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March 6, 2014

Renown sports medicine expert climbs Africa's highest peak as medical adviser in first ever climb by amputees.

January 15, 2014

Jonet Vacsulka receives UPMC’s Dignity and Respect Champion Award for her efforts in promoting an inclusive work environment.

January 14, 2014

Reprinted article highlights life-changing experience of brain tumor patient from the eye's of the patient's wife.

January 9, 2014

Peter C. Gerszten, MD, has been selected as one of the world's top spine tumor experts by Expertscape.com.

December 17, 2013

Lou Gehrig's disease expert comments on relationship between ALS and head trauma in article on NCAA suit involving concussions.

November 15, 2013

'Controversies in Stereotactic Radiosurgery: Best Evidence Recommendations' is a comprehensive reference summarizing the most relevant scientific literature on the topic.

November 13, 2013

Article deals with Jackie Smith's efforts to help raise awareness of esophageal cancer.

October 22, 2013

Trauma expert part of $18.8 million National Institutes of Health study to improve traumatic brain injury diagnosis and treatment.

September 24, 2013

Noted neurosurgeon and sports medicine expert talks about his participation in upcoming Hawaii Ironman competition.

September 21, 2013

Spine radiosurgery expert talks about recent developments in radiosurgery for treatment of spinal column tumors.

September 6, 2013

Gamma Knife expert talks about how procedure helped athlete recover from AVM to continue playing.

July 9, 2013

Fifteen-year veteran of department and specialist in brain tumors and cerebrovascular disease, to head division effective July 1.

June 8, 2013

Steeler team neurosurgeon advice cited in well-documented 2009 concussion incident during recent concussion conference.

June 1, 2013

Sports medicine expert talks about head injuries, IMPACT testing and UPMC Concussion Conference. 

May 7, 2013

Walter Dandy Professor and chief of pediatric neurosurgery selected as chairman of prestigious medical journal editorial board.