Innovation Institute
How this Pitt duo’s startup plans to attack the ‘tricky beast’ that is cancer
A platform developed by Jason Lohmueller and Alex Dieters could allow immunotherapies to be delivered to tumors with more flexibility and precision.
This social scientist turned entrepreneur supports Black parents with an innovative program
Parenting doesn’t come with a manual, but it does come with community, thanks to James Huguley.
This Pitt medical student wants to make tests for cerebral aneurysms simpler and more effective
Adi Mittal balances research, classwork and business as a student and startup founder.
9 projects earned funding from the Dietrich Innovation Initiative
The new program will provide resources for faculty and staff to explore ambitious, collaborative projects.
How a fish could lead to new hope for treating persistent wounds
An unexpected discovery by School of Medicine Professor Michael Tsang led to his startup Zegenex — and a new way to treat serious wounds.
Celebrate 10 years of the Pitt Innovation Challenge on Oct. 11
This year’s 6 finalist teams will pitch their ideas for funding awards totaling up to $550,000.
Three Pitt leaders were named to the Pittsburgh Business Times Power 100 list
The 2023 list of influential people included Chancellor Patrick Gallagher, Evan Facher and Don Yealy.
Evan Facher is the inaugural associate dean for commercial translation in the School of Medicine
He’ll continue in his leadership roles at the Innovation Institute as well.
Celebration of innovation
Meet this year’s emerging innovator, startup of the year, small business of the year and more, as recognized by Pitt’s Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship.