The DOM would be nothing without the amazing sacrifices of our faculty, trainees, and staff. Here are a few contributions that deserve special shoutouts.

Thank you to…

Will Bain, MD, and Ron Poropatich, MD, for their years of service to our country and for their enthusiasm in expanding research that will benefit the well-being of Veterans.

Charles Dela Cruz, MD, PhD, and Walid Gellad, MD, MPH, for their commitment to research and patient care that improves Veteran health outcomes.

Anita Leon-Jhong, MD, for sharing the profound impact that Second Avenue Commons has on the Pittsburgh community.

Michael Jurczak, PhD, and Brett Kaufman, PhD, for preventing our mitochondrial research from undergoing apoptosis.

Ann-Marie Rosland, MD, MS, Kathleen McTigue, MD, MPH, MS, Denise Deverts, PhD, and Autumn Boyer, PhD, for building a resource that strengthens and connects our metabolic disorders research community at Pitt

Charles Dela Cruz, MD, PhD, for championing opportunities that inspire residents on their path to becoming physician–scientists.

Matt Steinhauser, MD, for building a program that empowers mid-career faculty to reach the next stage of their professional journey.

Kathy Brickett, for over 25 years of dedicated service, including the past 8 years strengthening our department.

Ronald Buckanovich, MD, PhD, for advancing ovarian and uterine cancer research as the newly named Endowed Chair in Immunotherapy, driving innovation and hope in the field.

Michael Fine, MD, MSc, for a legacy of leadership and commitment that will continue to guide our department long after your retirement.

James McGee, MD, for your tireless contributions to discovery, education, and service.

Matthew Muldoon, MD, MPH, for your unwavering dedication to teaching, research, and the many lives you’ve impacted along the way

Stephen O’Keefe, MD, MSc, for a career advancing nutritional gastroenterology and providing exceptional clinical care, mentorship, and advocacy that have left a lasting impact at Pitt and UPMC.

Kenneth Smith, MD, for decades of scholarship, mentorship, and service that have strengthened our community in countless ways.