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Bernard Fisher, a pioneer in breast cancer research, dies at 101

The distinguished service professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine was a role model for the surgeon-scientist.

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Linda Tashbook holds her book in front of shelves

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.

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Pioneering physician-scientist and Distinguished Service Professor Bernard Fisher marks 100th birthday

His work has led to an improved rate of survival and quality of life for countless women with breast cancer as well as patients with other forms of cancer.

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AIDS Free Pittsburgh aims for no new cases and lower HIV rate in Allegheny County by 2020

AIDS Free Pittsburgh is uniting more than 20 local groups, including Pitt, to fight the epidemic. In 2015, nearly 3,000 people in Allegheny County were living with HIV.

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