Ektha Parchuri

MS4 @ Pitt Med | Studying polytrauma in patients with hemoglobinopathies

[Ektha Parchuri @ekthaparchuri]

Fresh off the press: association between trauma triage and time-to-vaso-occlusive events in patients with sickle cell disease after traumatic injury: a retrospective study from @pitttrauma @PittCHAMPP and team! @TSACO_AAST https://t.co/QV4jqJlI1u

[Pitt Surgery @PittSurgery]

From discovering her passion for pediatric surgery through a high school shadowing opportunity to leading one of the nation's largest multi-center studies on non-traumatic massive bleeding, Dr.@ICampwala's career reflects the power of curiosity, mentorship, and scientific discovery.

At the University of Pittsburgh Department of Surgery, Dr. Campwala shares how a collaborative culture, world-class mentors, and cutting-edge research have shaped her journey as a surgeon-scientist.

In this conversation, Dr. Campwala discusses:

• Why she is leading the HEMOSTAT Study, a nationwide multi-center effort to better understand resuscitation practices for patients experiencing non-traumatic massive bleeding.

• How a decade at Pitt Surgery transformed mentors into lifelong colleagues and friends within one of the country's most collaborative surgical departments.

• The unexpected high school experience that inspired her to pursue pediatric surgery and a career dedicated to advancing patient care.

• Her advice to future surgeons on making the most of mentorship, research, and networking opportunities.

Watch the full conversation and discover how Pitt Surgery is advancing research, cultivating exceptional surgeon-scientists, and preparing the next generation of surgical leaders.

Learn more about the program: https://t.co/eQwY9aQcay

#PittSurgery #Surgery #MedicalEducation #PediatricSurgery #SurgeonScientist #ClinicalResearch #SurgicalInnovation #Mentorship #HealthcareLeadership #FutureOfSurgery @ICampwala

[Ektha Parchuri @ekthaparchuri]

4am random thoughts ➡️ 4yrs of inquiry in sickle cell disease 🫡

Grateful to be back at #NNS2026 presenting our work on how TBI shapes systemic responses in hemoglobinopathy. Thankful for incredible mentors, collaborators, and the curiosity that keeps us asking questions :)

[Regan Shanahan, MD @reganmshanahan]

Thrilled to match at Pitt and train with my amazing co-residents. Thank you the attendings, residents, and mentors who have supported me along the way! 🤍

[Pitt Med Neurosurgery Interest Group @Pitt_NSIG]

Lots of posters presented by our medical students tonight at #CNS2025 @CNS_Update

@PittNeurosurg @PittTweet @PittHealthSci

@NitinAgarwalMD @SCOLIorg @GAZenonosMD @dtfernandesc

[Ektha Parchuri @ekthaparchuri]

@joshua_b_brown @PittSurgery @PittTTMRC @stat_medevac @PittEMSDocs Go Dr. Boland!!!!

[Joshua Brown @joshua_b_brown]

Dr. Sebastian Boland presents his initial work on the Air Medical Inter-facility Triage (AMIT) score for identifying trauma patients that benefit from air medical transport from a referral hospital to a trauma center. @PittSurgery @PittTTMRC @stat_medevac @PittEMSDocs #aast2025

[Pitt Med Neurosurgery Interest Group @Pitt_NSIG]

Congratulations to MS3 Sohan Rao @srao24k on being 1 of 16 medical students nationwide to win the prestigious @NREFORG Medical Student Summer Research Fellowship!!

@PittNeurosurg @PittHealthSci @PittTweet @UPMC @UPMCPhysicianEd

[Joshua Brown @joshua_b_brown]

https://t.co/9hab2U99OC
Honored to be part of this important spotlight on the rural EMS crisis by @voxdotcom. It will only get worse unless we fundamentally change approach to EMS in our communities.
@PittHealthSci @UPMCnews
@PittEMSDocs @stat_medevac @NAEMSP @NAEMT_ @PittSurgery

[Pitt Neurosurgery @PittNeurosurg]

At #Neurotrauma2025, Ava Puccio (c) received the Mary Ann Liebert Award for Science for outstanding contributions to the field of neurotrauma and Pat Kochanek (r) the Honorary Award for lifelong contributions to advancing science and care for TBI. @Neurotrauma @UPMC @Pitt_NCTC

[NeurotraumaSociety @Neurotrauma]

🚀 Discover. Design. Deliver.
Celebrating our Top 20 Trainee Poster Award Winners at #Neurotrauma2025!
Your science wowed us — with bold ideas, sharp design, and real-world impact. 🧠💡
The future of neurotrauma is in good hands. 🙌🏼
#NextGenNeurotrauma #NNS2025

[Pitt Med Neurosurgery Interest Group @Pitt_NSIG]

Superstar MS3 Ektha Parchuri @ekthaparchuri presenting her work evaluating the relationship of perioperative serum prealbumin levels and mortality for patients undergoing posterior cervical decompression and fusion

#AANS2025

@PittNeurosurg @PittTweet @PittHealthSci @AANSNeuro

[Ektha Parchuri @ekthaparchuri]

A fun day at #AAST! I had the incredible opportunity to present our work on early pulmonary embolism risk among trauma patients with sickle cell disease! Thankful for my mentors for their support, excited to continue leading this work. @joshua_b_brown @glappingcarr @tzakrison

[Ektha Parchuri @ekthaparchuri]

@DMuchnok Congratulations!!

[British Journal of Haematology @BrJHaem]

"The CaRISMA study uncovers crucial insights into the connection between depression and pain in sickle cell disease patients. Discover how mental health interventions can enhance pain outcomes https://t.co/T6iPvE9jsd
@drjonassaint @ekthaparchuri @PittGIM

[Ektha Parchuri @ekthaparchuri]

Feeling very thankful for my dream team and mentors! @drjonassaint @joshua_b_brown @daniellegruen @ldc_paz @Guyettef @PittGIM @PittSurgery

[Ektha Parchuri @ekthaparchuri]

Fresh off the press: association between trauma triage and time-to-vaso-occlusive events in patients with sickle cell disease after traumatic injury: a retrospective study from @pitttrauma @PittCHAMPP and team! @TSACO_AAST https://t.co/QV4jqJlI1u

[ASH @ASH_hematology]

Sickle cell trait (SCT) is an inherited blood disorder that affects more than 100 million people worldwide 🩸🌎 Unlike #sicklecell disease, individuals with #SCT carry only one unique gene & typically lead normal lives.

#WorldSickleCellDay (1/7)

[Ektha Parchuri @ekthaparchuri]

Check out our work here: https://t.co/h6JJ2KuhIH (https://t.co/h6JJ2KuhIH)

[Ektha Parchuri @ekthaparchuri]

Super thrilled to serve as a moderator and share our work about injury prevalence in SCD folks and areas of advocacy at the 17th Annual Sickle Cell Disease Research and Educational Symposium.

Thank you to my amazing group of mentors @drjonassaint @joshua_b_brown @ldc_paz #FSCDR

[Ektha Parchuri @ekthaparchuri]

So proud of my lil man 🫶🏽

[Scripps National Spelling Bee @ScrippsBee]

#Speller177 Raana Parchuri from Pennsylvania has spelled the word naperer, which shares etymology with both napkin and map, incorrectly. https://t.co/cgjD7KftwV #spellingbee