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Pitt Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine @pittanesthesiology.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Our department will have a dynamic presence at the American Society of Anesthesiologists' (ASA) annual conference ANESTHESIOLOGY 2026, taking place in San Diego, California, from October 16 to 20. www.anesthesiology.pitt.edu/ASA2026

San Diego city skyline; Pitt, ASA, and UPMC logos; ANESTHESIOLOGY 2026

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Pitt Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine @pittanesthesiology.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

🏥 We are pleased to announce the match results for our Pain Medicine Fellowship Program for the 2027–2028 academic year. Congratulations to our incoming fellows who will begin their training in July 2027! www.anesthesiology.pitt.edu/news/pain-me...

UPMC Pain Medicine Fellowship Match Results 2027-2028

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Pitt Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine @pittanesthesiology.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

💜 We celebrate the Advanced Practice Providers who are vital to our healthcare mission—CRNAs, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and other APPs. Your clinical expertise, commitment to patients, and leadership drive excellence in care every day.

UPMC Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine | APPreciation Week | Celebrating Advanced Practice Providers

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Pitt Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine @pittanesthesiology.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

🖥️ Grand Rounds on September 24 at 5:00 pm: Dr. Mihaela Visoiu will present "Improving Perioperative Pain Management in Pediatric Trauma Patients: Best Practices and Innovations." 📅 Event details: calendar.pitt.edu/event/anesth...

Grand Rounds promotional graphic. Event details can be accessed by following the link from the post.

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Pitt Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine @pittanesthesiology.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

🚶‍♀️Walking together for change: around fifty participants joined Pittsburgh's inaugural Global Walk Against Pain at Highland Park, raising awareness about an often-overlooked but devastating condition. inside.upmc.com/a-walk-to-ra...

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Pitt Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine @pittanesthesiology.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

🔬 Research Rounds on September 23 at 3:00 pm: Dr. Sarah Ross will present “A New Perspective on Pain." 📅 Event details: calendar.pitt.edu/event/anesth...

Research Rounds promotional graphic. Event details can be accessed by following the link in the post.

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Pitt Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine @pittanesthesiology.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

🖥️ Grand Rounds today, September 17, at 5:00pm: Dr. Marcos Cruvinel will present "From Probe to Plan: Tailoring Anesthetic Management Based on Preoperative POCUS." 📅 Event details: calendar.pitt.edu/event/anesth...

Grand Rounds promotional graphic. Event details can be accessed by following the link in the post.

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Pitt Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine @pittanesthesiology.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

⭐ Congratulations to UPMC Children's! Tied for No. 1 in both Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic Region, UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh has earned a place on the U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals Honor Roll. www.upmc.com/media/news/0...

UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh exterior view

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Pitt Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine @pittanesthesiology.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

🏥 UPMC Recruitment team recently shadowed the incredible CRNAs at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. A huge thank you to Derek Reckard, MSN, CRNA, and Jennifer Fleegle-Vitsas, MSN, CRNA, for warmly welcoming our dedicated recruiters, and to all of our CRNAs for generously sharing their expertise and time!

UPMC Recruitment team with UPMC Presbyterian CRNAs

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Pitt Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine @pittanesthesiology.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

🏥🫀 Congratulations to Kimberly Howard-Quijano, MD, MS, FASE, FAHA, on securing an NIH R01 grant to support research aiming to determine how oxytocin signaling in the spinal cord reduces cardiac ischemia-induced sympathoexcitation and cardiac arrhythmias. www.anesthesiology.pitt.edu/news/dr-howa...

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Pitt Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine @pittanesthesiology.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

🌷 Initiated and supported by CRNAs in our department, the inaugural scholarship honoring Marthe Cohn's legacy of service has been awarded to two exceptional SRNAs from participating nurse anesthesia programs across the greater Pittsburgh area. www.anesthesiology.pitt.edu/news/inaugur...

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Pitt Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine @pittanesthesiology.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

🔬💫 Congratulations to Siamak Salavatian, MEng, PhD, on securing an NIH R01 grant for an innovative neuromodulation project aimed at predicting and preventing life-threatening heart arrhythmias. www.anesthesiology.pitt.edu/news/dr-sala...

