Department of Bioengineering

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Monday, February 15, 2021

Three Pitt Professors Named to National Academy of Inventors Senior Members Class
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Tuesday, February 9, 2021

Pitt Professor Joins Alpha Chi Forum on Race, Privilege and Responsibility
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Wednesday, December 9, 2020

Students, Alumni ‘Charging’ Forward With New Phone Battery Device
Developed in a Pitt engineering classroom, the Canal Battery Guard mediates between your phone and charger to keep the battery working better for longer.
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Wednesday, December 9, 2020

Study Shows Genetically Engineered Mini-Livers Extend the Life of Mice With Liver Disease
The new study, led by pathologist and bioengineer Mo Ebrahimkhani, is a step toward figuring out the genes necessary to produce mature cells needed to construct a functioning liver.
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Wednesday, December 2, 2020

Rory Cooper Appointed Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research
Inventor and assistive technology researcher Rory Cooper will take on a first-ever role to foster collaborations between STEM disciplines and the health sciences.
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Wednesday, November 25, 2020

New Research Develops Testing Method for Shoe Tread
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Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Hill District CEC Introduces Digital Inclusion Efforts for Pittsburgh
Many careers today require more tech skills than ever. Pitt’s Community Engagement Center in the Hill District has launched multiple initiatives for school-aged students and adults to boost science and tech literacy in the city.
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Wednesday, October 14, 2020

Where Does Your Swab Go After Surveillance Testing?
At Pitt, the MiGEL Lab and its robot liquid handler play a major role in processing surveillance testing samples. Learn how samples are pooled, tested and sequenced to help in the battle against COVID-19.
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Friday, October 9, 2020

Sanjeev Shroff Inducted as Fellow of the International Academy of Medical and Biological Engineering
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Tuesday, October 6, 2020

National Health Research Institute Scientific Council Select Savio L-Y. Woo as Standing Member