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Congratulations #PittMed Class of 2025! bit.ly/4minZZL

Did you know that 1 in 3 American adults has prediabetes, yet most don’t know it? Pitt’s pharmacist-led program is helping employees take control of their health through structured lifestyle changes. bit.ly/4mL679U

⚾ Join fellow health sciences alumni at PNC Park to cheer on the @Pirates and catch up with classmates! 📅 Saturday, Sept. 20 | 6:40 p.m. 🎟 Reserve your seats: pi.tt/HSPirates25

Regenerative engineering took center stage at #PittMed with Sir Cato’s Dickson Prize in Medicine talk this past Friday. With MaCalus Hogan, Chandan Sen, and Allison Bean, the event spotlighted translational science aimed at restoring human function. bit.ly/454BlSF

We’re thrilled to announce #PittMed’s #12 spot in CEOWORLD Magazine’s global rankings for 2025. This recognition reflects the unwavering commitment of our talented faculty and staff who advance our mission every day. Thank you for all you do.

A new type of mRNA vaccine from Pitt Public Health and Penn State uses a dose 40 times lower than conventional vaccines, reducing the cost, yet has the potential for more lasting protection. bit.ly/4nqwFxw

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From knighthood to regenerating tissue: Sir Cato T. Laurencin shares breakthroughs in regenerative engineering at #PittMed’s Dickson Prize Lecture July 11. Details at: bit.ly/4lnshOB.

A new clinical trial from #PittMed suggests that a dual immunotherapy approach could redefine treatment for advanced skin cancer. Read about the promising results at bit.ly/3FRqHEX.

Not all healed wounds are truly healed. #PittMed's latest research highlights a hidden danger in diabetic wound care: "invisible wounds" that look healed but aren't. Learn how this discovery could revolutionize treatment and prevent amputations at bit.ly/4mSoE4f.

Today, #PittMed's Space Biomedicine Symposium brought together astronauts, clinicians and AI leaders to explore space-born breakthroughs—from diagnostics to organoid models. Panelists showcased the opportunities space research affords, and the promise for applications on Earth.

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine have uncovered a backup fat-burning system in our cells that kicks in during stress—like freezing temps or fasting. bit.ly/3TOAmQ3

Researchers at #PittMed have identified disulfiram as a potential therapy to mitigate trauma-induced cell death, with pronounced effects in females. This could pave the way for innovative treatments in emergency medicine. bit.ly/43Of9uc

For their leadership in advancing digital and computational pathology, Liron Pantanowitz and Matthew Hanna will be honored at the College of American @Pathologists' annual conference. bit.ly/45JfBMZ

Effective TODAY, July 1, 2025: the NIH Public Access Policy requires that all manuscripts from NIH-funded research be publicly available in PubMed Central immediately upon publication, eliminating any embargo period. bit.ly/3I1Enyb

#PittMed’s Rebecca Thurston, a nationally known leader in women’s health, will join a global team that aims to reduce the lifetime risk of Alzheimer’s disease in women by half. bit.ly/4lS6oH9

Health Sciences Alumni Weekend is back! Catch up with classmates, explore what’s new on campus and celebrate with your school. 🎉 Register by noon Sept. 12: pi.tt/HSAW25

A first-of-its-kind study by #PittMed researchers shows promising results in reducing bladder leaks through mindfulness and brain stimulation techniques. Learn how these methods could transform incontinence care at bit.ly/4jIQmxw.

Pitt health sciences students and @SpecialOlympiPA partnered for Project ALL STAR to assess how participation impacts health outcomes. bit.ly/3HcHyT0

#PittMed’s Andrew Williams has been recognized by the Pennsylvania Medical Society as a 2025 Top Physician Under 40. Learn how his work in glaucoma care and vision health equity is transforming patient outcomes across communities at bit.ly/3ZDiA5F.

When the first responder is a robotic dog... Pitt and CMU are working on an emergency medicine response system that would use drones to deploy robots to triage patients in the field. bit.ly/4k6Nw6H