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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.

September 17, 2020

September 18 webcast episode of online channel featuring mental health experts deals with athlete stress and traumatic brain injuries.

September 17, 2020

A blood protein test could detect the severity of head trauma in under 15 minutes, according to research published recently by lead autthor David Okonkwo in the Journal of Neurotrauma.

September 1, 2020

First-year resident elected to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons' Young Neurosurgeons Committee beginning in April 2021,

August 27, 2020

Courtney Gargasz organizes fundraiser and teams up with local jeweler Frost by Foti to provide jewelry to women undergoing cancer treatment.

August 18, 2020

Third-year resident's publication covers a diverse array of surgical subspecialty diseases and acute management topics.

August 18, 2020

Chief resident wins patient safety and quality improvement award for second time. Award exemplifies interdisciplinary team work that places patient care outcomes above all else.

August 17, 2020

Neurosurgery chief resident named recipient of the 2020 North American Spine Society Young Investigator Clinical Research Grant Award.

August 14, 2020

Over 16,000 patients have undergone stereotactic radiosurgery treatment since Dr. Lunsford brought the first Gamma Knife unit to the United States in 1987

August 13, 2020

UPMC award recognizes a physician who is thriving and/or serving as a leader within their community after having faced and overcome adversity.