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Human Neural Prosthetics Program
The Human Neural Prosthetics Program is a multidisciplinary effort exploring the utilization of brain computer interfaces for improving the lives of patients with motor disabilities. ... Learn more >
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Deep Brain Stimulation
Our department is the only one in Pennsylvania offering both awake, frame-based DBS and asleep, interventional-MRI based DBS to treat Parkinson’s Disease and other movement disorders.... Learn more >
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Leading Minimally Invasive Spine Treatments
The University of Pittsburgh Spine Services Division has advanced a number of innovative spine procedures featuring less trauma and offering patients reduced hospital stays and quicker recovery times... Learn more >
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Endoscopic Endonasal Approach
EEA minimally invasive neurosurgery was pioneered at the University of Pittsburgh. The procedure allows neurosurgeons to reach deep-seated tumors and allows patients to quickly return to normal life.... Learn more >
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Comprehensive Cerebrovascular Care
Our department offers one of the most comprehensive cerebrovascular care centers in the country, treating all forms of vascular disorders of the brain and spine in a multispecialty environment.... Learn more >
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Gamma Knife
Gamma Knife
Our Gamma Knife program is one of the leading stereotactic radiosurgery programs in the world, having performed over 13,500 procedures and serving as a leading international training site.... Learn more >
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High-Definition Fiber Tracking
Innovative HDFT technology has been implemented at the University of Pittsburgh allowing for accurate studies of structural brain connectivity in patients and in research activities ... Learn more >
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News

Amankulor Featured in Scientific American
Neurosurgical oncology expert answers questions relating to risk factors and treatment of glioblastomas in scientific journal. Read more>
Lunsford to Receive Prestigious Award
Stereotactic surgery expert named 2017 recipient of the Herbert Olivecrona Award from the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden. Read more>
Okonkwo Work Featured on DOD Website
Trauma expert's research work for combat casualty group featured on the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs website. Read more>
Local Charity Names Maroon Man of Year
The local chapter of Circus Saints & Sinners Club of America to honor sports medicine expert at fundraiser for brain injury research. Read more>
Hamilton Paper Takes High CNS Award
Article on adult spinal deformity takes runner-up award in inaugural Congress of Neurological Surgeon's paper of the year awards. Read more>
Department Honors 2017 Chief Residents
A black-tie graduation reception and dinner was held June 17, at the Pittsburgh Golf Club honoring 2017 chief residents Chris Diebert, MD; Zach Tempel, MD; and Nate Zwagerman. Read more>
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