetists at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, have received awards from the Pennsylvania Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
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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.
Dr. Jacques Chelly

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.
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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…
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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.
Dr. Paramita Basu

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.
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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…
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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.
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April 2024 Publications

Sixteen publications authored or co-authored by members of our team were published in April 2024.
Dr. Siamak Salavatian

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…
Dr. Benedict Alter

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.
students participating in the Anatomy, Ultrasound, and Regional Anesthesia elective

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.
Jacques Chelly

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.