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Sunday, June 25, 2017

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Colombia Visit Renews Ties, Grows Partnerships

Exploring 21st-century global partnership opportunities while renewing bonds that date to 1948, the University of Pittsburgh Chancellor Patrick Gallagher and a Pitt-UPMC delegation traveled to Colombia in May for a weeklong visit.

Read about the delegation to Colombia

Center’s Pitt Connections Run Deep

POWER House, a women’s recovery center with many ties to the University and alumni, honors Pitt’s David Hickton for his significant impact in the field of addiction.

Learn more about POWER House

Livingston Alexander with students at Pitt-Bradford

Pitt's Bradford, Titusville President a Rare Find

After 14 years of service, Livingston Alexander — a leader committed to academic success and community engagement — has chosen to step down as president of the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford and Titusville, effective June 30, 2018.

Targeting Immune Cells that Help Tumors Stay Hidden Could Improve Cancer Immunotherapy

The discovery shows that the immune system can be tweaked in order to find and destroy cancer cells more effectively.

Researchers Look Beyond the Brain for Answers About Intractable Depression

Someone once told Eve, a teen with severe intractable depression, she just wasn't working hard enough in therapy. But then her doctor, Pitt's Lisa Pan, learned that Eve can’t seem to make critical neurotransmitters.

Cancer Immunotherapy Expert Appointed Director of UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

Robert L. Ferris, a 15-year veteran of the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, head and neck cancer specialist and a leading voice in immunotherapy, begins July 1.

Patent Record Broken 2 Years in a Row

More than 90 patents were issued to the University this fiscal year as Pitt also advanced into the top third of the Top 100 Worldwide Universities Granted U.S. Utility Patents Ranking for 2016.

Patent Record Broken 2 Years in a Row

More than 90 patents were issued to the University this fiscal year as Pitt also advanced into the top third of the Top 100 Worldwide Universities Granted U.S. Utility Patents Ranking for 2016.

Toward Curing HIV: Test Finds Hidden Virus

Pitt scientists developed a test to detect "hidden" HIV that is faster, less labor-intensive and less expensive than the current "gold standard" test.

Two Pitt Startups Earn Top Ranking

The National Council of Entrepreneurial Tech Transfer chose Pitt startups Aeronics and uTranslated to attend its University Startups Conference and Demo Day in Washington, D.C.

Research

Targeting Immune Cells that Help Tumors Stay Hidden Could Improve Cancer Immunotherapy

The discovery shows that the immune system can be tweaked in order to find and destroy cancer cells more effectively.
Research

Researchers Look Beyond the Brain for Answers About Intractable Depression

Someone once told Eve, a teen with severe intractable depression, she just wasn't working hard enough in therapy. But then her doctor, Pitt's Lisa Pan, learned that Eve can’t seem to make critical neurotransmitters.
Innovation

Patent Record Broken 2 Years in a Row

More than 90 patents were issued to the University this fiscal year as Pitt also advanced into the top third of the Top 100 Worldwide Universities Granted U.S. Utility Patents Ranking for 2016.

Accolades

June 15, 2017

Engineering’s Wei Xiong Receives Office of Naval Research Award to Develop Next-generation Steel

June 15, 2017

Dean of Pharmacy Patricia Kroboth Receives Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania's 2017 Woman of Distinction Award

June 15, 2017

Bradford's Tammy Haley Awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award for Teaching and Dissemination

June 15, 2017

Lindsay C. Page Awarded Education Postdoctoral Fellowship

May 22, 2017

James Van Poolen Named the National HDI Analyst of the Year

Calendar

Thu

Jun

Discussion: Education for Leadership and Citizenship on Trans Issues

You are invited to join the discussion with Pittsburgh activists and professionals about trans topics across the disciplines and in a wide range of professions with a focus on curriculum transformation.

9:00 am

Thu

Jun

Faculty and Staff Open House: The Center for Creativity

Come and explore the Workshop’s resources – from 3D pens to musical instruments to our clay room – and get your “make” on. Pursue your own creative passion.

5:00 pm

Sun

Jul

College Preparation Workshop: The Bridge

This 6-day academy offers leadership development experience and college preparation for high school juniors and seniors. Housing and food will be provided. Workshop times vary for each day.

1:00 pm

In the Headlines

June 20, 2017

Introducing Pittwire

Colombia Visit Renews Ties, Grows Partnerships

Center’s Pitt Connections Run Deep

Pitt's Bradford, Titusville President a Rare Find

Targeting Immune Cells that Help Tumors Stay Hidden Could Improve Cancer Immunotherapy

Researchers Look Beyond the Brain for Answers About Intractable Depression

Cancer Immunotherapy Expert Appointed Director of UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

Patent Record Broken 2 Years in a Row

Patent Record Broken 2 Years in a Row

Toward Curing HIV: Test Finds Hidden Virus

Two Pitt Startups Earn Top Ranking

Targeting Immune Cells that Help Tumors Stay Hidden Could Improve Cancer Immunotherapy

Researchers Look Beyond the Brain for Answers About Intractable Depression

Patent Record Broken 2 Years in a Row

Accolades

Engineering’s Wei Xiong Receives Office of Naval Research Award to Develop Next-generation Steel

Calendar

Discussion: Education for Leadership and Citizenship on Trans Issues

Faculty and Staff Open House: The Center for Creativity

College Preparation Workshop: The Bridge

In the Headlines

Medical Schools Embracing More LGBTQ Topics in Classroom

Facebook's Counterterrorism Playbook Comes Into Focus

Facts Alone Won’t Convince People to Vaccinate Their Kids

Resources