News

August 20, 2021

Researchers develop and validate a new EEG marker—neural fragility—in a retrospective analysis of epilepsy patients to predict surgical outcomes.

August 18, 2021

CHP pediatric neurosurgeon named by Pittsburgh Magazine as one of 40 outstanding individuals under the age of 40 whose creativity, vision and passion enrich the Pittsburgh region.

August 3, 2021

AANS/CNS Section on Tumors to present Andy T. Parsa Mentorship Award to longtime residency director at 2021 annual meeting. 

July 21, 2021

Wendy Rieger, an anchor with NBC's WTOP-TV in Washington, told colleagues and viewers that she has “never felt luckier” following brain surgery to remove a tumor.

July 21, 2021

Assistant professor and neuropsychological testing specialist recognized for his work with multiple sclerosis patient.

July 18, 2021

UPMC Hamot neurosurgeon emphasizes bicycle helmet is best defense against brain injury in an accident for GoErie.com article.

June 16, 2021

Nitin Agarwal, Michael McDowell, Jeremy Stone and Daniel Tonetti complete seven-year University of Pittsburgh neurological surgery residency program.

June 14, 2021

PGY-5 resident recognized for personally and professionally exhibiting the humanistic qualities of empathy, caring, kindness, imperturbability, and collegiality in excellent care of patients.

May 26, 2021

PGY-3 resident receives Chuck Noll Foundation Research Award and CNS Spine Summit Charlie Kuntz Scholar Award

May 21, 2021

Sports medicine expert receives service award from NFL franchise in recognition of 30+ years of dedication and service to team.

May 18, 2021

North American Skull Base Society recognizes Drs. Gardner, Snyderman, Stefko and Costello as 2021 Multidisciplinary Team of Distinction.

May 11, 2021

Nowicki, Friedlander research project a part of university's First Gear program designed to help shape research into commercially viable products and services.

May 7, 2021

Sports and health medicine expert talks about how research efforts through the Chuck Noll Foundation are helping diminish the impact of sports-related head injuries.

May 5, 2021

From Surgical Burnout to Wellness nominated by The American College of Surgeon Academy of Master Surgeon Educators as finalist for Encore Presentations from 2017-2020.

April 28, 2021

A research project co-led by Partha Thirumala designed to help detect stroke during surgery took third place among 125 entries in 2021 JHF Healthcare Safety Challenge.