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Congratulations to the 2024 UPMC RI Pilot Recipients and RI Day Awardees!

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2024 Rehabilitation Institute Pilot Award Program and the 20th Annual Rehabilitation Institute Research Day best research and poster session winners! 2024-2025 RI Pilot Awardees:Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Recipient: Dr. Bailey…

Faculty Update - May 2024

Amy Houtrow Awarded the Academic Pediatric Association Public Policy and Advocacy Transforming Award and the 2024 ACRM Excellence in Health Equity Research Award. Mike MuninReceived an AANEM 2024 Achievement Award for Distinguished Researcher. Kristin Clarkson Recognized by…
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AAP Annual Meeting 2024

Department Faculty, Residents, and Fellows traveled to the AAP Annual Meeting in Orlando, FL in February. 

Faculty Update - March 2024

A $5 million donation went to Dr. Dan Ding to establish the Smart Tech for Paralysis (ST4P) Implementation Hub that will form a partnership between RST/ PM&R/UPMC and will be starting to ramp up activities on the SCI inpatient unit and the Center for Assistive Technology. 
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Faculty Update - February 2024

Amy Houtrow Approved to serve as chair-elect on the Standing Committee of Medical and Vocational Experts for the Social Security Administration's Disability Programs. Chris Standaert Appointed to the National Academies Standing Committee of Medical and Vocational Experts for the…

Save the date! 20th Annual UPMC Rehabilitation Institute Research Day

The 20th annual Rehabilitation Institute Research Day will be held on Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024. The event is co-sponsored by the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation School of Medicine, the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, and the UPMC Rehabilitation Institute. The…