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Pitt Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine @pittanesthesiology.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

🏆 Congratulations to Jessica Warnock, GME Academic Manager for our anesthesiology residency program, on receiving the 2026 UPMC Medical Education Groundbreaker of the Year Award! www.anesthesiology.pitt.edu/news/upmc-ho...

Jessica Warnock, 2025 UPMC Medical Education Groundbreaker of the Year

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Pitt Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine @pittanesthesiology.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

🔬 This summer, Aidan Eldridge and Arravintha Gobinathan, 2026 FAER Medical Student Anesthesia Research Fellows, joined our department for an eight-week research experience. Both fellows will present their findings at the 2026 ASA Annual Meeting. www.anesthesiology.pitt.edu/news/celebra...

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Pitt Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine @pittanesthesiology.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

🏥📚️ UPMC Passavant anesthesia team has collected over 400 items of school supplies to support students and educators in schools throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania: www.anesthesiology.pitt.edu/news/upmc-pa...

Group photo of the UPMC Passavant anesthesia team holding some of the school supplies gathered for the fundraiser.

School supplies gathered by the UPMC Passavant anesthesia team for the fundraiser.

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Pitt Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine @pittanesthesiology.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

We're thrilled to celebrate Dr. Steven Orebaugh's new memoir, The Six-Lined Racerunner! 🦎✨ In his coming-of-age memoir, Dr. Orebaugh shares his formative years as a military brat in Spain, exploring themes of resilience, identity, and personal growth: www.anesthesiology.pitt.edu/news/dr-stev...

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Pitt Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine @pittanesthesiology.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

“The leadership has enabled me to flourish in my role as a CRNA. I can’t think of many places that would be as supportive. They have helped me to be fully invested in my work environment.” — Elizabeth Moore, DNP, CRNA More about the UPMC CRNA experience: www.anesthesiology.pitt.edu/clinical-car...

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Pitt Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine @pittanesthesiology.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Jen Branik, Executive Assistant in our department, was featured in Today.com for a story about navigating menopause after a stroke. Her experience highlights the importance of listening to your body, advocating for better support, and finding care that’s right for you. www.today.com/health/women...

Jen with family at the Pittsburgh marathon

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Pitt Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine @pittanesthesiology.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

🥗🏸 We recently held the annual Welcome Picnic at Schenley Park to welcome new residents, fellows, and faculty. More than 100 department members attended with their families and friends to celebrate together. www.anesthesiology.pitt.edu/news/departm...

Group photo from the 2026 Welcome Picnic

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Pitt Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine @pittanesthesiology.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

#StaffSpotlight | We are pleased to feature Barbara Beatty, Pre-Award Manager in our department, in this edition of our Administrative Staff Spotlight series. Read our Q&A and learn more about Barb: www.anesthesiology.pitt.edu/news/adminis...

Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine | Barbara Beatty | Pre-Award Manager | Staff Spotlight

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Pitt Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine @pittanesthesiology.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Dr. Yanni Angelidis has been elected Vice Chair of the SOCCA Education Committee. This appointment reflects his growing influence in critical care anesthesiology and commitment to advancing high‑impact educational programming across the specialty. www.anesthesiology.pitt.edu/news/dr-yann...

SOCCA | Society of Critical Care Anesthesiologists | Dr. Angelidis' photo

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Pitt Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine @pittanesthesiology.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

🔬🧠 We are proud to feature Benedict Alter, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine and Director of Translational Pain Research in this inaugural edition of our Research Feature Series: www.anesthesiology.pitt.edu/news/researc...

"We're a collaborative community with a shared purpose that thrives on scientific interaction. This is a truly special place that fosters a strong academic community." - Benedict Alter, MD, PhD

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Pitt Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine @pittanesthesiology.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

🏅 Daniel Kim, MD, anesthesiology resident in our department, has been honored with the Pitt Med Professionalism Accolade in recognition of his outstanding service, teaching, and mentorship. www.anesthesiology.pitt.edu/news/dr-dani...

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Pitt Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine @pittanesthesiology.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Happy 4th of July — we reflect on the past, celebrate the progress, and look forward to the promise of tomorrow. Wishing our community a safe and restful Independence Day.

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Pitt Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine @pittanesthesiology.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Our Neuroanesthesiology Fellowship program has received ICPNT accreditation, which recognizes fellowship programs that meet established international standards for education and training in neuroanesthesiology and perioperative neuroscience. www.anesthesiology.pitt.edu/news/upmc-ne...

