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Monday, October 22, 2018

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Big Funding for Big Data: Multidisciplinary Team Gets Grant to Study Anesthesia Complications

The National Science Foundation recently awarded a team led by engineer Heng Huang $1.18 million to use machine learning to predict postoperative complications and patient outcomes.

Long-term Study Identifies Dementia Risk Factor

Stiff arteries could lead to “silent” brain damage and therefore dementia risk, a 15-year study led by researchers at Pitt Public Health found. And that risk factor could be preventable.

Animation App Helps Patients Describe Pain

Pitt's Charles Jonassaint led a team that developed the Painimation tablet-based app. The innovation helps patients visually describe where, how much and what kind of pain they feel.

Under Pressure: Device Could Help to Avoid Pipeline Disasters, Aid Glaucoma Patients

A team led by Pitt engineer Piervincenzo Rizzo is developing a sensor aimed at preventing corrosion-induced pipeline breaks. The technology could have other impacts, including measuring eye pressure in glaucoma patients.

Pitt Again Named Best Public University in Northeast, Best Public Value in State

The Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings and Kiplinger’s Personal Finance honored Pitt with top rankings, and 2017 brought important rankings from additional national organizations.

Wrestling Dental Student Visits ‘Parts Unknown’

Britt Baker has won several wrestling championships. But this spring, she expects to claim an even bigger title: doctor of dental medicine. See her interview on "Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown" as the show explores eclectic corners of Pittsburgh, airing Oct. 22.

'Pitt Tonight' and Tomorrow: Emmy-nominated Student Production Makes a Lasting Mark

Jesse Irwin (A&S '17) wanted to start a late-night talk show at Pitt. With a student crew and film studies Assistant Professor Robert Clift's support, he made it happen in three months — and snagged an Emmy nod.

Accolades

October 18, 2018

4 Pitt News Staffers Nominated for National Awards

October 18, 2018

Associate Professors Adam Lee and Rosta Farzan Receive NSF Award for Privacy Work

October 18, 2018

Epidemiologist Jane Cauley Wins Prestigious Service Award

October 18, 2018

Public Health Students Selected for Future Leaders Program

October 10, 2018

Two Female Faculty Members Recognized for Research in Computational Social Science

October 10, 2018

School of Medicine’s David Binion Wins 2018 Sherman Prize

October 9, 2018

Humanity in Action Fellowship Awardees Work Toward Social Justice at Home and Abroad

October 4, 2018

Three Pitt Researchers Win NIH Director’s Awards

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Big Funding for Big Data: Multidisciplinary Team Gets Grant to Study Anesthesia Complications

Long-term Study Identifies Dementia Risk Factor

Animation App Helps Patients Describe Pain

Under Pressure: Device Could Help to Avoid Pipeline Disasters, Aid Glaucoma Patients

Pitt Again Named Best Public University in Northeast, Best Public Value in State

Wrestling Dental Student Visits ‘Parts Unknown’

'Pitt Tonight' and Tomorrow: Emmy-nominated Student Production Makes a Lasting Mark

4 Pitt News Staffers Nominated for National Awards

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