UPMC Hillman, University of Pittsburgh melanoma researcher receives endowed immunotherapy award

People across Croatia gain access to advanced radiosurgery close to home at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Zabok

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center at Zabok General Hospital in Croatia is expanding access to the most advanced radiosurgery services for people across the country with the introduction of the Varian TrueBeam stereotactic body radiation therapy and stereotactic radiosurgery system. The new system delivers radiosurgery treatment with pinpoint accuracy and image-guided precision in a shorter amount of time than current conventional treatments.

September 19, 2025

Vol.51 No.34

In Brief

John Byrd named director of UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

John C. Byrd, a physician scientist who specializes in hematologic malignancies, was appointed director of UPMC Hillman Cancer Center.

September 05, 2025

Vol.51 No.32

In Brief

Kathryn Schmitz, José Zevallos named interim director, interim deputy director at UPMC Hillman

Kathryn SchmitzJosé ZevallosUPMC Hillman Cancer Center and the University of Pittsburgh announced that Kathryn Schmitz was appointed interim director of UPMC Hillman. José P. Zevallos was appointed as interim deputy director of UPMC Hillman.

January 31, 2025

Vol.51 No.04

In Brief

Report shows UPMC Hillman’s nearly $4B economic impact in Pennsylvania

A recent report showed that UPMC Hillman Cancer Center generated $3.98 billion in total economic impact in Pennsylvania through its clinical, research, and educational missions in 2023.

January 17, 2025

Vol.51 No.02

In Brief

Kathryn Schmitz receives 2024 Lifetime Impact Award from the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition

Kathryn H. Schmitz, an exercise oncology researcher at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, has been selected by the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition to receive a 2024 Lifetime Impact Award.

September 20, 2024

Vol.50 No.35

Clinical Roundup

Electronic prompt for surgeons may reduce breast cancer overtreatment

University of Pittsburgh and UPMC Hillman Cancer Center researchers have developed a novel prompt, or ‘nudge,’ embedded in the electronic health record that flags, for treating surgeons, older patients with early-stage breast cancer who may be at risk for unnecessary lymph node surgery.

July 19, 2024

Vol.50 No.29

UPMC Hillman, University of Pittsburgh melanoma researcher receives endowed immunotherapy award

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