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Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC.

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🏥 Julia Dixon-Ernst, MSN, CRNA, and Erica Wiesen, MSN, CRNA, represented our department at the 2025 UPMC Pathways to Work High School Career Event. This annual event drew a crowd of over 1,300 high school students eager to explore careers in healthcare. www.anesthesiology.pitt.edu/news/crnas-r...
Julia Dixon-Ernst, MSN, CRNA, and Erica Wiesen, MSN, CRNA
November 21, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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📚 Phillip Adams, DO, FASA, Associate Professor, has been appointed Co‑Editor‑in‑Chief of the Journal of Education in Perioperative Medicine following an open selection process conducted by the journal and the Society for Education in Anesthesia. www.anesthesiology.pitt.edu/news/dr-phil...
Dr. Phillip Adams
November 18, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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Grand Rounds on November 20 at 5:00pm: Dr. Bryan Funari will present "Preventing Sudden Cardiac Death: Cardiac Screening, Sudden Cardiac Arrest, and Project ADAM."
Promotional flyer for a University of Pittsburgh Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine Grand Rounds event, Fall 2025. The featured speaker is Bryan Funari, MD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, specializing in fetal and pediatric cardiology at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Heart Institute. The event, titled "Preventing Sudden Cardiac Death: Cardiac Screening, Sudden Cardiac Arrest, and Project ADAM," will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams on November 20 at 5 PM. CME credit is available. Contact kralc@upmc.edu for an invitation. Logos for the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC appear at the bottom. A professional headshot of Dr. Funari is included on the left.
November 17, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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🔬 Research Rounds on November 17 at 3:00pm: Dr. Pulkit Grover will present “Pain-Optimized Pulsed Transcranial Electrical Stimulation: A New Modality for Noninvasive Treatment of Chronic Pain."

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Promotional graphic for the University of Pittsburgh Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine’s Fall 2025 Research Rounds. The featured speaker is Pulkit Grover, PhD, Angel Jordan Associate Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, and the Neuroscience Institute at Carnegie Mellon University. His talk, titled “Pain-Optimized Pulsed Transcranial Electrical Stimulation: A New Modality for Noninvasive Treatment of Chronic Pain,” will take place on November 17 at 3:00 pm. The session is available virtually via Microsoft Teams and in person at S100A Biomedical Science Tower. A candid photo of Dr. Grover smiling in a lab setting appears on the left. Logos for the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC are at the bottom.
November 13, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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💜🌟 Last weekend, UPMC Pain Management gathered for the annual Chronic Pain Management Conference at Cumberland Woods Village. This signature event serves as a cornerstone for team development and reflection, education, staff appreciation, and well-being. www.anesthesiology.pitt.edu/news/2025-ch...
UPMC Pain Management team at the 2025 Annual Chronic Pain Management Conference
November 11, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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Honoring our veterans today — thank you for your service. #VeteransDay
November 11, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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🏥❤️ Our CRNAs once again brought their clinical expertise and compassionate service to the Mission of Mercy Pittsburgh free care clinic, held on October 24-25, 2025, at David H. Lawrence Convention Center in downtown Pittsburgh. www.anesthesiology.pitt.edu/news/magee-a...
CRNAs from Pitt/UPMC Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine at the 2025 Mission of Mercy Pittsburgh free care clinic.
November 6, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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🤰 OB Anesthesiology & Women's Health Grand Rounds on November 11 at 6:45 am: Dr. Emily Sharpe will present the Gerard W. Ostheimer Lecture, “What's New in Obstetric Anesthesia?”

