Health and Wellness
Pitt researchers took the most detailed images ever of bacteria-killing viruses
The new images could help researchers engineer the phages to attack specific targets.
A Pitt professor is bringing her global perspective to this African medical research partnership
Tiffany Gary-Webb is collaborating with scientists in Senegal to better understand noncommunicable disease — and barriers to international research partnerships.
Susanne Gollin, a pioneering cancer researcher and cytogeneticist, died at 71
The School of Public Health professor emerita was among the first researchers to join what is now the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center.
5 ways to combat loneliness, according to David Greene and Katie Dealy
The nationally recognized experts discussed strategies for open conversation and community building as part of a Year of Discourse and Dialogue forum.
Lucas Hill was appointed executive director of Pitt PERU
He brings extensive experience in research and education in substance use to the School of Pharmacy’s Program Evaluation and Research Unit.
Pitt was recertified as a HeartSafe Campus
The National Collegiate Emergency Medical Services Foundation recognizes schools for offering AED and CPR trainings and other heart-healthy initiatives.
Rebecca Price
Transforming care for treatment-resistant depression.
Xing Chen won 3 grants for her research to better understand and restore sight
She’s working on bringing the implant, which could present a new way to restore patients’ sight, to market with startup Phosphoenix.
The National Academy of Inventors elected 2 Pitt faculty as new senior members
Yuan Liu and Juan Taboas received the honor for their innovative work in drug discovery and regenerative medicine, respectively.
3 ways Pitt researchers are making strides in assistive technology
From smart uses of smart-home technology to driving simulators, these innovators are leveraging tech to improve lives.