Siamak Salavatian, MEng, PhD, will present two sessions on cardiac neuromodulation at the North American Neuromodulation Society (NANS) annual meeting, January 23-25, 2026, in Las Vegas.
Congratulations to the faculty, CRNAs, and staff selected as award recipients for going above and beyond in service to the department's mission of excellence in clinical care, teaching, research, biomedical innovation, and philanthropy.
We are sad to share news of the passing of Eva A. Safar, wife of our founding chair, Dr. Peter Safar, and have shared a message from Eva’s sons, Paul and Phil.
Dr. Licata is a highly regarded pediatric anesthesiologist at CHP, where he is known for his compassionate patient care and skillful management of complex perioperative cases.
Daniel was nominated for this award by Jennifer Fleegle-Vitsas, MSN, CRNA, who wrote in her nomination letter that “he is extremely caring and considerate” and carries with him an “unwavering loyalty and thoughtfulness to his colleagues.”
Dr. Lim will lead the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative & Pain Medicine at the University of Utah's Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine, bringing over a decade of experience in maternal health research, clinical innovation, and academic leadership.
Jennifer R. Kundick, MSN, CRNA, Joseph D. Borsuk, MS, CRNA, and Scott E. Licata, MD, received teaching awards for their exceptional dedication to SRNA education and clinical instruction.
On December 13, 2025, a team of volunteers from our department joined the Best of the Batch Foundation's annual Batch-A-Toys event, wrapping toys and household items for families in need throughout the Pittsburgh region.
They participated the Foster Love Project's Annual Bag Drive by collecting and donating six bags fully stocked with essential items children need when transitioning to a new home.
Working with Neighborhood Resilience, a Hill District community organization dedicated to supporting local residents, our CRNA team carefully selected presents to match the unique wish lists of 25 children across all age groups, from toddlers to teens, as well as five seniors.
The UPMC Presbyterian anesthesiology team collected over 70 food items for a local food bank and raised more than $2,600 to fulfill wish lists for two families through the Salvation Army's program.
Boris Anyama, MD, and Stephanie Parry, MD, both former residents and fellows, are now colleagues and faculty members who recently worked side by side to provide expert care for both mother and baby at UPMC Horizon.