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Promotional graphic for the University of Pittsburgh Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine’s Fall 2025 OB Anesthesiology & Women’s Health Grand Rounds. The featured speaker is Emily Sharpe, MD, Associate Professor of Anesthesiology and Program Director of the Obstetric Anesthesia Fellowship Program at Mayo Clinic. Her talk, titled “What’s New in Obstetric Anesthesia?”, is part of the Dr. Sivam Ramanathan Memorial & Special Guest Lecture - Gerard W. Ostheimer Lecture. The session will be held virtually. CME credit is available. A professional headshot of Dr. Sharpe appears on the left. Logos for the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC are at the bottom.
November 6, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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🩻💉 Kristin M. Ondecko Ligda, MD, FASA, visited the BioScience class at Shattuck-St. Mary’s School to teach about academic and career options in science and healthcare and demonstrate essential anesthesia skills on manikins. www.anesthesiology.pitt.edu/news/dr-kris...
Dr. Ondecko Ligda presenting to students on "So You Want To Be a Bio/Chem/Premed Major?" Dr. Ondecko Ligda leading students in an airway demonstration using a manikin.
November 5, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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📚 Faculty Development Lecture November 6 at 5:00pm: Christine K. Miller, Esq. will present "Medical Malpractice: In-House Defense Attorney's Perspective for Risk Reduction." Faculty members and trainees in our department are invited to attend.

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Promotional graphic for the University of Pittsburgh Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine’s Fall 2025 Faculty Development Lecture Series. The featured speaker is Christine K. Miller, Esq., Division Chief Legal Officer and Vice President of Compliance, Quality & Risk Management at UPMC. Her lecture is titled “Medical Malpractice: In-House Defense Attorney's Perspective for Risk Reduction” and will take place virtually via Teams on November 6 at 5:00 pm. CME credit is available. A professional headshot of Christine K. Miller appears on the left. Logos for the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC are at the bottom.
November 3, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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💀👻🎃 Dr. Theresa Gelzinis brought Halloween magic to life with an incredible bash that had residents, families, and faculty all joining in the festive fun! Another amazing event that shows why our community is so special.

Happy #Halloween2025, everyone!
October 31, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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🔬 Research Rounds on November 3 at 3:00pm: Dr. Anthony Cole will present “Electrophysiology and Beyond in Anesthesia Research."

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Promotional graphic for the University of Pittsburgh Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine’s Fall 2025 Research Rounds. The featured speaker is Anthony Cole, MD, PhD, a PGY-2 resident in the PANTHER Research Program with the UPMC Anesthesiology Residency Program. His talk, titled “Electrophysiology and Beyond in Anesthesia Research,” will be held on November 3 at 3:00 pm. The session is available virtually via Microsoft Teams and in person at A1318 Scaife Hall. CME credit is available. A professional headshot of Dr. Cole appears on the left. Logos for the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC are at the bottom.
October 30, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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🦇🎃 Who says administrative work can't be spooktacular? Our incredible education admin team just proved that #Halloween is serious business – costume edition!
Pitt/UPMC Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine education administrative team posing for a photo in Halloween costumes.
October 29, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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🧦❤️ Our amazing CRNAs are #MakingADifference! This month, they collected socks for veterans and school supplies for local kids. Proud to support Veterans Place of Washington Boulevard and Pressley Ridge - because caring goes beyond the hospital walls. www.anesthesiology.pitt.edu/news/upmc-pr...
CRNAs posing for photos; on the left is a photo with sock donations, and on the right is a photo of CRNAs with backpacks for kids.
October 29, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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🧠 A multi-institutional study, recently published in Nature, sheds light on how the brain prioritizes critical survival behaviors over pain. The study, “A Parabrachial Hub for Need-State Control of Enduring Pain,” was led by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania.
October 28, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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🔬 Elizabeth Leimer, MD, PhD, a T32 Postdoctoral Scholar and Clinical Assistant Professor in our department, has been awarded a Mentored Research Training Grant (MRTG) from the Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research (FAER): www.anesthesiology.pitt.edu/news/dr-eliz...
Elizabeth Leimer, MD, PhD
October 28, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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Grand Rounds on October 30 at 5:00pm: Dr. Parthasarathy Thirumala will present "Perioperative Neurocognitive Deficits and Intraoperative Neuromonitoring."

