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Dr. Grace Lim Receives NIH / NIMH R01 Funding to Study Ketamine Use for Postpartum Depression and Pain
Grace Lim, MD, MS, was awarded a major RO1 grant of over $2.5M from the National Institutes of Healt /National Institute of Mental Health for her research proposal “Ketamine to Reduce Postpartum Depression and Pain after Cesarean Delivery.”
NPY 2023 Meeting in Pittsburgh Unites Renowned Neuropeptide Researchers
We were honored to host the 13th International NPY-PYY-PP Research Conference, an international gathering of scientists who are interested in the meeting topic of peptides and their role in conditions like pain, psychiatric disorders, the brain, metabolism, and stress.
Drs. Franklyn Cladis and Peter Davis Achieve New Leadership Appointments
On July 1, Franklyn P. Cladis, MD, MBA, will assume the role of our new Chief of Anesthesiology at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh (CHP) as Peter J. Davis, MD, steps down from the CHP Chief position to focus on new roles within the department and UPMC.
Dr. Cladis’…
Regional Anesthesiology Fellowship Match Results for 2024-2025
We are proud to share the results of the San Francisco Match for our Regional Anesthesiology Fellowship program. Congratulations to the following fellows who will join us in academic year 2024-2025, and thanks to all who participated in a very successful recruitment season!
Jared…
Dr. Marcia Timko-Shannon Awarded Funding to Help Patients with Limited English Proficiency
Marcia Timko-Shannon, MD, was awarded grant funding from the Magee-Womens Research Institute and Foundation for her project, “Translation of Obstetric Consents for our Limited-English-Proficiency Patients.”
Physician Leadership Changes at UPMC Altoona
David J. Sinopoli, MD, MPH, MBA, will take on the role of Chief of Anesthesiology at UPMC Altoona, effective August 1, 2023.
Dr. Sinopoli will officially join our department as faculty and assume the leadership of the UPMC Altoona Anesthesiology Department. He will also serve as the…
Dr. Lieu Tran Named Combined Pediatrics Anesthesiology Residency Program Director
Congratulations to Lieu Tran, MD, who has been named Director of our Combined Pediatrics Anesthesiology Residency Program, effective July 1, 2023.
AI Research by Dr. Aman Mahajan Spotlighted in the Press
An artificial intelligence-based model developed by our Chair Dr. Aman Mahajan with Dr. Oscar Marroquin and other Pitt/UPMC researchers was featured in a news release and several news articles.
Dr. Jacques Chelly Awarded Shadyside Hospital Foundation Grant
The “Surgical Opioid Stewardship Program” will focus on multidisciplinary approaches to perioperative pain.
Magee CRNAs Participate in the “Walk for Children’s” Event
CRNAs set up a team under the Magee Anesthesia Cares committee to help raise money to fund care for children in need, especially those requiring extended and involved care.
Dr. Keith Vogt Elected to AUA as Active Member
Keith M. Vogt, MD, PhD, FASA, was elected to the Association of University Anesthesiologists (AUA) as an Active Member. He was inducted into the AUA as an Associate Member in 2019.
July 2023 Publications
Twenty-four publications authored or co-authored by members of our team were published over the past month.
Dr. Andrea Ibarra Awarded SOAP/FAER Mentored Research Training Grant
Andrea Ibarra, MD, MS, was awarded the inaugural $250,000 Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology/Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research Mentored Research Training Grant for her project “The Effect of Preeclampsia on Cognitive Function.”
2023 Safar Symposium and Multi-Departmental Trainees' Research Day
The 20th annual Safar Symposium and 13th annual Multi-Departmental Trainees’ Research Day was held on May 18-19, 2023.
Dr. Eric Magda Named Medical Director, Chronic Pain Management at UPMC Jameson
Congratulations to Eric Magda, MD, on his recent promotion to Medical Director, Chronic Pain Management at UPMC Jameson!
Dr. Magda joined UPMC Pain Management in 2020 upon completion of his Pain Medicine fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh’s Department of…