International Council on Perioperative Neuroscience Training (ICPNT) - Education for Perioperative Neuroscience Excellence

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Pitt Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine @pittanesthesiology.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Laura Wiggins, DNP, MSN, CRNA, Lt. Col. (Ret), USAF, has been elected as Regional Director for the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology, representing Region 6, which covers Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. www.anesthesiology.pitt.edu/news/laura-w...

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Pitt Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine @pittanesthesiology.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

💜 CRNAs at UPMC Presbyterian hosted their annual lemonade stand to benefit 412 Gives Back, a volunteer-led nonprofit working to support the local community. www.anesthesiology.pitt.edu/news/upmc-pr...

CRNAs with their children at the annual lemon stand fundraiser

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Pitt Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine @pittanesthesiology.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Celebrating our 2026 Regional Anesthesiology & Acute Pain Medicine graduates! Proud of all the hard work and dedication from our trainees and grateful to the faculty and staff who supported them. Here’s to the next chapter! 🥂👏 www.anesthesiology.pitt.edu/news/celebra...

2026 regional anesthesiology fellowship graduates with faculty

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Pitt Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine @pittanesthesiology.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

💫 We welcomed our newest class of residents to the department on Monday. After a morning of introductions and a program overview, they explored the city and connected over lunch in Lawrenceville. Best wishes to all as you begin this exciting chapter!

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Pitt Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine @pittanesthesiology.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Join us in congratulating our residency classes of 2026! 🎓 Over 150 faculty, residents, families, and staff celebrated their achievement — and we're proud that nearly a quarter of the class will stay at UPMC for fellowships or faculty roles. Wishing all our graduates success in their next chapters!

Group photo from the 2026 Anesthesiology Residency graduation.

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Pitt Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine @pittanesthesiology.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

We are excited to announce that our Adult Anesthesiology Critical Care Fellowship has successfully filled both positions in the 2027 match! Prabhleen Kaur, MBBS, and Kelia Gerhardt, MD, will be joining the program. www.anesthesiology.pitt.edu/news/adult-a...

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Pitt Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine @pittanesthesiology.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

💫 Congratulations to Dahye Park, MD, on successfully completing the Hepatic Transplantation Anesthesiology Fellowship! www.anesthesiology.pitt.edu/news/celebra...

Pictured L to R: David Wang, MD, then Fellowship Director Raymond Planinsic MD, FASA, Director, Transplant Anesthesiology and Transplant QI, UPMC Presbyterian, Director, Hepatic Transplantation Anesthesiology Fellowship Program, Jaemin Kim MD, husband, Dahye Park MD with daughter, Damin Kim, Yaroslava Longhitano MD PhD, Aisha Ullah MD and Fernando Melean MD.

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Pitt Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine @pittanesthesiology.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

📚️ Henry Paiste, MD, and Brendan Lynch, MD, anesthesiology residents in our department, were co-authors with Grace Lim, MD, MSc, MBA, of a chapter for Anesthesiology Clinics addressing management of parturients with opioid use disorder. www.anesthesiology.pitt.edu/news/residen...

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Pitt Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine @pittanesthesiology.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

🏅 Taylor Thompson, MD, pediatric anesthesiology fellow in our department, has been honored with the Pitt Med Professionalism Accolade in recognition of her dedication and mentorship. www.anesthesiology.pitt.edu/news/dr-tayl...

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Pitt Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine @pittanesthesiology.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

🤰 OB Anesthesiology & Women's Health Grand Rounds on June 9 at 6:45 am: Dr. May Pian-Smith will present “Fostering Trust: A Patient Safety and Clinician Wellness Strategy.” 📅 Event details: calendar.pitt.edu/event/ob-ane...

Event graphic featuring a photo of Dr. May Pian Smith.

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Pitt Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine @pittanesthesiology.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

We are ranked #4 nationally among anesthesiology departments for NIH funding. Thanks to our dedicated investigators, research staff, and clinical partners, NIH support grew from $5M in 2021 to over $17M in 2025 — accelerating discoveries that improve patient care in the OR and beyond.

