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February 11, 2021

Chief resident receives University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Award for Outstanding Mini-Elective at SOM's Curriculum Colloquium faculty teaching awards.

February 8, 2021

Learn the most up-to-date evaluation and management strategies for non-functioning pituitary adenomas, hyperprolactinemia, Cushing’s Disease and acromegaly, May 1-16.

January 31, 2021

2020 Pitt neurosurgery residency graduate and 2020-21 William P. Van Wagenen Fellow, spotlighted on AANS website.

January 28, 2021

Story of 79-year-old’s successful battle against crippling headaches includes brain stem mass removal using endoscopic endonasal approach and cervical procedure to stabilize neck. 

January 27, 2021

Multinational effort examines the molecular pathology and neuroscience of brain and spinal tumors of childhood and their mechanisms of growth within the developing brain.

January 27, 2021

Brain hemorrhage and paralysis survivor Heather Rendulic shares her message of hope, faith and overcoming life’s toughest challenges.

January 25, 2021

February 2021 issue includes articles on brain injury blood test, trigeminal neuralgia, stereotaxic exploration of the epileptic brain, glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) management and more.

January 19, 2021

Epidural electrical stimulation of specific regions in the spinal cord can be used to activate arm and hand muscles, providing new hope in restoring movement in paralyzed arms.

January 19, 2021

Trauma expert David Okonkwo says clearance paves the way for having a quick test available wherever someone might need it after they suffer a head injury.

January 5, 2021

Glial fibrillary acidic protein biomarker testing study most downloaded article published in 2020 in the prestigious Journal of Neurotrauma.

December 21, 2020

Bittner Lectureship is one of highest honors awarded by the AANS/CNS Tumor Section as it recognizes the honoree for a career of significant contributions to the field of neuro-oncology.

December 3, 2020

Spinal cord injury expert and former Steeler Ryan Shazier discuss recovery from spinal cord injury and the Ryan Shazier Fund for Spinal Rehabilitation to help others in their recoveries.

November 20, 2020

Volume provides the most current repository available on the anatomy, pathology, and surgical approaches, including endoscopy of the orbit and skull base.

October 30, 2020

American Brain Tumor Association award will fund immuno-oncology expert's project to improve immunotherapy and immune monitoring in glioma.

September 18, 2020

Inaugural award recognizes exemplary care and commitment in all aspects of mentoring contributions in Deans Summer Research Program.