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A New Wrinkle on Vascular Implants
An undergraduate research project in the Swanson School of Engineering sent alumnus Joe Pugar (’17) in a new career direction, as CEO of startup company Aruga Technologies.
Librarian helps families of mentally ill access support, resources with new guide
In her new book, advocate and law librarian Linda Tashbook offers practical advice as well as nuts-and-bolts legal information that family members of those with mental illness need.
‘You Are Fantastic! Pick Ugly Produce!’
In a series of studies, Jillian Hmurovic, a doctoral candidate at the Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business, and colleagues found that boosting consumer self-esteem increased how much people were
Social Work Researcher Makes Connection Between Pet Ownership and Wellness
A team led by Pitt’s Mary Beth Rauktis surveyed area food banks and found that patrons with pets had fewer food security issues than those without, though some pet owners also cut down on their own
Researcher Probes How Viruses Hack Cells
Pitt virologist Terence Dermody thinks of cells like little factories. He and a team of doctoral students are working to decode how viruses can disrupt the assembly line.
Study Investigates Rising Drug Prices
A recent study led by Pitt’s Inmaculada Hernandez found that new drugs entering the market drive up prices, but drug companies are also hiking prices on older drugs.
Election Security Commission Releases Study and Recommendations
The Blue Ribbon Commission on Pennsylvania’s Election Security, co-chaired by Pitt Cyber’s David Hickton, urges the state to issue bonds, require audits and create emergency plans to protect elections
Pitt-led Study Models Technology to Make Carbon Dioxide Capture More Efficient
Pitt’s Chris Wilmer and a team of researchers developed a computer model that shows how tiny spongelike structures could reduce emissions from coal-generated power plants.
Interpersonal Research Brings Humans One Step Closer to Mars Mission
Working with the National Science Foundation’s United States Antarctic Program, scientists from Pitt collected data that highlights the potential for psychological symptoms and conditions that degrade
Vibrant Media Lab Taking World’s First Game Console, the 47-year-old Odyssey, Online
Pitt’s Vibrant Media Lab is helping to answer complex questions of technology and culture, exploring past forms of media and experimenting with new ones in a cultural and social context. The
Innovation Competitions Drive Creativity, Boost Researchers’ Projects to the Marketplace
This fall's competitions awarded more than $600,000 for faculty and student researchers. In addition, mentoring opportunities in the competitions offer researchers help in commercialization, which
Colder, Darker Climates Increase Alcohol Consumption and Liver Disease
New research from Pitt and UPMC demonstrates what many doctors have long assumed — that climate and alcohol intake are related.
Research Duo Honored With Achievement Awards for Tackling Global Health Problems
Professor P.S. Reddy and alumnus Tushar Singh (GSPH ’14) recently received Sheth International Achievement Awards for their work in developing nations. Singh, now at the CDC, trained medical workers
From Sci-Fi to Real Life: Newly Discovered Substance Changes the Behavior of Water
A research team at the University of Pittsburgh has discovered a liquid polymer that raises water’s freezing point from 32 degrees Fahrenheit to about 100 degrees Fahrenheit, much like the deadly ice
Researcher Eyes Training, Intervention to Help Those With Mild Cognitive Impairment
Not quite dementia, but more than a “senior moment,” mild cognitive impairment affects the lives of thousands of Americans. Juleen Rodakowski, an assistant professor in the Department of Occupational
Pitt Sets Course for Student Success With Inaugural Advanced Analytics Summit
Imagine a tool that looks at a student’s specific interests, experiences and goals and lights the way along a personalized path. Pitt is leading the discussion on how advanced analytics can create
Pitt Cyber Expert Discusses Security, Integrity Concerns Ahead of Upcoming Elections
Voter-verifiable paper ballots and changes to the voter registration process were among the recommendations Pitt’s David Hickton recently offered to the Pennsylvania House and Senate.
Big Funding for Big Data: Multidisciplinary Team Gets Grant to Study Anesthesia Complications
The National Science Foundation recently awarded a team led by engineer Heng Huang $1.18 million to use machine learning to predict postoperative complications and patient outcomes.
Long-term Study Identifies Dementia Risk Factor
Stiff arteries could lead to “silent” brain damage and therefore dementia risk, a 15-year study led by researchers at Pitt Public Health found. And that risk factor could be preventable.
Animation App Helps Patients Describe Pain
Pitt's Charles Jonassaint led a team that developed the Painimation tablet-based app. The innovation helps patients visually describe where, how much and what kind of pain they feel.
