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Landmark Publication Breaks New Ground in Pain Management Education
The eagerly awaited first edition of The Pain Procedure Handbook: A Milestones Approach (2023) has been officially released. The book was edited by three distinguished Pain Management faculty members…
UPMC Williamsport Anesthesiology Joins Department
Anesthesia Associates of Williamsport joined University of Pittsburgh Physicians effective January 1, 2024.
Pittsburgh CRNA Symposium to Deliver High Quality Continuing Education for Nurse Anesthetists
Operating since 1974, the symposium is the oldest continually running CRNA conference in the tri-state area, offering high quality continuing education lectures for CRNAs, SRNAs, registered nurses, and anesthesia techs.
January 2024 Publications
Eighteen publications authored or co-authored by members of our team were published over the past month.
CBT Study Featured in Pain Medicine News
“MRI Confirms CBT Brain Changes, Efficacy in Fibromyalgia” published in Pain Medicine News features a study by Ajay D. Wasan, MD, MSc, et al. recently published in Arthritis and Rheumatology.
Annalisa Baratta Earns PhD
Annalisa M. Baratta, PhD, successfully defended her doctoral dissertation entitled “Neuroimmune Gene Expression in Alcohol Use Disorder” on December 11, 2023.
Dr. Harikesh Subramanian Achieves Milestone with Master's in Biomedical Informatics
Dr. Subramanian’s degree work had a profound focus on cutting-edge topics, including advanced data structures, computer programming, machine learning, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, gene sequencing principles, and electronic health record maintenance.
Congratulations to the 2023 Pitt Nurse Anesthesia Graduating Class and Awardees
The University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing Nurse Anesthesia Program celebrated their 2023 graduating class on Friday, December 15th at the University Club.
Dr. Maxine Qui Receives Pitt Med Professionalism Accolade
The accolade comes directly from a University of Pittsburgh medical student who, inspired by Dr. Qiu's exemplary professionalism, submitted the commendation through the Pitt Med PAIR program—an online platform that empowers Pitt medical students and graduate students to acknowledge individuals who…
Dr. Theresa Gelzinis Appointed Co-Chair of ISHLT NRP Task Force
Theresa A. Gelzinis, MD, has been appointed to serve as Co-Chair of the Normothermic Regional Perfusion Task Force of the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation.
December 2023 Publications
The following publications authored or co-authored by members of our team were published over the past month. View our ongoing collection of journal articles from department authors on …
UPMC Passavant Pain Management Takes Center Stage in Northern Connection Magazine's December 2023 Issue
The December 2023 cover image and feature spread showcased the expertise of UPMC Passavant pain physicians Drs. Michael Desciak, Edward Heres, and Ryan Holden.
Video Features Dr. Ajay Wasan’s Myofascial Pain Biomarker Study
Ajay D. Wasan, MD, MSc, leads a dynamic multidisciplinary team who are pioneering a groundbreaking study focused on developing and testing a biomarker for lumbar myofascial pain.
Veteran Spotlight: Dr. Paul Hoffmann Reflects on Military Service, Patient Care, and Veteran Needs
Paul Hoffmann, DO, is an anesthesiologist working at UPMC Presbyterian and UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.
Nexus Issue #6 (Fall 2023) Published
Issue #6 of Nexus is now online: Nexus Issue #6, Fall 2023 (PDF, 23.2 MB)
Nexus is our…