News From Our Department

Chiocca to Lecture on Gliomas

Dardinger Family Professor and Chair of the Department of Neurosurgery at Ohio State University to talk here February 22 as part of visiting professor lecture series. (more)

Monaco to Receive Leksell Radiosurgery Award

PGY-6 resident to receive award as recognition for best paper on stereotactic radiosurgery related to brain tumors at AANS Annual Scientific Meeting. (more)

Study Ranks Pitt at Top for Stereotactic Research

British Journal of Neurosurgery publishes findings of bibliometrics study showing University of Pittsburgh ranking first in the world in global scientific production in stereotactic-related research. (read article)

Book to Benefit TBI Research at Pitt

It Only Took a Moment tells story of patient’s dramatic recovery from traumatic brain injury. (more)

Tyler-Kabara Featured on CBS' The Early Show

Segment features quadriplegic test patient moving robotic arm using brain signals. (watch segment). Read related article in Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Friedlander Research Featured in Science Daily

Huntington's Disease expert reports on findings showing the drug Melatonin delayed onset of symptoms and reduced mortality in a mouse model of HD. (read article)

Maroon Named Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient

Indiana University award is bestowed on alumni who have excelled in their field and who have contributed significantly to their community (more). (watch IU tribute video)

HD Fiber Tracking Featured on 60 Minutes

Pitt neuroscientist Walter Schneider shows how High Definition Fiber Tracking can depict 'brain wiring' in autism patient and possibly help in diagnosis. (watch segment)

Ferrante Receives Gerson Scholar Award

Newly established award recognizes Center for ALS Research co-director's contribution in fight against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. (more)

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