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Nature’s Own “Off Switch” for Chronic Pain
“Some people have an injury or a surgery, and they go on to be pain free for the rest of their lives. Other people develop chronic pain. Why is that?” says Dr. Bradley Taylor of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.

Pitt Anesthesiology Highlights from 2025 ASA Annual Meeting
ANESTHESIOLOGY 2025, the annual meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), provided a dynamic platform for showcasing our department’s leadership, research, and continued commitment to advancing the field of anesthesiology.
Dr. Keith Vogt and Derrick Liu Win Top Abstract Awards at ISAP Annual Meeting
Dr. Vogt and Derrick received the first place and second place abstract awards, respectively, at the International Society for Anaesthetic Pharmacology (ISAP) 34th Annual Meeting on Friday, October 10, 2025, in San Antonio.
New Exhibit Brings the History of Anesthesia to Life
We are proud to unveil a new exhibit featuring a curated collection of historical anesthesia devices that illuminate the evolution of the specialty—from manually operated instruments to today’s high-precision, monitored systems.
Dr. Keith Vogt Honored with Allen Humphrey Excellence in Medical Student Research Mentoring Award
Dr. Vogt was chosen for the award, which recognizes exemplary commitment to student research mentorship, from a pool of more than 100 faculty mentors who supported students through the Dean’s Summer Research Program.
Pain Medicine Fellowship Match Results for 2026-2027
We are pleased to announce the match results for our Pain Medicine Fellowship Program for the 2026–2027 academic year.
Dr. Jonathan Waters Honored with SABM President’s Award
Dr. Waters was selected for this honor from the Society for the Advancement of Blood Management (SABM) in recognition of his decades-long commitment to innovation and excellence in transfusion medicine and blood conservation.
October 2025 Publications
Twenty-eight publications authored or co-authored by members of our team were published in October 2025.
UPMC Passavant Anesthesiology Hosts Family Day Event
The event offered staff and their families a behind-the-scenes look at the operating room environment and featured four interactive stations designed to educate and engage attendees of all ages.
Dr. Shawn Beaman Elected Active Member of the Association of University Anesthesiologists
Members are chosen through a competitive peer-nomination and review process, and Active Membership reflects the highest level of AUA recognition.
Dr. Ben Alter Awarded $4.9M NIH R01 Grant to Investigate Whole-Person Mechanisms of Knee Osteoarthritis Pain
The interdisciplinary grant “Leveraging Inter-Individual Differences in Walking Pain and Impairment to Elucidate Whole-Person Mechanisms of Knee Osteoarthritis,” has received $4.9 million in total support and will run from September 19, 2025, through August 31, 2029.
Drs. Isabella Angelelli and Danielle Zheng Honored with UPMC Physician Excellence Awards
They will be recognized for their outstanding clinical performance, leadership, and dedication to patient care at the Dr. Loren Roth Quality and Patient Safety Awards Celebration on October 13, 2025.
Pitt/UPMC Anesthesiology to Showcase Academic Excellence and Global Impact at ANESTHESIOLOGY 2025
Our department will be well-represented at the American Society of Anesthesiologists’ premier annual conference, taking place October 10–14 in San Antonio, Texas.
Meet Our 2025 FAER Medical Student Fellows Alexander Estright and Derrick Liu
Alex and Derrick, two exceptional second-year medical students, were selected to train in our department through the Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research (FAER) Medical Student Anesthesia Research Fellowship program.