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Dr. Senthil Sadhasivam to Join Department Leadership on September 1, 2021
On September 1, 2021, Senthil Sadhasivam, MD, MPH, MBA, FASA, will join our department leadership as Executive Vice Chair for Clinical Quality, Patient Safety, and Clinical Research. He will also serve as the Director of the Perioperative Research and the Perioperative Genomics Program.
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NIH Heal Initiative Research Spotlight on Dr. Ajay Wasan and Back Pain Project
The NIH Heal Initiative website featured the project “Proof of concept study to treat negative affect in chronic low back pain” led by Ajay D. Wasan, MD, MSc, as part of the Back Pain Consortium Research Program.
NIH Grants F99/K00 Award to Tyler Nelson
Tyler Nelson from the laboratory of Dr. Bradley Taylor received an NIH F99/K00 predoctoral-to-postdoctoral transition award from the NIH/National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke for “Targeting Spinal Neuropeptide Y1 Receptor-expressing Neurons for the Control of Neuropathic Pain…
Rachel Cellurale Appointed Assistant CRNA Clinical Director at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
Rachel C. Cellurale, MSN, CRNA, has accepted the role effective September 12, 2021.
Dr. William McIvor Leads WISER ASA Re-Endorsement Process
The Winter Institute for Simulation, Education, and Research was re-endorsed as an approved program in the American Society of Anesthesiologist Simulation Education Network.
2021 Safar Symposium and Multi-Departmental Trainees' Research Day
Building upon the Peter and Eva Safar Lectureship established in 1980, this yearly event honors the late Dr. Peter Safar and his wife Eva for their contributions to the scientific community and highlights current research in areas spanning Dr. Safar’s scientific career and interests.
Drs. Kim Howard-Quijano and Joshua Knight Receive FASE Designation
The FASE designation is a peer-review process that recognizes dedicated American Society of Echocardiography members with an extraordinary commitment to the field of cardiovascular ultrasonography, designating those with proven professional contributions, a diverse skill set, and knowledge of all…
Dr. Ben Alter Awarded UPMC CMRF Grant
Benedict Alter, MD, PhD, who has been awarded a UPMC Competitive Medical Research Fund grant for his project “Integrating Brain and Behavioral Measures of Endogenous Analgesia to Personalize Treatment in Chronic Pain Management” to start on July 1, 2021.
Drs. Kim Howard-Quijano and Kathirvel Subramaniam Participate in ASE 2021 Scientific Sessions
Dr. Howard-Quijano served on the Scientific Sessions Program Committee and as an abstract grader. She also presented the lecture “Right Ventricular Strain.” Dr. Subramaniam presented the lecture “Imaging in Lung Transplantation.”
OB Anesthesiology Fellowship Match Results for 2022-2023
We are proud to announce the results of the 2021 San Francisco Match for our Obstetric Anesthesiology Fellowship program! Congratulations to our incoming fellow, Dr. Catherine Bergeron, and thank you to all those who participated in the interview process.
Dr. D. Ryan Cook
Dr. Cook was an accomplished pediatric anesthesiologist who served in numerous key roles throughout the history of our department.
Pitt Cardiac Anesthesiology and Surgery “Race to No Place” to Raise Funds for AHA
The event was a two-hour relay on Cybex Upright Stationary Bikes at UPMC Presbyterian, Shadyside, Passavant, Williamsport, and Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. The Pitt Cardiac Team came in 3rd place at the event.
Dr. Ryan Ball Appointed Chief Anesthesiologist at UPMC Passavant
Dr. Ball will provide site level leadership and management consistent with the overall mission of the department and coordinate the delivery of perioperative care in compliance with standards and regulations set forth by UPMC, the department, the Joint Commission, and other regulatory agencies.