On October 6, 2008, the University of Pittsburgh hosted the 4th Annual Celebration of Innovation 2008 honoring Pitt innovators.  Among recipients were Drs. Patrick Kochanek, Samuel Tisherman, Xianren Wu, and Mr. William Stezoski, from the Safar Center for Resuscitation Research, who were recognized for their work on Emergency Preservation and Resuscitation.