What will define the future of surgery? Dr. Billiar Timothy suggests that the answer lies at the intersection of clinical science, artificial intelligence, and innovative surgical training. The future of surgery will require a new generation of surgeons who can seamlessly integrate technology, research, and clinical expertise. This includes advancing trauma research, predicting patient outcomes, and leveraging AI to improve care delivery. Watch the full conversation to discover how the University of Pittsburgh Surgery Program is preparing tomorrow's surgical leaders. Learn more about the program: surgery.pitt.edu/education/c… #TimothyBilliar #PittSurgery #MedicalEducation #ArtificialIntelligence #HealthcareInnovation #UPMC @TheBilliarLab @trbilliar

Mark your calendars! Join us for our Grand Rounds on Wednesday, June 17! We are honored to welcome Prof. Dr. Dieter Broering @KFSHRC_Research. An extraordinary leader in transplant surgery. Don't miss it! 💙#TransplantSurgery #Surgery @UPMC_SurgRes @PLRC_PittLiver @UPMC @InstituteStarzl @PittTweet @pitt_immunology

Incredible honor to speak @UMichSurgery at the annual Moses Gunn Research Conference. The breadth and impact of the science from the faculty, residents and students was inspiring and humbling. Thanks to @jdimick1 for being an awesome host. Bonus - got to hang w/ @gmdoherty too!

Annals of Surgery is accepting applications for the 2026–2028 Editorial Fellowship! Open to U.S. surgery residents entering research time, the fellowship offers experience in research dissemination and peer review. Apply June 1–14. Details below. forms.gle/XNTSFUgSzij6CHEf9

Bucket list moment at #PVS2026: finally met @AnahitaDua IRL! Got to geek out over her brilliant TEG research predicting bleeding risk in PAD patients on antiplatelets. My two favs in one frame!! @MollReitz

ASPIRE anatomy lab in the books for the PGY-2’s! Thanks to the Colorectal division for sponsoring and for Drs Lee and Whelan for proctoring.

🌟 Many Congratulations to Dr. Antonio D'Amore on being selected as one of five @PittHealthSci faculty for the 2026 Ascending Star Award! ⭐ This honor celebrates the most creative & productive midcareer researchers at @PittHealthSci. Well deserved! 🙌 #SurgicalResearch @UPMC

🚨 Out now in @NEJM! @Jjasonsperrymd and colleagues share primary results from the #TOWAR trial comparing prehospital #wholeblood vs. component #transfusion for injured patients in #hemorrhagicshock—a major collaborative effort pushing the boundaries of #traumacare. #CriticalCare

Great work by @Jjasonsperrymd @LITESnetwork and many other investigators from our @PittSurgery #TTMRC #LTOWB

What an incredible PittSurgery Research Day! A fabulous day showcasing the breadth and depth of surgical research — from basic science to clinical innovation and education. So proud of our #PittSurgery family! Congratulations to all winners! 🏆 @UPMC_SurgRes

Well deserved @dr_brewster! @JVS_VascSci is in good hands!

A huge thank you to @CarlaPughMDPhD for an outstanding Richard L. Simmons Lecture today! Her insights on Precision Learning with digital & wearable technology are reshaping the future of surgical education. Truly inspiring! We are honored to have had you! @UPMC_SurgRes @UPMC

Are you both a qualified and quantified surgeon?" 🩺📊 ​Today at our #SurgeryResearchDay, @CarlaPughMDPhD explaining how data-driven insights and precision metrics elevate surgical excellence. It’s not just about the skill in the OR, but the evidence behind every decision. @UPMC

Our annual Surgery Research Day officially kicks off today. We’re diving into the latest clinical innovations, groundbreaking trials, and the future of surgical care.​Stay tuned for highlights from our residents and faculty! #SurgeryResearch #Innovation #AcademicSurgery

🔬 Tomorrow is the day! Join us for the 24th Annual Richard L. Simmons Lecture in Surgical Science & Research Day! Where surgical minds meet, ideas grow and research transforms care. @UPMC_SurgRes @UPMCEnterprises @UPMCPhysicianEd @UPMC @PittResearch @PittTweet See you there! 👇

🔬 Join us for the 24th Annual Richard L. Simmons Lecture in Surgical Science & Research Day! This is where Surgical minds meet, Ideas grow, and Research transforms care @UPMC_SurgRes @UPMCEnterprises @UPMCPhysicianEd @UPMC @UPMCHillmanCC @PittResearch @PittTweet @VAPittsburgh

Have you registered yet? 🤔 If not, this is your reminder that registration is OPEN for the 23rd Annual Pittsburgh Vascular Symposium! Don’t miss your chance, secure your spot now! #VascularSurgery @UPMC_SurgRes @UPMC_Vascular @UPMC

Check out @Guyettef explain the "why" behind the PAIN Trial! youtu.be/T-3RbtZmE9w?si=TTUr…

Altemeier Lecture: The Power of “OMICS” in understanding Acute Critical Illness by Dr. Timothy Billiar. @PittSurgery Online portal for Multiomic Trauma Response Visualization is the future ! @SurgInfxSoc @SurgEdMD

🚨 TOMORROW! 🚨 Don’t miss the Altemeier Lecture featuring @trbilliar, Distinguished Professor and Chair of #PittSurgery 🎙️ "The Power of ‘Omic’ in Understanding Acute Critical Illness" 🗓️ Wed, May 6 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM 📍 Coronado Ballroom @SurgInfxSoc @UPMC @UPMC_SurgRes