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Department of Anesthesiology and Medicine | #4 in NIH funding for 2025

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Pitt Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine @pittanesthesiology.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

🏥 The 2026 graduating class of the anesthesiology residency program presented their senior systems‑based scholarly projects to department leadership, highlighting work focused on patient safety and quality improvement. www.anesthesiology.pitt.edu/news/anesthe...

Residents and faculty at the University Club on May 27, 2026.

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Pitt Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine @pittanesthesiology.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

🏆 Congratulations to Elizabeth Moore, DNP, CRNA, on being named a Notable Nominee for the UPMC Extra Mile Award! www.anesthesiology.pitt.edu/news/elizabe...

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Pitt Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine @pittanesthesiology.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

🫀 Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Forum on May 27 at 6:30 am: Dr. Kimberly Howard-Quijano will present “Patients with Adult Congenital Heart Disease for Non-Cardiac Surgery" 📅 Event details: calendar.pitt.edu/event/cardio...

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Pitt Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine @pittanesthesiology.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

🔬 Research Rounds on May 18 at 3:00pm: Dr. Sarah Margerison will present “Prefrontal and Sensorimotor Cortex Connectivity Differ by Movement-Evoked Knee Osteoarthritis Pain, but not by Recalled Pain." 📅 Event details: calendar.pitt.edu/event/anesth...

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Pitt Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine @pittanesthesiology.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

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

Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine | Staff Spotlight | Carly Zandarski, MBA, RDMS, Project Director

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Pitt Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine @pittanesthesiology.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

📚 Faculty Development Lecture on May 14 at 5:00pm: Dr. Kimberly Howard-Quijano will present "Keys for Successful Requests for Research Support." Faculty members and trainees in our department are invited to attend. 📅 Event details: calendar.pitt.edu/event/anesth...

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Pitt Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine @pittanesthesiology.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

🔬 Pitt student Aleksander J. Bearden, mentored in our department by Paramita Basu, PhD, MS, and Bradley K. Taylor, PhD, has received the Edward M. Stricker Neuroscience Excellence Award, in recognition of outstanding work and research potential. www.anesthesiology.pitt.edu/news/departm...

From left to right: Dr. Taylor, Aleksander, and Dr. Basu

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Pitt Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine @pittanesthesiology.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

🤰 OB Anesthesiology & Women's Health Grand Rounds on May 12 at 6:45 am: Dr. Marian Jarlenski will present “Opioid Use Disorders: Intervening in Pregnancy, Labor and Delivery, and Postpartum to Improve Outcomes.” 📅 Event details: calendar.pitt.edu/event/ob-ane...

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Pitt Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine @pittanesthesiology.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Ioannis (Yanni) Angelidis, MD, MSPH, has been elected as a Director on the Board of the Society of Critical Care Anesthesiologists and also elected to serve as a Director‑at‑Large for the Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology. www.anesthesiology.pitt.edu/news/dr-ioan...

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Pitt Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine @pittanesthesiology.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Proud of our residents and fellows who represented the department at #SCA2026. Thank you for your dedication, energy, and teamwork! 💙

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Pitt Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine @pittanesthesiology.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

📖 Kimberly Howard-Quijano, MD, MS, FASE, FAHA, has been named Section Editor for Cardiovascular Pathophysiology and Outcomes for Anesthesia & Analgesia (A&A). www.anesthesiology.pitt.edu/news/dr-kimb...

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Pitt Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine @pittanesthesiology.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

🔬 Research Rounds on May 4 at 3:00pm: Dr. Haani Jafri will present “Elucidating the Role of Synaptic Nanomodules in Synapse Organization and Function." 📅 Event details: calendar.pitt.edu/event/anesth...

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Pitt Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine @pittanesthesiology.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

🤖 Pitt researchers — Drs. Murat Kaynar, Harikesh Subramanian, Senthil Sadhasivam, Ryan Shi, and Shyam Visweswaran — received Laude Institute Moonshot funding for their project aimed at using AI to improve surgical outcomes. www.anesthesiology.pitt.edu/news/laude-i...

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Pitt Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine @pittanesthesiology.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Grand Rounds on April 30 at 5:00pm: Dr. Brian Williams will present "1991-2026: Meaningful Prophylaxis Against the PoNV ‘Big Little Problem,’ and Meaningful Prevention of ‘Usual Opioid Exposure’ During Routine Anesthesia Care." 📅 Event details: calendar.pitt.edu/event/anesth...

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