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Promotional flyer for a medical grand rounds event hosted by the Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh. The event will take place virtually via Microsoft Teams on October 30 at 5pm. The featured speaker is Parthasarathy Thirumala, MD, Professor of Neurological Surgery and Neurology, University of Pittsburgh. His talk is titled “Perioperative Neurocognitive Deficits and Intraoperative Neuromonitoring.” CME credit is available. The flyer includes a professional headshot of Dr. Thirumala and logos for the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC.
October 27, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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Announcing FAER’s Fall 2025 Grantees! 🥳 Join us in congratulating these incredible physician-investigators & read more in the announcement on our website! #Research #TheFutureIsFAER #FAERgrantees #FAERgrants

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October 24, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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📰 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette spotlighted work led by Jacques E. Chelly, MD, PhD, MBA, showing that preoperative aromatherapy significantly reduced anxiety and halved opioid use in hip replacement patients: www.post-gazette.com/news/health/...
Scents and sensibility: Aromatherapy is being used to reduce pain, boost mood and more
Pumpkin spice, cinnamon, clove, pine — the scents of fall can instantly stir nostalgia, warmth and comfort. But those familiar aromas may be doing...
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October 22, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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Grand Rounds on October 23 at 5:00pm: Dr. Larissa Salas will present "Laryngeal Trauma."

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Promotional flyer for a medical Grand Rounds event hosted by the Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine. The event is titled "Laryngeal Trauma" and will take place on October 23 at 5 PM via Microsoft Teams. Featured speaker is Larissa M. Salas, DO, MPH, Associate Professor of Clinical Anesthesia at Temple University Hospital, Lewis Katz School of Medicine. CME credit is available. The flyer includes an anatomical illustration of the human larynx and logos for the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC.
October 20, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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“Some people have an injury or a surgery, and they go on to be pain free for the rest of their lives. Other people develop chronic pain. Why is that?” says Dr. Bradley Taylor of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. inside.upmc.com/natures-own-...
Nature’s Own “Off Switch” for Chronic Pain - UPMC & Pitt Health Sciences News Blog
“Some people have an injury or a surgery, and they… Read more
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October 17, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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🔬 Research Rounds on October 20 at 3:00pm: Dr. Kenny Roman will present “Non-Hormonal Therapeutic Targeting of Peripheral Neuroimmune Mechanisms Alleviates Pelvic Tactile Allodynia in a Mouse Model of Endometriosis-Associated Chronic Pelvic Pain."

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Promotional graphic for the Research Rounds hosted by the University of Pittsburgh Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine, Fall 2025. The event is scheduled for October 20 at 3pm and will be held both virtually via Microsoft Teams and in person at A1318 Scaife Hall. CME credit is available. The speaker is Kenny M. Roman, PhD, Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. His presentation is titled: “Non-Hormonal Therapeutic Targeting of Peripheral Neuroimmune Mechanisms Alleviates Pelvic Tactile Allodynia in a Mouse Model of Endometriosis-Associated Chronic Pelvic Pain.” A headshot of Dr. Roman is shown on the left; he is wearing a black suit, white shirt, and dark tie, with a neutral expression. University of Pittsburgh and UPMC logos appear at the bottom.
October 16, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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🏆 Keith M. Vogt, MD, PhD, FASA, Associate Professor, and Derrick Liu, FAER Medical Student Anesthesia Research Fellow, were honored with top awards at the ISAP 34th Annual Meeting: www.anesthesiology.pitt.edu/news/dr-keit...
Dr. Keith Vogt at the 2025 ISAP meeting Derrick Liu at the 2025 ISAP meeting
October 15, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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✨ We had such an outstanding ASA Annual Meeting! From inspiring presentations to invaluable networking, every moment was a highlight. Thank you to everyone who contributed to our success at #ANES25 www.anesthesiology.pitt.edu/news/pitt-an...
Photo collage featuring group photos from the 2025 ASA Annual Meeting
October 14, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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💉 Pitt/UPMC Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine is proud to unveil a new exhibit that chronicles more than a century of innovation in anesthetic care: www.anesthesiology.pitt.edu/news/new-exh...
Graphic featuring the title "Anesthesia History Collection" and eight items from the collection itself below the title.
October 14, 2025 at 1:15 PM