Innovation and Research
Community members and Pitt partners work together to plan how the field of life sciences can benefit Greater Hazelwood
For more than 25 years, Pitt has partnered with residents and nonprofit leaders to build a brighter future. Here’s what’s next.
A federal grant will create a new drug discovery center at Pitt
Researchers and clinicians at the School of Medicine and UPMC will use the $7.8 million in funding to start the Pitt Translational Center for Microphysiology Systems.
Pitt research on small galaxies was published in Nature
Their findings from James Webb Space Telescope observations show they may be responsible for opening the universe to light.
He was diagnosed with a rare genetic disease in high school. As a Pitt postdoc, he’s committed to finding answers.
Anthony Anzell came to the School of Public Health to study the mechanisms of hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia with Beth Roman, a leading expert and basic research director in Pitt’s HHT Center.
Jonathan Rubin will chair a Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics activity group
In the role, the professor in Pitt’s Department of Mathematics will lead forum discussions on dynamical systems.
Peggy Liu was honored by the Association for Psychological Science for early career contributions
The Ben L. Fryrear Chair in Marketing is recognized as a leading expert on consumer behavior.
This Pitt junior’s podcast is transforming communities through conversation
“Let’s Talk Social Innovation” spotlights local and University leaders making an impact.
Pitt ranks in top 20 for patents granted to universities worldwide
Pitt innovators earned 114 U.S. patents in 2023. Learn how the Innovation Institute can help your invention make it to market.
Rory Cooper was elected to the National Academy of Engineering
The appointment is among the highest professional distinctions that can be accorded to an engineer.
Pitt is on a team that was granted $1M for energy research
The award is part of the National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engines program.