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Barriers to Bountiful Health

It's not skin color, but discrimination, that sickens, maims and kills. This legacy helps explain why many Black people distrust doctors.
The Promise of a COVID-19 Vaccine

Pitt’s Jonas Salk Chair for Vaccine Research explains why we need multiple candidate vaccines, why he’s hopeful about the future, and more.
Pitt's Own 'Hidden Figure'

In the fight to meet her potential, Pitt engineering grad Elayne Arrington found the right formula for staying determined and opening doors for others.
Facing Down Challenges

Pitt professor Mark Schmeler takes on policy challenges for people with disabilities.
The Right Chemistry

Organic chemistry is tough in the best of times, but instructor George Bandik's students report a successful course so far—whether they're attending face-to-face or via Zoom.