News From Our Department

Maroon Appears on CBN-TV's The 700 Club

Longevity Factor author discusses recent scientific findings identifying natural substances, including resveratrol, that can help promote a longer, healthier life. (more)

Department Honors Graduating Chief Residents

Karl Lozanne, Stephen Pirris and Martina Stippler honored with special black-tie reception and dinner June 6 at Fox Chapel Golf Club for successful completion of department's seven-year residency program. (more and photos)

Kassam, Lunsford, Pollack Cited Among Best

Three department neurosurgeons named among this area’s top doctors in their field in a national survey published locally in May 2009 issue of Pittsburgh Magazine. (more)

Pediatric Neurosurgery Moves to New CHP Campus

The offices of Pediatric Neurosurgery of Children's Hospital has moved into the hospital's new state-of-the-art facility in the Lawrenceville area of Pittsburgh. Their new address is 45th St. & Penn Avenue, Faculty Pavillion, 4th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15201. (Read CHP release on hospital move.)

Faculty Members Present at AANS Annual Meeting

University of Pittsburgh Department of Neurosurgery faculty members gave numerous presentations at the recent 2009 American Association of Neurological Surgeons annual meeting held in San Diego, CA. (see list)

Kassam Mentioned in AARP The Magazine Article

Feature article discussing the importance of selecting the right hospital and doctor cites Kassam patient case as example of seeking the optimal surgical outcome. (read article)

Maroon Featured in Saturday Evening Post

Article talks about findings in his new book The Longevity Factor that natural substances found in red wine and a number of other foods, can protect against heart disease, cancer, and neurological diseases. (read article)

Maroon Honored by Chinese Medical Groups

Neurological Society of the Chinese Medical Association and the Chinese Academy of Engineering for Medicine and Health honor Heindl Scholar in Neuroscience. (more)

Weiss Honored With STIPDA Leadership Award

CIRCL associate professor of neurosurgery receives Alex Kelter Vision Award for his efforts to bring leadership and vision to the field of injury and violence prevention. (more)

UPMC Mercy Stroke Program Receives Award

Get With The Guidelines Stroke Silver Performance Achievement Award recognizes commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of stroke care. (more)

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