News

June 13, 2016

Sports medicine experts Joseph Maroon, Julian Bailes and Mark Lovell recognized at Emerging Frontiers in Concussion Conference.

May 16, 2016

Second-year resident receives socioeconomic fellowship for 2016-17 from Council of State Neurosurgical Societies.

May 12, 2016

Gordie Howe Initiative is first clinical trial of its type to use adult stem cells to regenerate and preserve brain cells in brain injury patients in U.S.

April 21, 2016

Pediatric chief to receive CBTF Award For Scientific Excellence from Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation at gala event, June 1, in New York.

April 12, 2016

Former long-time department chairman and world-renowned developer of a groundbreaking procedure to relieve facial spasms, died April 11 from injuries suffered in a fall.

April 11, 2016

Health and fitness expert writes about steps to help reduce unwanted inflammation in the brain and body to reduce chances of acquiring diseases.

March 8, 2016

Concussion and sports medicine expert praised for work in brain injury, player safety by representative of former Steeler Mike Webster.

March 1, 2016

Sixth-year resident to receive prestigious award from Society for Lateral Access Surgery at annual meeting. 

February 29, 2016

Radiosurgery expert talks about precise, powerful, and proven treatment for brain disorders on KDKA Radio Morning News Show.

February 15, 2016

Seven department residents selected to receive Charlie Kuntz IV Scholar Awards at Spine Summit 2016 annual meeting.

February 14, 2016

Third-year resident Ezequiel Goldschmidt receives best abstract award at North American Skull Base Society annual meeting.

February 8, 2016

Seven department residents selected to receive Charlie Kuntz IV Scholar Awards at Spine Summit 2016 annual meeting.

January 27, 2016

GlioSeq, a next-generation, gene-sequencing test developed by Pitt researchers, helps oncologists guide treatment planning of brain cancers.