The drive raised $560 for the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, which will help provide more than 1,500 meals to individuals and families across the region.
The event drew more than 200 attendees and underscored the strength of Pittsburgh’s collaborative pain research ecosystem, featuring cross-disciplinary basic and clinical science from the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University, and Duquesne University.
Our department has maintained a close affiliation with the Pitt Nurse Anesthesia Program for many years, with many of our CRNAs serving as program faculty.
Proceeds from the event, organized by Anesthesiology Residency Junior Chiefs of Advocacy Drs. Morgan Zopp and David Brinton, benefited Light of Life Rescue Mission.
Siamak Salavatian, MEng, PhD, will present a poster and lecture and moderate a poster session at the 7th World Congress of the INS, May 9-14, 2026, in Lisbon, Portugal.
The Removal of Piped N2O Project was led by the anesthesia technicians under the leadership of Rhiannon Bordenick, in collaboration with Cristina Roosen‑Marcos, MD; Isabela Angelelli, MD; and Julianna Watenpool, MSN, CRNA.
Boris Anyama, MD, will present two sessions: "From the NFL to the Operating Arena: The Playbook for Success in Medicine," and "MATCHing, SOAPing, and Beyond."
Paramita Basu, PhD, MS, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, and Michael S. Gold, PhD, Department of Neurobiology, have been selected for notable honors in recognition of their leadership and contributions to the field of pain research.
This year, UPMC Anesthesiology successfully matched 22 outstanding trainees, comprising 18 categorical residents, one advanced resident, two PANTHER Research Scholars, and one Combined Anesthesiology/Pediatrics resident.
Sharon Chabal is a 1980 graduate of the Pitt School of Nursing; Dr. Charles Chabal earned his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1982 and graduated from our Anesthesiology Residency Program in 1985.
Steven L. Orebaugh, MD, has added a new title to his growing body of published work. His latest book, "The Six-Lined Racerunner," marks his fifth publication and his third work that expands his reputation beyond medicine into the world of storytelling.
The half-day, in‑person program brought together registered nurses from across the region who are interested in advancing their careers in nurse anesthesia.
