2026 Safar Symposium a Smashing Success
The 23rd Safar Symposium was held at the University of Pittsburgh on May 7-8, 2026. The morning of the first day of the symposium was held at the University Club and addressed “The Intelligent Health System: Embedded Learning, Quality, and Action in Resuscitation...Former Safar Center T32 Fellow Receives 2026 SCCM Research Section Scholarship
Michael Taylor, MD MPH (Safar Center T32 Fellow 2023-2025) received the 2026 SCCM Research Section Scholarship at the Society for Critical Care Medicine Congress for his abstract, titled “Developing an EHR-Embedded Digital Safety Net to Reduce Acute Care Critical Deterioration Events.”
ChatCPR, A Readily Deployable AI-Enabled CPR Instructor
Safar Center investigators led and contributed to a novel JAMA Internal Medicine study evaluating whether artificial intelligence can guide bystanders through cardiopulmonary resuscitation during out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
Histotechnology Memorial Fund to honor the late Rosalyn Garman at the Safar Center
Rosalyn’s histotechnology fund is designed to provide additional support that will target the histotechnology programs within the various Safar Center research projects,
A Tribute to Dr. Patrick Kochanek, Director Emeritus
The Safar Center pays tribute to Dr. Patrick Kochanek upon his retirement after 31 years as Director, honoring his transformative impact on resuscitation and traumatic brain injury research, his leadership in pediatric critical care medicine, and his legacy as an exceptional mentor and collaborator.

