Dr. Jennifer Steel Has Been Recognized for Making Groundbreaking Recommendations in Oncology
Posted on March 21, 2024
Hepatobiliary Surgery News
NIH Awards Funding for a New Study with Dr. David Geller
Posted on September 21, 2023
A new sub-award for research to be conducted by David Geller, MD, will receive funding.
The NIH will fund a subaward for the project “Exosomal biomarkers for the early detection of hepatocellular carcinoma,” with PI Ajay Goel, Ph.D., AGAF from the Beckman Research Institute of the City of Hope.
Congratulations to Dr. Geller!
Award Winners, 2023 Richard L. Simmons Lecture in Surgical Science/Department of Surgery Research Day
Posted on April 26, 2023
On April 19, 2023 we held our 21st Annual Research Day and Richard L. Simmons Lecture in Surgical Science. Attendees were treated to an outstanding presentation, "Leading the Way: Applying American Surgical Leadership Principles to Improve Health Care for All" by this years’ Richard L. Simmons lecturer, Dean Adil Haider from Aga Khan University Medical College .
UPMC Hillman “Rush to Crush Cancer” Fundraiser
Posted on June 9, 2022
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, in partnership with P3R, announced their inaugural “Rush to Crush Cancer,” a new fundraising biking event to accelerate the pace of discovery and innovation in cancer research. The event’s goal is to bring people together to pedal, partner, and participate in raising vital funds to support cancer research and someday soon "crush" cancer.
Thirty Department Surgeons Recognized in Pittsburgh Magazine’s 2022 “Top Doctors” List
Posted on May 2, 2022
Drs. David Geller and Jennifer Steel To Receive CLA Awards
Posted on March 24, 2022
Dr. Allan Tsung Appointed Chair of UVA Department of Surgery
Posted on March 21, 2022
Congratulations to Allan Tsung, MD, a former resident, hepatobiliary/pancreatic surgery fellow, and faculty member of our department, who has been appointed Chair of the Department of Surgery at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, effective June 27th.
Dr. Samer Tohme Awarded AHPBA Research Development Grant
Posted on March 9, 2022
Congratulations to Samer T. Tohme, MD, whose project “The Role of Neutrophil Extracellular Traps in Promoting the Progression of Liver Metastases after Surgical Stress” was awarded the 2022 Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (AHPBA) Research Development Grant. Dr. Tohme will receive $30,000 in funding and the AHPBA will honor and recognize his winning research at the AHPBA Recognition Award Session of the 2022 International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association World Congress on Friday, April 1.
Dr. Samer Tohme and Patient Treated with Robotic Surgery Featured in WPXI TV News Story
Posted on February 10, 2022
The story “New technology at UPMC Liver Center can be a game changer for patients,” which aired on WPXI Channel 11 TV News on February 9, features Samer T. Tohme, MD, and his patient who underwent minimally invasive robotic liver cancer surgery.
Thirty-one Department Surgeons Recognized in Pittsburgh Magazine’s 2021 “Top Doctors” List
Posted on April 21, 2021
