The grant, titled "A Parabrachial Hub for the Prioritization of Pain and Other Survival Behaviors," will support Dr. Taylor's continued investigation into how the brain naturally modulates pain in response to competing survival needs.
Our department has awarded research seed grants to T32 postdoctoral scholars Sarah Margerison, PhD, and Jim Wherry, PhD, who are both pursuing innovative approaches to understanding and treating pain conditions.
Associate membership in the AUA recognizes early-career faculty who demonstrate excellence and leadership potential in scholarly research, education, or administration. Membership is by nomination only, requiring endorsement from an AUA member in good standing.
Our department's more than 400 CRNAs observed the week through meaningful community outreach and collaborative events that demonstrated their commitment to care both inside and outside the operating room.
UPMC's Dignity and Respect Champions are selected for modeling behaviors that support belonging, creating positive environments for colleagues and patients alike, and setting the standard for workplace culture across the health system.
On Monday, January 26, 2026, the Pitt/UPMC Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine will welcome a new clinical site as the certified registered nurse anesthetists from UPMC Washington officially join University of Pittsburgh Physicians.
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.
