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DNA’s Dark Matter Comes to Light
Anne-Ruxandra Carvunis studies the parts of DNA that were once thought to be junk. What she found there overturned a fundamental assumption of cellular biology.
Researchers Find Link Between Alcohol Use, Perceived Physical Attractiveness
Many social situations involve alcohol, but little is known about why people drink and how drinking might affect perceptions of others. A study by Pitt psychologists offers the field next steps for
Developmental psychologist studies subculture’s ‘fursuit’ of happiness
Pitt–Bradford’s Rebecca McHugh, an assistant professor of developmental psychology, returns to Anthrocon to study identity and stigma among furries — a global community of anthropomorphic fans.
Pitt Task Force Outlines Framework for Confronting Nationwide Opioid Crisis
Pitt is taking a leading role in tackling the public health crisis by strengthening its prevention, treatment and recovery programs to bring meaningful change to the lives of students.
New Institute Aims for Global Leadership in Computer Modeling and Simulation
The Modeling and Managing Complicated Systems Institute will use artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze massive data sets, helping to find new solutions to national security
French, Danish, UK Partnerships Advance Research, Education Endeavors
Renewing existing partnerships with European institutes and universities and creating a new one with the Danish Energy Agency, the University of Pittsburgh looks to advance research initiatives and
Shoe Tread Research Gains Traction
By modeling friction and tread design, bioengineers Kurt Beschorner and Seyed Moghaddam are working toward a safer shoe.
‘All of Us’ Million Person Precision Medicine Initiative Launches, Seeks Volunteers
Pitt is home to a new national effort called All of Us, which is seeking 120,000 volunteers from the region and 1 million across America to help make the future of health care more personalized.
Life Sciences Week Brings Researchers, Business Leaders Together
Researchers in Pittsburgh are discovering and delivering new ways to improve life and health across the globe. This year’s Life Sciences Week events showcased the facilities, technologies and
Award-Winning Study of Veterans Finds Increased Risk for Unsafe Prescribing
Veterans prescribed medications through both the Veterans Affairs and Medicare had more than double the odds of exposure to potentially unsafe medication, a study from Pitt pharmacists has found — and
Cardiologist's Creation Aims to Reduce Radiation Exposure From Stress Tests
Cardiologist Maliha Zahid aims to reduce the amount of radiation that patients are exposed to when undergoing diagnostic imaging. Her creation, to be used during cardiac stress tests, was a Pitt
Researchers shed new light on the neuroscience of paying attention
New Pitt research advances the understanding of how two seemingly different brain processes related to attention are more similar than previously thought.
Engineer Visits Recent Natural Disaster Sites for Insight on Infrastructure Improvements
Hurricane Maria wreaked havoc on Puerto Rico, damaging much of its energy infrastructure. Pitt’s Alexis Kwasinski visited the island and other sites of natural disasters to find ways to update energy
These researchers are revising how Americans get healthy
Pitt's John M. Jakicic and Kirk I. Erickson are updating the nation’s physical activity guidelines. Among their suggestions: Even a burst of activity for less than 10 minutes can help deskbound
Research on Blood Clots Could Lead to Better Bleeding Control on the Battlefield and Beyond
Platelets — the body’s internal Band-Aids — are sometimes too effective at stopping bleeding, causing potentially dangerous clots. Matthew D. Neal, assistant professor of surgery and critical care
New National Guidelines Aim to Combat Fatigue in Emergency, Shift Workers
After reviewing thousands of studies of shift and emergency workers, Pitt researchers developed five guidelines to help combat fatigue, including limiting shift duration, providing caffeine and
New Research: For a Head Start on Cognitive Recovery After Stroke, Get Moving, Anytime
Much of the neural repair occurs during the first three months following a stroke. But, exercise may benefit patients' brains, no matter how much time has passed, Pitt researchers say.
Researchers 'Speed Date' in Search of Expert Help to Take Ideas From Concept to Market
Starting a conversation on a blind date can be intimidating, and the same might be said for researchers looking for just the right expert to help them take their ideas from concept to reality.
Pitt's 5000 Baum Project will accelerate cancer, transplant and immunotherapy innovations
The University is creating a research, entrepreneurship and innovation hub to nurture and speed the development of new ideas and breakthrough technologies. The results could reinvent how health care
Video Game for Emergency Doctors Battles for Top Prize in Bracket-style Innovation Contest
As reigning champions of STAT Madness — a bracket-style, national innovation contest — Pitt and UPMC hope this year’s entry, the emergency doctor video game Night Shift, can hold the crown.
