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14 projects won Year of Emotional Well-Being funding
The Office of the Provost recognized events and activities that range from documentary production to Counseling Center certification.

Juan Carlos Puyana was selected as the O’Brien Professor of Global Surgery
The professor in Pitt’s School of Medicine will start his tenure with the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland in April.

Stephen Chan was inducted to the Association of University Cardiologists
Elected by his peers, the School of Medicine professor was recognized as a leader in academic cardiology.

Two Pitt School of Pharmacy faculty were named 2022 AAAS Fellows
The American Association for Advancement of Science recognized Donna Huryn and Wen Xie for their contributions to science and society.

Alcohol may make you more sociable in person, but not online, this Pitt study suggests
Psychology’s Michael Sayette found evidence for what many of us already suspected: Zoom calls don’t quite cut it when it comes to certain social interactions.

How Pitt researchers are using AI to help stroke patients
A team from the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences is harnessing the multimodal technology to deliver patient-focused treatment.

Pitt received an NIH grant to study harm reduction techniques
Lead researcher Deanna Wilson said the research represents a "paradigm shift" in approaches to addiction treatment and overdose prevention.

Pitt employees, sign up for training on how to reduce loneliness at work
The Don't Be Lonely at Work program will train and empower 100 full-time faculty and staff to reach out to their co-workers.

Pitt Concern Connection provides 24/7 support
Any community member can text, call or fill out an online form to report workplace, academic and other issues.

A Pitt study linked some cancers to dental disease
Marian Bezamat and colleagues recently found a surprising connection between cavities and skin and breast cancer.

Pitt received $60,000 in PA Hunger-Free Campus grant funding
The award can be used to address food insecurity by expanding access to food options, creating awareness initiatives and upgrading facilities.

Struggling with your New Year’s resolutions? There’s still hope, say these Pitt experts
It’s not too late to reevaluate your goals and set yourself up for success: Here are Omid Fotuhi and Sophia Choukas-Bradley’s 7 tips for lasting change.

Pitt-Greensburg unveiled its new Life Sciences Building
The two-story building, which features seven lab spaces, will allow nursing and sciences programs to grow.

Pitt’s Pre-Health Scholars Program commits to increasing diversity in health professions
The program supports underrepresented undergraduates with advising and mentoring to ensure their retention and success.

Lucas Berenbrok won the Albert B. Prescott Pharmacy Leadership Award
The associate professor was recognized for his expertise in pharmacogenomics and leadership educating pharmacists on over-the-counter hearing aids.

Don’t miss your chance to attend the Health Science Social Justice Education Summit
Pitt’s Office of Health Sciences Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will host a day of keynotes and workshops on Feb. 28. Workshop abstracts are due Jan. 3.

The benefits of alcohol have been exaggerated, says this Pitt professor
Although many cut down on their consumption for Dry January, popular beliefs about the positives of drinking prevail. Christina Mair explains that the research isn't so clear.

How to turn the tide of the opioid epidemic
A group of bipartisan politicians and health care experts shared their plans, progress and hope during a Dec. 16 Pitt panel discussion.

The teachings of a Pitt psychiatrist live on in the Twerski Fellows Program
The program, sponsored by Chabad House on Campus, aims to empower students with mental health workshops.

Pitt scientists get a clearer picture of the developing teen brain in a new paper
Led by Beatriz Luna, professor of psychiatry, the research sheds light on mental health and the transition to adulthood.