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January 8, 2024

UPMC Williamsport Anesthesiology Joins Department

Anesthesia Associates of Williamsport joined University of Pittsburgh Physicians effective January 1, 2024.
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January 5, 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.
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January 4, 2024

January 2024 Publications

Eighteen publications authored or co-authored by members of our team were published over the past month.
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January 4, 2024

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.
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December 21, 2023

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.
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December 20, 2023

Dr. Harikesh Subramanian Achieves Milestone with Master's in Biomedical Informatics

Dr. Subramanian’s degree work was marked by a profound focus on cutting-edge topics within the field, including the implementation of advanced data structures, computer programming, machine learning, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, gene sequencing principles, and electronic…
December 19, 2023

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.
December 15, 2023

Dr. Maxine Qui Receives Pitt Med Professionalism Accolade

Our resident Maxine Qiu, MD, has been honored with a “Pitt Med Professionalism Accolade” for praise submitted by a University of Pittsburgh medical student from the Fall 2023 Critical Care Clerkship. The accolade comes directly from a University of Pittsburgh medical student who, inspired by Dr…

December 6, 2023

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.
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December 6, 2023

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 …

December 5, 2023

UPMC Passavant Pain Management Takes Center Stage in Northern Connection Magazine's December 2023 Issue

The December 2023 edition of Northern Connection Magazine shines the spotlight on the exceptional physicians at UPMC Pain Management at UPMC Passavant. In the issue’s cover story, the magazine delves into the profound impact these dedicated medical professionals have in guiding…

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November 30, 2023

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.
November 28, 2023

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.
November 27, 2023

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 e-magazine showcasing the…

November 22, 2023

Fourth Opioid Epidemic Awareness Fundraiser to Benefit Light of Life Rescue Mission

Join us for an unforgettable evening at our 4th Annual Opioid Epidemic Awareness Fundraiser, set to take place on Saturday, February 17th, 2024, from 6-10pm.