🤰 OB Anesthesiology & Women's Health Grand Rounds on April 14 at 6:45 am: Dr. Alexandra Nicholas will present “A Case Series of Parturients with Mechanical Mitral Valves: Anticoagulation Management During Labor and Delivery.” 📅 Event details: calendar.pitt.edu/event/ob-ane...

The anesthesiology team at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh has been recognized with the Maple Level Sustainable Unit Recognition Award for its Removal of Piped Nitrous Oxide (N2O) Project, aimed at reducing the hospital’s environmental impact. www.anesthesiology.pitt.edu/news/upmc-ch...

📚 Faculty Development Lecture on April 9 at 5:00pm: Dr. Wende Goncz will present "Health Equity and Corporate Responsibility." Faculty members and trainees in our department are invited to attend. 📅 Event details: calendar.pitt.edu/event/anesth...

Update: Dr. Ritter’s Research Rounds presentation will now be held virtually only.

🔬 Research Rounds on April 6 at 3:00pm: Dr. Marsha Ritter will present “Neuronal MD-1 Modulates Inflammatory Cytokine Production by Facilitating p38 MAPK Dephosphorylation." 📅 Event details: calendar.pitt.edu/event/anesth...

🏥 Boris Anyama, MD, Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine in the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and a pain medicine physician at UPMC, will present two sessions at the 2026 Annual Medical Education Conference. www.anesthesiology.pitt.edu/news/dr-bori...

💫 Congratulations to PCPR researchers Paramita Basu, PhD, MS, and Michael S. Gold, PhD, who were honored for their leadership and contributions at the 2026 USASP Annual Scientific Meeting in Philadelphia. www.anesthesiology.pitt.edu/news/pcpr-re...

We are beyond excited — welcome to our Pitt/UPMC family, new residents! You've earned this. Can’t wait to be on this journey together. 🎉🩺❤️

🫀 Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Forum on March 25 at 6:30 am: Dr. Amber Makani will present “TAVR - Recent Trends" 📅 Event details: calendar.pitt.edu/event/cardio...

Congratulations to Michael W. Best, MD, FASA, Lt Col, USAF, a Pitt Medicine alum and UPMC-trained anesthesiologist, on being named Program Director of our anesthesiology residency. www.anesthesiology.pitt.edu/people/micha...

Grand Rounds on March 19 at 5:00pm: Dr. Steven Orebaugh will present "Liposomal Bupivacaine." 📅 Event details: calendar.pitt.edu/event/anesth...

Registration & Abstract Submission are still open! RSVP before March 20 and join us to celebrate cutting-edge pain research across Pittsburgh: painday.pitt.edu

💫 Lauren Twigg, Anesthesia Technician at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, was recognized for her exceptional dedication to patient care, teamwork, and the core values that define the UPMC Children’s Hospital community. www.anesthesiology.pitt.edu/news/lauren-...

🏅 Dale Fleck, MSN, CRNA, Jennifer Fleegle-Vitsas, MSN, CRNA, and Derek Reckard, MSN, CRNA, have been honored as winners of the UPMC Physician Services “Extra Mile” Award. www.anesthesiology.pitt.edu/news/upmc-pr...

🤰 OB Anesthesiology & Women's Health Grand Rounds on March 10 at 6:45 am: Dr. Yanni Angelidis will present “Failed Epidural vs. Intrathecal Catheters.” 📅 Event details: calendar.pitt.edu/event/ob-ane...

💫 Kimberly Cantees, MD, MBA, has been honored with the Drexel University Woman’s Medical College of Pennsylvania / Medical College of Pennsylvania Distinguished Graduate Award. www.anesthesiology.pitt.edu/news/dr-kimb...

🏆 Huge news: our department is now #4 in the nation for NIH-funded anesthesiology departments (up from #6 in 2024 and #15 in 2023) — and we exceeded $17M in NIH funding in FY2025, a new record (up from $10M last year). www.anesthesiology.pitt.edu/news/departm...

