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Researchers Seek Clues to Celiac Disease
About half of us have the genetic variants for celiac disease, but only one in about 130 people will get it. Pitt’s Terence Dermody in the Department of Pediatrics is on his way to understanding why.
Physical Therapists Use Big Data to Increase Referrals, Decrease Hospital Readmissions
Physical therapy professor Janet Freburger and postdoctoral associate Samannaaz Khoja are analyzing a large national data set to improve care for patients after they leave the hospital.
Student helps NASA thwart microbial hitchhikers on future Mars missions
Emily Klonicki spent the summer in a NASA lab helping to develop filters to keep microbes from contaminating Mars.
Study of How Brain Interprets Visual Cues Could Aid Treatment of Psychiatric Disorders
Matt Smith, an associate professor of ophthalmology, is studying how the brain and visual stimuli interact in an effort to help people with conditions such as attention deficit disorder.
Photos and personal stories are featured in an undergraduate student's project on transgender young adults
Undergraduate student Kate Koenig created the "I Am __" Project to chronicle the lives of transgender young people through in-depth Q&A interviews and photos. Her work was awarded the Iris Marion
Students Help Patients With Swallowing Disorders, One Drop of Water at a Time
Strokes, Parkinson’s disease and other issues can cause the ability to swallow to be lost. Graduate students studying speech-language pathology are learning to treat this debilitating condition at the
Plans Unveiled for Pitt Athletics Hall of Fame
Over a nearly 150-year period, the Panthers have built an athletics legacy that includes Olympians, All-Americans, world-record performances, national championships and numerous legendary moments. The
Philosophy Professor Searches for Meaning of Knowledge and Wisdom Around the World
The concepts of "wisdom" and "knowledge" aren't as universal as one might think. Edouard Machery of the Department of History and Philosophy of Science is co-leading a study that received a $2.6
Wearable Artificial Lung Designed to Help Sick Children Remain Mobile While Hospitalized
Researchers hope the device will be a bridge to transplant or recovery in children with acute and chronic lung failure, allowing the children to move around and avoid being bedridden.
Researchers Analyze Big Data, Aim for Lung Disease Precision Treatment Improvement
Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh are investigating the causes and progression of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease — the third-leading cause of death in the United States — through the
Pitt Among 'Colleges That Pay You Back'
The University of Pittsburgh is profiled in The Princeton Review's "Colleges That Pay You Back: The 200 Schools That Give You the Best Bang for Your Tuition Buck."
Using Novel Stent, Pitt Researchers Aim to Double Number of Successful Organ Donations
Each year, the United States experiences an extreme shortage of organ donations. Pitt researchers aim to change that.
Young Students Learn Leadership, Conflict Management Skills in Social Work Program
The Just Discipline Project, created by social work assistant professor James Huguley, teaches fifth- and sixth-graders strategies for defusing peer conflicts.
Bioengineer Develops Brain Sensor for Investigating Drug Addiction Risks
Young adults are more susceptible to addiction, especially to drugs like cocaine. Using a new high-resolution sensor, bioengineer Xinyan Cui plans to figure out why.
'365 Days' Chronicles Pitt Successes
Each year, Pitt celebrates the accomplishments of its faculty, staff, students and alumni in a public report. Read it online now.
Off-beat Circadian Rhythms Might Have SAD Effects During Shorter Winter Daylight Hours
Only certain people in colder, darker climates end up with seasonal affective disorder. Kathryn Roecklein, an associate professor of psychology, thinks their internal clocks might be the key.
Pitt to Lead International Team to Create Hardware for Quantum Computers
In the race to create quantum computers, Pitt is leading an international team of universities, research centers and corporations to discover the best materials for building these speedy machines.
Pitt Again Named Best Public University in Northeast, Best Public Value in State
The Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings and Kiplinger’s Personal Finance honored Pitt with top rankings, and 2017 brought important rankings from additional national
Social Justice Week Events Celebrate Service and Inclusion Throughout the Community
All members of the Pitt community are invited to participate in events honoring the spirit and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
