April Movers & Shakers

M. Saiful Huq, Ph.D., director of medical physics in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, has been awarded the Inaugural Gold Medal of the Asia and Middle East Society of Therapeutic Radiation and Oncology (AMSTRO). The recognition was presented during AMSTRO’s first meeting, held in Dubai in February, which gathered participants from 64 countries under the theme “Shaping the Future of Cancer Care: Regional Voices. Global Collaboration.” 

Independence Health System announced the addition of board-certified orthopedic surgeon, Anthony Mustovich, DO, FAAOS, to the medical staff at Butler Memorial Hospital. With more than a decade of experience as an orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Mustovich specializes in sports-related injuries and joint replacement surgery. He has a particular interest in the Jiffy procedure, an advanced knee replacement technique designed to preserve muscle and tendon structure, resulting in faster recovery and reduced postoperative pain. 

Ana Kay Yaghoubian received the American Association of University Women's Gateway to Equity Award from the North Hills Pittsburgh Branch on March 18 at La Roche University. Yaghoubian, who served as the director of Education Programs at Adagio Health, started a program to prevent dating violence, secured a federal grant from the Office of Population Affairs, for which she served as project director, as well as multiple grants from the state Department of Health.

The Three Rivers Film Festival, presented annually by Film Pittsburgh, has been named the #3 Best Film Festival in the United States in the USA TODAY 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards, a nationwide poll recognizing standout cultural attractions and experiences. The 45th annual Three Rivers Film Festival (3RFF) returns this year, November 5–15. 

Food21 of Pennsylvania welcomed Dennis P. McManus of Pittsburgh, to its board of directors. McManus brings decades of government, education, nonprofit, and community outreach experience to Food21. The organization’s mission is to create sustainable jobs, economic opportunities, and access to nutrition by converting undervalued community assets into thriving, food-centered ventures. 

Louis DeVito, D.O., of Pittsburgh's Morningside neighborhood, has been selected to join theAnesthesiology Residency Program at Allegheny Health Network. A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, he is currently completing his medical degree at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and will graduate in May.