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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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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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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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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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Gamma Knife
Gamma Knife
Our Gamma Knife program is one of the leading stereotactic radiosurgery programs in the world, having performed over 15,000 procedures and serving as a leading international training site.... 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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News

CHP Ranks 2nd in Publication Productivity
J Neuro:Ped paper reports Pediatric Neurosurgery Division at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh ranks second nationally in publication productivity among ped neuro fellowship programs. Read more>
Cost Analysis Study Wins Paper of the Year
Agarwal, Friedlander, Wecht coauthored Neurosurgery paper awarded Socioeconomics, Health Policy, & Law Paper of the Year from CNS. Read more>
Goldschmidt Wins CNS Preuss Award
Fifth-year resident awarded the Preuss Research Brain Tumor Award by the Congress of Neurological Surgeons. Read more>
Maroon Featured in PG Health Article
Health and fitness expert looking into natural occurring supplements that may help us live longer and healthier lives. Read more>
Okonkwo Featured in PG Trauma Article
Trauma expert says research shows lack of medical follow-up in head injuries is a ‘massive public health epidemic.' Read more>
Lunsford Pens Editorial for CNS Quarterly
Residency director offers insights in CNS trade journal on whether length of neurosurgery residency should be shortened. Read more>
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