Piervincenzo Rizzo is developing a new glaucoma test with an NIH grant
The professor of civil engineering’s device, funded by the National Eye Institute, will be more comfortable and accurate.
A new state-of-the-art Pitt health sciences building is officially open
The Fifth and Halket building serves as home to the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and two School of Medicine departments.
John Kirkwood was this year’s Thomas E. Richards Distinguished Lecture Series keynote speaker
Kirkwood is the Sandra and Thomas Usher Chair in melanoma research in the School of Medicine.
2 Pitt researchers were named 2026 STAT Wunderkinds
A cancer researcher at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and a recent School of Medicine graduate are among 28 early career scientists on this year’s list.
A $5M gift from the Mario Lemieux Foundation will support microbiome research at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
The new center will help researchers better understand how microorganisms that naturally live in and on the human body can influence cancer development.
Senior vice chancellor and dean of the School of Medicine search begins with virtual forums
Open forums on Sept. 18 and 22 and an online survey will provide a chance for the University community and friends to provide input on the search.
2 Pitt professors won American Chemical Society honors
Angela Gronenborn won the Nakanishi Prize and Kay Brummond took home an Arthur C. Cope Scholar Award.
Pitt doctors performed the first artificial iris implantation in Western Pennsylvania
The transformative procedure largely saved the vision of Vice Chancellor for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Evan Facher.
Anantha Shekhar announced his plans to step down from health sciences leadership roles
The senior vice chancellor for health sciences and dean of the School of Medicine will return to faculty effective June 30, 2027, or upon his successor’s arrival.
7 Pitt alumni and leaders earned 2026 C-Suite Awards
This year’s Pittsburgh Business Times awardees include Vice Chancellor for Alumni Relations Nancy Merritt and Distinguished Professor of Emergency Medicine Donald Yealy.