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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.
Benedict Alter, MD, PhD

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.
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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.
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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.
Alexander Estright and Derrick Liu

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.
Isabella (Cajiao) Angelelli, MD

Dr. Isabella Angelelli to be Honored at NERC 9th Annual Environmental Leadership Awards

Isabella Angelelli, MD, will receive the Outstanding Innovator Award from the Northeast Recycling Council (NERC) on October 7, 2025, in Boston, MA.
Alex Burlew, MD

Dr. Alex Burlew Recognized with Pitt Med Professionalism Accolade

Alex Burlew, MD (PGY-2), was honored for his outstanding mentorship and dedication to medical student education during the Spring 2025 University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Acting Internship.
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September 2025 Publications

Thirteen publications authored or co-authored by members of our team were published in September 2025.
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Dr. Charles Lin Appointed Co-Director of WISER Research and Scholarship Committee

As Co-Director, Dr. Lin will play a central role in supporting novice and experienced researchers alike.
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Amber Schaus Receives 2025 CRNA Preceptor of the Year Award

Amber D. Schaus, CRNA, has been honored with this year’s CRNA Preceptor of the Year Award, a prestigious recognition awarded by the UPMC Preceptor Academy.
Trent D. Emerick, MD, MBA, FASA

Dr. Trent Emerick Elected as Active Member of the Association of University Anesthesiologists

Dr. Emerick’s election as an Active Member reflects his distinguished achievements in pain medicine, graduate medical education, and academic leadership.
Jamie Currie

Jamie Currie Appointed Assistant CRNA Clinical Director at UPMC Altoona

Jamie Currie, MSN, CRNA, has accepted the position of Assistant CRNA Clinical Director at UPMC Altoona effective August 24, 2025.
Jesse Kummer

Administrative Staff Spotlight: Jesse Kummer

We are pleased to feature Jesse Kummer, Director of Research Administration, in this edition of our Administrative Staff Spotlight series.
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Liver Transplant Anesthesiology Faculty Featured in August 2025 Edition of Current Opinion in Anesthesiology

The issue spotlighted Drs. Yaroslava Longhitano and Raymond Planinsic as Section Editors, and featured six articles authored by members of our department.
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August 2025 Publications

Twenty-five publications authored or co-authored by members of our team were published in August 2025.