Robert Friedlander, MD, MA

The neurosurgery team of @NitinAgarwalMD, Shaunak Patil, @Janam_Patel1 and @AyeshaAkbarW was one of three teams selected for runner-up awards at the 2025 University of Pittsburgh Sustainability in Healthcare Challenge. @SCOLIorg @UPMC @PittTweet neurosurgery.pitt.edu/news/neurosurg…

David Okonkwo receives high praise in Post-Gazette article for Asante Samuel spinal fusion surgery and star cornerback's clearance to play football again. post-gazette.com/sports/steeler…

Novel brain stimulation technique tailoring deep brain stimulation according to patient's individual neural circuitry may be groundbreaking advancement, redefining treatment paradigms for patients with refractory epilepsy. #Sec2" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">nature.com/articles/s4146… @ElviraPirondini @PittHealthSci

Abstract—Leveraging Machine Learning to Develop a Risk Assessment Score for Predicting Local Tumor Progression after SRS for Spinal Metastases—authored by med student @SuchetTaori awarded prestigious Lunsford and Leksell Radiosurgery Award from @CNS_Update neurosurgery.pitt.edu/news/pitt-abst…

New release of DSI Studio integrates with a cloud-based fiber data hub, tackling core challenges in tractography by providing preprocessed datasets allowing researchers to bypass tedious preprocessing, accelerating brain research. nature.com/articles/s4159… @FangChengYeh @PittTweet

Survey examines extensive population of attending physicians and trainees to explore current trends in use of cervical collar immobilization after cervical spine surgery. journals.lww.com/jspinaldisorde… @NitinAgarwalMD @ricardojf7 @UPMCPhysicianEd @haboualshaar @SamuelAdida @dtfernandesc

Congratulations to @ChildrensPgh pediatric neurosurgeon Cody Nesvick for winning the 2025 AANS/CNS Pediatric Section Grant for his project "A Novel Therapeutic Avenue for Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor." @CodyNesvick

The @UPMC Center for Cranial Base Surgery—led by Paul Gardner, Georgios Zenonos, Carl Snyderman, Eric Wang, Garret Choby and Tonya Stefko—performed its 5,000th endoscopic endonasal approach procedure, April 30. neurosurgery.pitt.edu/news/cranial-b… @OtoPitt @GAZenonosMD @SkullBaseDocs

Researchers and pediatric neurosurgeons at @pitt_medicine and @ChildrensPgh have developed a new way to profile brain cancers in children, paving the way for improved diagnostics and treatments. science.org/doi/10.1126/sc… @BashBrainTumors @itay_raphael @UPMC @ScienceMagazine