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Pitt Pharmacy researchers earned a grant to improve opioid use disorder treatment
The school’s Program Evaluation and Research Unit will receive $7.8 million from the National Institute on Drug Abuse over five years.
Mubanga Kalimamukwento won the 2024 Drue Heinz Literature Prize, selected by Angie Cruz
Her collection, which will be published by University of Pittsburgh Press in October, explores Zambian womanhood.
Taylor Abel has been named chief of pediatric neurosurgery at UPMC
The Pitt Medicine and Engineering professor was tapped after a national search.
2 Pitt undergrads completed Pittsburgh Media Partnership internships
Read stories The Pitt News staffers James Paul and Betul Tuncer wrote throughout the fall semester.
A Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center system was selected for the National AI Research Resource Pilot Program
Neocortex is among six elite artificial intelligence computers that will participate in the U.S. program to support AI research and education.
14 Pitt people earned Year of Discourse and Dialogue funding
Units from around the University will pursue projects that foster open expression and productive conversation.
Lucas Berenbrok was elected as an American Pharmacists Association Fellow
The associate professor in Pitt’s Department of Pharmacy and Therapeutics is honored for exemplary achievements.
Pitt has launched a research partnership with bioMérieux
The French biotech company’s analytical and sequencing team will collaborate with the University’s clinical microbiology and infectious diseases divisions.
Jared Magnani’s study on education and heart health was published in JAMA Cardiology
The associate professor of medicine’s research found lower education was associated with lifetime cardiovascular disease risk.
A Pitt study on substance use among cancer survivors was published in JAMA Oncology
Research by Katie Fitzgerald Jones and Jessica Merlin sheds light on subpopulations of adult cancer survivors who may benefit from efforts to integrate cancer and addiction care.
Lara Putnam was cited in the New Mexico Attorney General’s lawsuit against Meta
The professor of history’s article on online child sexual abuse and exploitation is part of demonstrating “flaws in Facebook’s design.”
Jim Coleman’s book was honored by the American Association of Teachers of Italian
His exploration of Renaissance practices of improvisation and oral poetry, “A Sudden Frenzy,” won the organization’s First Book Prize.
2 Pitt Law professors were elected Fellows of the American Bar Foundation
John Linarelli and Christian Powell Sundquist join a prestigious group — no more than 1% of licensed attorneys with outstanding dedication to the highest principles of the legal profession.
Jacqueline Ellison’s research was published in Health Affairs
Her study on contraceptive use among Medicaid enrollees could have major health implications for people with disabilities.
Pitt received a seed grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation
The University will use the $250,000 award to advance diverse, equitable STEM doctoral programs.
Jamie Ducar and Khirsten L. Scott received prestigious community engagement awards
Campus Compact recognized the pair for their efforts in education equity, administration and ethical engagement.
The University Library System will host the full collection of Pitt podcast ‘Being Human’
Audio and transcripts of interviews with nearly 70 humanities researchers are available now.
Anthony Grace was awarded a continuation of his National Institutes of Health grant
The Distinguished Professor of Neuroscience is studying adolescent stress as a risk factor for major mental disorders.
Pitt health sciences was recognized for professional development by the National Postdoctoral Association
The schools’ Office of Academic Career Development received a nod from the NPA Pilot Recognition Program.
The STEM Coding Lab was awarded a grant from the Richard King Mellon Foundation
Pitt students and faculty volunteer with the nonprofit, which strives to provide under-resourced Pittsburgh-area children with essential computer skills.