💜 Thank you to our residents for your dedication, compassion, and active participation — you make our community stronger every day.

🔬 Research Rounds on March 2 at 3:00pm: Dr. Jim Wherry will present “Investigating Alcohol Use and Comorbid Pain" 📅 Event details: calendar.pitt.edu/event/anesth...

🧠 Bradley K. Taylor, PhD, has been awarded a five-year R01 grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The grant will support Dr. Taylor's continued investigation into how the brain naturally modulates pain in response to competing survival needs. www.anesthesiology.pitt.edu/news/dr-brad...

🔬 Sarah Margerison, PhD, and Jim Wherry, PhD, each received $10,000 in research seed grant funding to advance their respective projects focused on knee osteoarthritis pain assessment and alcohol withdrawal-induced pain mechanisms. www.anesthesiology.pitt.edu/news/seed-gr...

🏆 Michael W. Best, MD, FASA, and Elizabeth Leimer, MD, PhD, have been accepted as Associate Members in the Association of University Anesthesiologists (AUA). www.anesthesiology.pitt.edu/news/drs-mic...

Grand Rounds on February 26 at 5:00pm: Dr. Trent Emerick will present "Perioperative Implications of Psychedelics and Psychostimulants." 📅 Event details: calendar.pitt.edu/event/anesth...

🫀 Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Forum on February 25 at 6:30 am: Dr. Joshua Knight will host a Morbidity and Mortality Meeting. 📅 Event details: calendar.pitt.edu/event/cardio...

Pittsburgh CRNA Symposium — Saturday, Feb 28, 2026. Join 200+ CRNAs and SRNAs for inspiring expert talks, cutting‑edge tech insights, and 10 CE credits. Enjoy networking, education, and opportunities for growth and connection! www.pghcrnasymposium.org

Grand Rounds on February 19 at 5:00pm: Dr. Deepika Mohan will present " Improving Physician Decision Making Using Serious Games: A Trial from Trauma Triage." 📅 Event details: calendar.pitt.edu/event/anesth...

🔬 Siamak Salavatian, MEng, PhD has been named winner of a Phase 1 award in the University of Pittsburgh Un-Challenge (PUnCh) competition, which funds transformative ideas that challenge conventional approaches to improving health. www.anesthesiology.pitt.edu/news/salavat...

🌷 Our department will host the 6th annual fundraiser to benefit Light of Life Rescue Mission on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Phipps Conservatory. The event, organized this year by Drs. Morgan Zopp and David Brinton, is open to the public. 📆 RSVP today: www.anesthesiology.pitt.edu/news/anesthe...

📚 Faculty Development Lecture on February 12 at 5:00pm: Dr. David Metro will present "Basic Personal Financial Management." Faculty members and trainees in our department are invited to attend. 📅 Event details: calendar.pitt.edu/event/anesth...

📚 February #publications list is out! Check out the publications authored or co-authored by members of our team that were published over the past month: www.anesthesiology.pitt.edu/news/februar...

We celebrated National CRNA Week (Jan 18–24, 2026), honoring our 400+ CRNAs for their service with community events and team celebrations, showcasing their dedication to care in and beyond the OR. www.anesthesiology.pitt.edu/news/celebra...

🤰 OB Anesthesiology & Women's Health Grand Rounds on February 10 at 6:45 am: Dr. Brian Bateman will present “Studying the Safety of Medications in Pregnancy.” 📅 Event details: calendar.pitt.edu/event/ob-ane...

🌟 Ashley Donatucci, PA-C, Senior Physician Assistant at the Center for Perioperative Care at UPMC Shadyside, has been honored as a 2026 UPMC Dignity and Respect Champion. www.anesthesiology.pitt.edu/news/ashley-...

On National Women Physicians Day, we celebrate the outstanding contributions of women in medicine and acknowledge the barriers they've overcome to advance clinical care and innovation, education and training, and medical research.

