Now that she has been discharged from their care aside from routine follow-up imaging, Carla Runco is going to miss her surgical team. “Who misses their surgeon?” she asked. When […]
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Tribute to Dr. Nirmala Sundarraj
By Kip (PR) Kinchington, PhD, and Kira Lathrop, MAMS, PhD Nirmala Sundarraj, PhD, was a truly wonderful person who was a pioneering scientist, a kind and considerate friend, and a […]
UPMC Division of Facial Plastic Surgery Adds Clinic
The UPMC Division of Facial Plastic Surgery is expanding its footprint by adding a new clinic in Sewickley. This site will dramatically improve access for patients, especially those coming from […]
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Mapping Pathogen Contributions to Aging: A Collaborative Project
A major research grant from the Richard King Mellon Foundation brings together three institutions to launch a new collaborative project called “Mapping Pathogen Contributions to Aging.” Alongside Yongxin Zhao, PhD, […]
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Robotic-Assisted Surgery for Cochlear Implantation
Starting in March, the Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery will be offering robotic-assisted surgery for cochlear implantation at UPMC Mercy/Shadyside. A robot handling an intricate part of anatomy? As […]
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New Prototype Eye Imaging System
By Emily Woodard, Program Manager, Department of Ophthalmology At the end of 2025, the Department of Ophthalmology purchased a new prototype human eye imaging system from Ocutek Corporation called the […]
New Approach to Bilateral Microtia Reconstruction
A nine-year-old boy born without external ears or ear canals now has two functional ears, thanks to Noel Jabbour, MD, MS, FACS, Director of the Congenital Ear Center at UPMC […]
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Pediatric Vocal Cord Dysfunction Clinic
Do you have difficulty breathing in your throat during times of intense physical activity? Does it resolve soon after with rest? If you live in the Pittsburgh region, answer yes […]
Patient Navigator Program Improves Access to Eye Care
Dana McGinnis-Thomas, MHA, joined the Department of Ophthalmology in 2021 as its inaugural Patient Navigator, a unique position that connects patients in need with community resources to improve access to […]
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OTO-HNS Looks Back on 2025
José P. Zevallos, MD, MPH, FACS, The Eugene N. Myers, MD Professor and Chair, Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery; Deputy Director, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center The University of Pittsburgh’s […]
OPH Looks Back on 2025
José-Alain Sahel, MD, Distinguished Professor and Chairman, Department of Ophthalmology; The Eye & Ear Foundation Endowed Chair University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine; Director, UPMC Vision Institute 2025 was a […]
EEF Looks Back on 2025
Dear Friends and Supporters, As we welcome 2026, I want to reflect on what we accomplished together in 2025. The Eye & Ear Foundation exists to support the groundbreaking work […]
Inaugural Community Vision Day
The Department of Ophthalmology held its first Community Vision Day on December 6 at the UPMC Vision Institute. Vision screenings, eye health evaluations, and exams for vision conditions were offered […]
Fox Center for Vision Restoration 2025 Conference
By John Ash, PhD, Larry Benowitz, PhD, and Emily Woodward This year, the University of Pittsburgh expanded the focus of its annual Fox Center for Vision Restoration Conference, achieving two […]
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Voices of Worship Workshops
Hosted by the Laryngology Division, the Voice, Airway & Swallow Center held two Voices of Worship workshops this fall. The one-of-a-kind gathering united vocalists from all denominations to dive deep […]