L to R: Matt Freidhoff, Natalie Schweninger, Samantha Wasielewski, Oliver Eickelberg

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…

Jane Liebschutz, MD, MPH, and Erin Winstanley, PhD, for sharing your expertise and insight into how the Department of Medicine is advancing addiction medicine and working to reduce the stigma surrounding opioid use disorders.

Andrej Petrov, MD, and Merritt Fajt, MD, for offering practical guidance and clinical insight into seasonal allergies in Western Pennsylvania, empowering our community with knowledge for healthier living.

Anuradha Ray, PhD, Sally Wenzel, MD, Marc Gauthier, MD, and Rich Ramonell, MD, for advancing our understanding of asthma through their research and for shedding light on evolving treatment approaches.

Roy Smith, MD, and Yvette Yien, PhD, for their work in rare blood disorders, including porphyria, and for their ongoing efforts to improve diagnosis and treatment.

Rob O’Doherty, PhD, Michael Jurczak, PhD, and Sharon Ferderbar, for highlighting the enduring impact of this endocrinology training grant and its 50-year legacy of developing the next generation of physician-scientists.

Dana Ascherman, MD, Rohit Aggarwal, MD, MS, Chester Oddis, MD, Alsayed Osman, MD, and Monique Dowdy, for showcasing the new myositis fellowship program and and its potential to advance specialized training and patient care.

Mordechai Rabinovitz, MD, for his years of dedicated service, compassionate care, and lasting contributions to patients, trainees, and the field of hepatology.

Carol Mitchell, BSN, for her 31 years of dedicated service and her lasting impact on HIV prevention research, clinical trial innovation, and patient-centered care at the University of Pittsburgh. 

Jeffrey Toth, for his 25 years of dedicated service and his essential role in advancing the Pitt Men’s Study, strengthening data-driven research, and fostering a welcoming community for participants and colleagues alike at the University of Pittsburgh. 

Anne Immekus and PAE, for their assistance with this year’s Pitt Day of Giving.

All the generous donors who gave to this year’s Pitt Day of Giving, whose donations will support the DOM’s tripartite mission.

Kathleen Eckelberger, for coordinating a tour of the new Daniel G. and Carole L. Kamin Tower.

And, Franco Tavella, for providing an inside look at the Kamin Tower while still under construction, as well as his insights into the vision, design, and future impact of this new hospital space.