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March 8, 2023

Research Into Plain Communities May Unlock Greater Understanding of Genetic Diseases

One of the trickiest things about genetic disorders or diseases is that they may go completely unnoticed until a severe problem occurs. And even then, if the condition presents with unusual or...

March 7, 2023

Tavarez Appointed To APPD Committee

Pitt Pediatrics congratulates Melissa Tavarez, MD, MS, for her appointment as the Association of Pediatric Program Directors (APPD) Fellowship Directors’ Executive Committee At-Large Member.

March 3, 2023

Rare Disease Day Brings Families Together To Raise Awareness

Rare Disease Day is an annual event on February 28 to bring awareness to the many rare diseases physicians and researchers know little to nothing about. 

February 28, 2023

New Diagnosis Tool to Help Patients, and Physicians, in Diagnosing Acute Otitis Media

As many parents of young children know, Acute Otitis Media (AOM), a type of ear infection, can be a problem ranging from minor to serious. While easily treatable, the bigger ongoing problem with...

February 27, 2023

Pitt Pediatrics Welcomes Former Resident and Fellow to Our Faculty

Pitt Pediatrics welcomes Catherine Poholek, MD, PhD to our faculty in the ...

February 20, 2023

Study Finds Effective Drug Treatment to Help Teens and Adolescents Lose Weight

Pitt Pediatrics congratulates Silva Arslanian, MD on her November publication in the New England Journal of Medicine. The...

February 20, 2023

Pandey Appointed Director Of CNI

Pitt Pediatrics is excited to announce the appointment of Dr. Udai Pandey as Director of the Children’s Neuroscience Institute (CNI) at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.

February 15, 2023

Pitt Pediatrics Develops New Community Engagement Group

Pitt Pediatrics believes that community health isn’t just about reducing sicknesses and improving physical wellness, but also engaging and inspiring the next generation of healthcare providers. To...

February 15, 2023

DOP Faculty and Staff Awarded at the School of Medicine Curriculum Colloquium

Pitt Pediatrics congratulates all the faculty and staff of the department recognized at the 2023 University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Curriculum Colloquium with SOM Teaching Awards. 

February 14, 2023

Taft Published In Hospital Pediatrics

Pitt Pediatrics congratulates Maia Taft, MD, for her publication in American Academy of Pediatrics's Hospital Pediatrics. 

February 14, 2023

A New Fellow, and New Fellowships, Has Pitt Pediatrics Looking to the New Academic Year

Anyone who works in a major academic medical center knows that the end of winter can be known as “scrambling” season. It’s the somewhat frantic time following the formal match period for fellows...

February 13, 2023

Ray Published In Journal Of General Internal Medicine

Pitt Pediatrics congratulates Kristin Ray, MD, MS, FAAP, for her recent publication in the Journal of General Internal Medicine. 

February 10, 2023

Division of Infectious Diseases Designs Novel Approach to Clinical Care

It may not come as much of a surprise, given the course of the pandemic over the last three years, but the Division of Infectious Disease (ID) in the Department of Pediatrics and at Children’s...

February 8, 2023

Seguin Awarded Pitt Clinical And Translational Science Institute Grant

Pitt Pediatrics congratulates Claire Seguin, MD, for her grant award from the Pitt Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) Implementation Lab Pilot Award (ILPA) competition.