When Bryan W. Jones, PhD, joined the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Pittsburgh this year, he brought with him Webvision, the world’s first online textbook about the retina. […]
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Finding Balance: Susan George’s Journey
After practicing as a physical therapist at UPMC for over 38 years, Susan George was enjoying being a grandmother. Suddenly, she began losing her balance a little bit here and […]
The Art of Vision Science
The Mercy Vision Institute Scientific Image Contest recently announced this year’s winners. Out of about 70 submissions, 12 made the shortlist, one clinched the top prize, and another was chosen […]
Mission of Mercy 2025
Mission of Mercy Pittsburgh’s October event shattered the previous record, surpassing 2,000 patients. In fact, the free dental, vision, and hearing clinic reached capacity by early afternoon on its second […]
Ellen Butts is Living Her Childhood Dream
Ellen Butts, OD, has wanted to work at UPMC since she was 12 years old. Now she is Division Chief of the Optometry Service, living out her dream. The care […]
UPMC Swallow Disorders Center Seeks Funding for Mobile HNC Screenings
Sandra Stinnett, MD, hopes to collaborate with the Communication Van for head and neck cancer screenings. But a few things need to happen first, including lining up some funding for […]
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The Voice, Airway & Swallow Center’s Novel Technology for HNC Patients
The Voice, Airway & Swallow Center has novel technology for head and neck cancer patients and is working with the UPMC Head & Neck Cancer Survivorship Clinic and speech language […]
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Clinic Update: Elevating Dry Eye Treatment
The Dry Eye Clinic at the UPMC Vision Institute – which opened in November 2023 – is led by Sabrina Mukhtar, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology. When Dr. Mukhtar […]
Healing Thanks to Innovative Implant
Madalyn Trainer is only weeks into her new position as a registered nurse in the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Emergency Department. She is also still recovering from preprosthetic implant surgery. […]
From Utah to Pitt: A Visionary Duo Rewires the Future of Retinal Research
Two new faculty members are collaborating on the structural biology and neurobiology of retinal interconnections. Bryan Jones, PhD, Professor of Ophthalmology, and Rebecca Pfeiffer, PhD, Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, came […]
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In Memoriam: Chuck Cohen
Charles C. Cohen (“Chuck”), a founding member of the Eye & Ear Foundation Board, passed away on August 27, 2025, following a brief illness. Chuck, along with Al Muse and […]
A Lifeline for Tetiana
Tetiana Pylypenko, 74, has been helped immeasurably by the Department of Ophthalmology Patient Navigator Dana McGinnis-Thomas. While Tetiana does not speak English, her daughter Olena Raichenko does. As she related, […]
New Implant Restores Function After Cancer
When Deborah Sofranko, of South Fayette, PA, saw white patches on her upper gum, little did she know that the eventual diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma of the maxilla would […]
Tinnitus Study Looking for Participants
Dr. Greg Basura, MD, PhD, Director, Global Otolaryngology and Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, is leading a study on subjective and somatic tinnitus that is actively […]
A CI Helped Her Resume an Active Lifestyle
When Sally Sherman, PhD, Associate Professor of Practice at Pitt’s Department of Health and Human Development, was watching a photographer take her daughter’s senior pictures in August 2024, she abruptly […]