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Pitt Scientists Discover Tiny Antibody Component That is Highly Effective in Preventing and Treating SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Animal Models

The discovery in animals is being used to make a drug for potential therapeutic and preventive use against COVID-19 in humans.

  • Innovation and Research
  • Department of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology
  • Covid-19

Modern-Day Hippocrates: Incoming School of Medicine Students Write Their Own Oath

In addition to reciting the traditional Hippocratic Oath during their White Coat Ceremony, members of the School of Medicine’s Class of 2024 wrote their own class oath to acknowledge their ever

  • Students
  • School of Medicine
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Students, Faculty Adjusting to Flex@Pitt Model

Read how two courses—one in pharmacy and one in engineering—are succeeding under the Flex@Pitt model, as the University prepares to allow more in-person classes next week.

Photo Essay: You’ve Been Selected for Surveillance Testing—Now What?

The University of Pittsburgh is working to monitor and contain the spread of COVID-19 on and off campus by randomly testing students for the virus. Going through the process is easier than you might

  • Covid-19

Alumna Advocates for Autistic Rights

Jessica Benham (A&S ’19) founded the Pittsburgh Center for Autistic Advocacy, and her disability rights work can be seen all around town—including area cleanup days and the Pittsburgh airport.

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Survey Shows Research-Related Staff and Postdocs Comfortable with Restart Efforts

A recent survey of University research-related staff and postdocs shows that nearly two-thirds of respondents felt that Pitt’s research restart had gone at least as well as or better than they

  • Innovation and Research
  • Covid-19

University of Pittsburgh Selected to Lead NIH Trials in COVID-19 Care

The National Institutes of Health has selected Pitt to lead a trio of Phase 3 clinical trials involving COVID-19 patients that will explore the use of blood thinners in saving lives and improving care

  • Innovation and Research
  • Department of Medicine
  • Department of Surgery
  • Covid-19

Student Fills Void of Black Hair Care Products for Kids in Foster Care, Peers

Social work graduate student Ashlé Hall (SOC WK ’18) is a busy entrepreneur with a new line of hair care products designed to fill two very important needs.

  • Small Business Development Center
  • Innovation and Research

3 Tips to Flatten the Curve

Vice Provost and Dean of Students Kenyon Bonner thanks all the students practicing healthy habits on campus and beyond. He also shares three important messages for students to know.

  • Covid-19

Health, Safety Top Pitt Priorities This Labor Day

Compressing the academic calendar to finish on-campus learning by Thanksgiving break means Labor Day is a class and work day at Pitt this year. The move was designed to limit the risk of spreading

  • Department of Political Science
  • Covid-19

Indoors and Out, Face Coverings Required When on Campus

Face coverings are now required—indoors and out—regardless of Pitt’s operational posture.

  • Covid-19

Students with a Goal: Keep Campus Open

Senior Sai Bhatte and a committee of undergraduate and graduate students are working to keep campus open. “You hear complaints from your friends, your peers, your professors—to be in a position to

  • Students
  • Department of Economics
  • Department of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology
  • Department of Neuroscience

International Group Working on ‘Google Maps for the Body’

The Human BioMolecular Atlas Program is developing an open, global platform to map healthy cells so doctors, scientists and educators can better understand disease and the workings of the human body.

  • Innovation and Research
  • Department of Biomedical Informatics

Editing Immune Response Could Make Gene Therapy More Effective

A study led by pathology’s Samira Kiani and published today in Nature Cell Biology showed that a new approach to CRISPR briefly suppressed genes to control the immune response in mice, making gene

  • Innovation and Research
  • Department of Pathology
  • School of Medicine

Pork Dumplings With a Side of Wisdom

In Pitt EXCEL’s Instagram series, an engineering student of color cooks a favorite meal while dishing on life, career and identity.

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
A van with a Pitt logo on the side

Pitt extends partnership with Enterprise to support sustainability goals

The partnership will help Pitt reduce costs and upgrade its fleet with alternative energy vehicles, which will further support the University’s commitment to making the campus carbon neutral by 2037.

Plexiglass Alone Can't Protect Against Aerosolized Virus

Intubating COVID-19 patients can be dangerous for the health care provider. A new biocontainment unit developed by a Pitt-UPMC team trapped more than 99.99% of simulated virus-sized aerosols and

  • Innovation and Research
  • Department of Bioengineering
  • Covid-19

Students: 10 Strategies for Success in Flex@Pitt

Being successful in the Flex@Pitt model means giving it your all. See the Office of the Provost’s tips for staying engaged this semester.

Students Spearhead Program to Bring More Diversity into Microbiology and Immunology

Underrepresented undergraduate students interested in microbiology or immunology can apply for a new scholarship program to support their studies.

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics
  • Department of Immunology

Transportation 101: Getting Around on Campus

On foot or on wheels, there are more ways than ever to get around on the Pittsburgh campus. Learn all about the current options and what’s just around the corner.

  • Covid-19