News

January 17, 2017

Gamma Knife expert and the medical team at UPMC were able to successfully shrink acoustic neuroma tumor and preserve patient's hearing.

December 15, 2016

Article talks about the advantage of utilizing telemedicine in examining post-op patients.

November 17, 2016

Pittsburgh Steeler foundation will fund research deemed most promising in the area of sports-related concussions and related conditions.

November 15, 2016

Non-invasive diffusion MRI approach uncovers how the brain's structural connections are unique to each individual person.

November 7, 2016

Article talks about health expert's efforts to put together a brain health program across St. Barnabas-owned long-term care facilities.

November 7, 2016
October 31, 2016

Skull Base Center director featured in "Expert Answer" video series commenting on various aspects of chordoma care and management.

October 30, 2016

Article reports on Journal of Neurosurgery paper stating that concussion is treatable, a major first step in medical literature.

October 19, 2016

David Okonkwo to coordinate clinical efforts in project intended to help improve trauma care for military personnel and civilians

October 14, 2016

Grant will aid multidisciplinary, multi-institution team gather a deeper understanding of how speech is controlled in the brain.

October 13, 2016

Researchers and doctors help paralyzed man regain sense of touch through a mind-controlled robotic arm.

October 13, 2016

National convening of leading scientists and innovators discussed building U.S. capacity in science, technology, and innovation.

September 16, 2016

Report shows how High Definition Fiber Tracking (HDFT) helped save the vision of a patient diagnosed with a glioblastoma.

September 13, 2016

Ladies Hospital Aid Society selects department chairman as one of its 2016 honorees at group's 118th Brain Gain Gala fundraiser.

September 9, 2016

University of Pittsburgh's Allen Humphrey Excellence in Mentoring Award demonstrates exemplary care and commitment in student mentoring.