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Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC. Excellence in clinical care, teaching, research, biomedical innovation, and philanthropy. anesthesiology.pitt.edu
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Pitt Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine @pittanesthesiology.bsky.social · 7h
💀👻🎃 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!
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Pitt Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine @pittanesthesiology.bsky.social · 1d
🔬 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.
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Pitt Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine @pittanesthesiology.bsky.social · 2d
🦇🎃 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.
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Pitt Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine @pittanesthesiology.bsky.social · 2d
🧦❤️ 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.
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Pitt Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine @pittanesthesiology.bsky.social · 3d
The study included key contributions from Heather Allen, PhD, and Tyler Nelson, PhD, in the laboratory of Bradley K. Taylor, PhD, at the University of Pittsburgh. www.anesthesiology.pitt.edu/news/taylor-...
Bradley K. Taylor, PhD; Tyler Nelson, PhD; and Heather Allen, PhD
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Pitt Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine @pittanesthesiology.bsky.social · 3d
🧠 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.
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Pitt Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine @pittanesthesiology.bsky.social · 3d
🔬 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
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Pitt Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine @pittanesthesiology.bsky.social · 4d
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.
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Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research (FAER) @faer-anesthesia.bsky.social · 7d
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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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Pitt Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine @pittanesthesiology.bsky.social · 9d
📰 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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Pitt Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine @pittanesthesiology.bsky.social · 11d
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.
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Pitt Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine @pittanesthesiology.bsky.social · 14d
“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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Pitt Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine @pittanesthesiology.bsky.social · 15d
🔬 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.
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Pitt Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine @pittanesthesiology.bsky.social · 16d
🏆 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
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Pitt Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine @pittanesthesiology.bsky.social · 17d
✨ 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
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Pitt Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine @pittanesthesiology.bsky.social · 17d
💉 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.
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Pitt Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine @pittanesthesiology.bsky.social · 18d
🎤✨ Huge shoutout to Catherine Hampel, our former Executive Administrator! In her recent TED talk, Catherine reminds us that our scars are not flaws to hide; instead, they are powerful proof of our resilience and strength. We are so proud to see her continuing her leadership! youtu.be/fG0RT6pD2vU
Scars are what make you powerful | Catherine Hampel | TEDxSan Diego Studio
What if your scars aren’t flaws to hide, but proof of your power? In this talk, Catherine Hampel dismantles the myth of perfection and shows how the marks of survival become your greatest weapon. Are…
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Pitt Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine @pittanesthesiology.bsky.social · 18d
Grand Rounds on October 16 at 5:00pm: Dr. Mario Montealegre will present "Cardiac Disease: Stories and Fun Facts."

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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 is titled “GRAND ROUNDS Fall 2025” and will take place virtually via Microsoft Teams on October 16 at 5pm. The featured speaker is Mario Montealegre, MD, Assistant Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology at Yale University School of Medicine. His talk is titled “Cardiac Disease: Stories and Fun Facts.” CME credit is available. The flyer includes a professional headshot of Dr. Montealegre and logos for the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC.
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Pitt Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine @pittanesthesiology.bsky.social · 22d
🤰 OB Anesthesiology & Women's Health Grand Rounds - Journal Club on October 14 at 6:45 am: Dr. Sukhpreet Singh will present "Maternal Cardiovascular Morbidity Events Following Preeclampsia: A Retrospective Cohort Study."
Promotional graphic for the OB Anesthesiology & Women’s Health Grand Rounds hosted by the University of Pittsburgh Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine, Fall 2025. The event is on October 14 at 6:45 am, held virtually via Microsoft Teams. CME credit is available. The speaker is Sukhpreet Singh, MD, OB & Women’s Anesthesiology Fellow at UPMC. His presentation is a journal club titled: “Maternal Cardiovascular Morbidity Events Following Preeclampsia: A Retrospective Cohort Study.” A headshot of Dr. Singh appears on the left; he is smiling and wearing a bright orange turban, a trimmed beard, and a light blue checkered shirt. University of Pittsburgh and UPMC logos are shown at the bottom.
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Pitt Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine @pittanesthesiology.bsky.social · 24d
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🏥 UPMC Passavant's Department of Anesthesiology hosted a Family Day event, offering staff and their families a behind-the-scenes look at the operating room environment: www.anesthesiology.pitt.edu/news/upmc-pa...
Photo from the 2025 UPMC Passavant Department of Anesthesiology Family Day event featuring staff and their children.
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Pitt Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine @pittanesthesiology.bsky.social · 29d
🔬 Research Rounds on October 6 at 3:00pm: Dr. Ben Alter will present “Targeting Central Mechanisms of Pain-Associated Functional Impairment in Knee Osteoarthritis."

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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 Ben Alter, MD, PhD, Director of Translational Pain Research and Assistant Professor in the department. His talk, titled “Targeting Central Mechanisms of Pain-associated Functional Impairment in Knee Osteoarthritis,” will be held on October 6 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. Alter appears on the left. Logos for the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC are at the bottom
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Pitt Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine @pittanesthesiology.bsky.social · Sep 29
🏅 Shawn T. Beaman, MD, FASA, Interim Executive Vice Chair for Clinical Operations in our department and Associate Professor of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, has been elected Active Member of the Association of University Anesthesiologists: www.anesthesiology.pitt.edu/news/dr-shaw...
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Pitt Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine @pittanesthesiology.bsky.social · Sep 25
This $4.9 million project, part of the HEAL Initiative, focuses on understanding knee osteoarthritis and its impact on #pain and mobility. The grant will support his team's research from September 2025 to August 2029. Congratulations, Dr. Alter! 👏 www.anesthesiology.pitt.edu/news/dr-ben-...
Dr. Ben Alter
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Pitt Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine @pittanesthesiology.bsky.social · Sep 25
📰🔍 We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Benedict Alter, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor and Director of Translational Pain Research, has been awarded an R01 #research grant from the NIH!
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Pitt Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine @pittanesthesiology.bsky.social · Sep 23
UPDATE: Upcoming Grand Rounds Speaker Change - Grand Rounds on September 25 at 5:00pm, Dr. Sonal Sharma will present "Stroke Thrombectomy Success: The Role of Anesthetic Strategy and the Expertise of Anesthesiologists."

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Promotional graphic for the University of Pittsburgh Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine’s Grand Rounds, Fall 2025. The event is scheduled for September 25 at 5pm and will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams. For access, attendees are instructed to email kralc@upmc.edu. CME credit is available. The featured speaker is Sonal Sharma, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, UPMC. The presentation topic is "Stroke Thrombectomy Success: The Role of Anesthetic Strategy and the Expertise of Anesthesiologists." A professional headshot of Dr. Sharma is shown on the left; she is smiling and wearing a white coat. Logos for the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC appear at the bottom.
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