David R. Oliver-Smith, M.D. Education: Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Mass., M.D., 1985 University of Vermont, Burlington, Vt., B.A. Chemistry, 1981 Training: Resident in Neurosurgery Peter J. Janneta, M.D., Chairman Department of Neurosurgery, University of Pittsburgh, 1986-1992. General Surgery Internship Robert Hobson, M.D., Chairman Department of Surgery, Boston University Affiliated Hospitals, 1985-1986. Hospital Appointments: Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pa. Sewickley Valley Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pa. Suburban general Hospital, Belleview, Pa. Somerset Hospital, Somerset, Pa. Presbyterian-University Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pa. Licensure and Certification: 1998 Board Certified, American Board of Neurological Surgery 1987 Pennsylvania Medical Physician and Surgeon 1986 Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners Presentations and Invited Lectures: 1. Oliver-Smith D. Adult Tethered Cord Syndrome. Neuroscience Grand Rounds, Allegheny General Hospital, January 12, 2000. 2. Oliver-Smith D. Myelopathy. Neuroscience Grand Rounds, Allegheny General Hospital, May 1998. 3. Oliver-Smith D. Head Injury. Advance Trauma Life Support Course, Allegheny General Hospital, November 15, 1996. 4. Oliver-Smith D. Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage - New Treatments. Medical Grand Rounds, Somerset Hospital, Somerset, Pa., May 1996. 5. Oliver-Smith D. Head Injury. Advance Trauma Life Support Course, Allegheny General Hospital, June 24, 1995. 6. Oliver-Smith D. Head Injury. Advance Trauma Life Support Course, Allegheny General Hospital, April 15, 1994. 7. Oliver-Smith D. Steroid Use in Neurosurgery. Neuroscience Grand rounds, Allegheny General Hospital, May 1995. 8. Oliver-Smith D. Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery, medical Grand Rounds, Somerset Hospital, Somerset Pa., August 17, 1994. 9. Oliver-Smith D. Pseudotumor Cerebri Hydrocephalus, and Brain Elasticity. Neuroscience Grand Rounds, Allegheny General Hospital, May 18. 10. Oliver-Smith D, Sekhar L, Hirsch B, Janecka I. Operative Management of large glomus jugulare tumors requiring combined resection. North American Skull Base Society Annual Meeting, February 17, 1990, Los Angeles, Calif. Courses Taught: 1. Instructor, Advanced Trauma Life Support Course, Allegheny General Hospital, November 1996, June 1995, April 1994. 2. Instructor, Dontemporary Stereotactic Neurosurgery Course, Pittsburgh, Pa. July 13-15, 1989. Awards and Honors: 5/85 Cum Laude Graduate, Boston University School of Medicine 5/85 Upjohn Achievement Award, Boston University School of Medicine 10/83 Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, Boston University School of Medicine 5/81 Cum Laude Graduate, University of Vermont 5/81 Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, University of Vermont Research: 7/90-6/91 Development of a model for vasospasm in the rat. Investigation of the use of iron-chelating compounds and anti-oxidants in the treatment and prophylaxis of cerebral vasospasm. Department of Neurosurgery University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine Frank Vertosick, M.D., Supervisor Peter J. Janneta, M.D., Supervisor 7/89-6/90 Investigation of protein Kinase C – dependent growth factor pathways in a rat glioma model. Department of Neurosurgery University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine Frank Vertosick, M.D., Supervisor 6/84-8/84 Investigation of the role of vasoactive substances in a dog head injury model. 9/79-5/81 Investigation of the synthesis of vincadifformine and related vinca alkaloids. Department of Chemistry University of Vermont Martin E. Kuehne, Ph.D., Supervisor Publication: 1. Kuehne ME, Matsko T, Bohnert J, Motyka L, Oliver-Smith D. Studies in biominetic alkaloid syntheses. J Org Chem 46: 2002-9, 1981.