Innovation and Research
Breakthrough catalyst insight may unlock new possibilities for safer water disinfection
A research team including Pitt engineers used quantum chemistry to uncover design principles for generating sustainable alternatives to chlorine.
This new antibody test only takes 10 minutes, no blood draw necessary
A highly selective sensor developed by Pitt researchers can quantify immune responses — but may also have implications for everything from cancer treatments to allergy detection.
2 new spaces in the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center will enhance treatment options and patient care
The Mario Lemieux Immunotherapy Center and the Pietrandrea Clinic are officially open after a Nov. 13 dedication ceremony.
A new way to make phage DNA lays groundwork for better infection treatments
The study, by Graham Hatfull and colleagues, surmounts a long-lasting barrier to constructing the genomes of bacteria-killing viruses.
Pavlov’s dogs were conditioned to go to their treat. Why do some animals learn to interact with the bell instead?