#StaffSpotlight | We are pleased to feature Bill Thomson, MBA, MHA, in this edition of our Administrative Staff Spotlight series. Read our Q&A and learn more about Bill: www.anesthesiology.pitt.edu/news/adminis...

🔬 Research Rounds on February 2 at 3:00pm: Dr. Yao Wang will present “A Novel Approach to Reduce Fentanyl Craving and Relapse." 📅 Event details: calendar.pitt.edu/event/anesth...

💜 It's Physician Anesthesiologists Week, and we are celebrating our anesthesiologists and their professional excellence, clinical innovation, and commitment to outstanding patient care.

Grand Rounds on January 29 at 5:00pm: Dr. Sarah Merriam will present "Delivering Feedback that Drives Growth." 📅 Event details: calendar.pitt.edu/event/anesth...

We're excited to welcome the UPMC Washington CRNAs to our department! This talented team of 25 CRNAs joins our department effective today, expanding our clinical reach and strengthening anesthesia care across Southwestern Pennsylvania. www.anesthesiology.pitt.edu/news/upmc-wa...

🌷 Our department will host the 6th annual fundraiser to benefit Light of Life Rescue Mission on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Phipps Conservatory. The event is open to the public. For more details, visit: www.anesthesiology.pitt.edu/news/anesthe...

🔬 Siamak Salavatian, MEng, PhD, Associate Professor and Director of Neuromodulation Research in our department, will present two sessions on cardiac neuromodulation at the North American Neuromodulation Society (NANS) annual meeting: www.anesthesiology.pitt.edu/news/dr-siam...

Grand Rounds on January 22 at 5:00pm: Dr. Christian Martin-Gill will present ""Is There a Doctor on the Plane?" Answering the Call to Manage In-Flight Medical Emergencies." 📅 Event details: calendar.pitt.edu/event/anesth...

🥰 Department of Anesthesiology at UPMC Passavant recently came together for an evening of community and connection to celebrate teamwork beyond the operating room. Thank you to everyone who joined for making this evening so special!

🏆 Congratulations to the faculty, CRNAs, and staff who were selected as recipients of our department’s 2025 Department Excellence Awards! www.anesthesiology.pitt.edu/news/2025-de...

We are saddened to announce the passing of Eva A. Safar, wife of our founding chair, Dr. Peter Safar. Her warmth, grace, and strength touched many across our community. www.anesthesiology.pitt.edu/news/memory-...

🤩🍝🥗 Department of Anesthesiology at UPMC Shadyside recently hosted a team dinner at DiAnoia’s Eatery. Colleagues gathered to celebrate their shared accomplishments, strengthen professional connections, and begin the new year with renewed purpose. Thank you to all who attended!

💫 We are pleased to announce that Scott E. Licata, MD, has been promoted to Clinical Associate Professor of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine. Congratulations, Dr. Licata! www.anesthesiology.pitt.edu/news/dr-scot...

📚 Faculty Development Lecture on January 15 at 5:00pm: Dr. Kristin Ondecko Ligda will present "Advancing Technology and the Intersection of Anesthesiology Education." Faculty members and trainees in our department are invited to attend. 📅 Event details: calendar.pitt.edu/event/anesth...

🏅 Congratulations to Daniel Migliore, MS, CRNA, on being honored with the UPMC “Extra Mile” Award! Daniel was nominated by Jennifer Fleegle-Vitsas, MSN, CRNA, who wanted to celebrate him for his “unwavering loyalty and thoughtfulness to his colleagues.” www.anesthesiology.pitt.edu/news/daniel-...

🔬 Interdisciplinary collaborations, state-of-the-art facilities at Pitt and UPMC, and innovative approaches drive research that advances science and medicine and helps improve patient outcomes. Learn more about our research and opportunities: www.anesthesiology.pitt.edu/research