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🏆The University of Pittsburgh ranks #𝟐𝟖 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝𝐰𝐢𝐝𝐞 for U.S. utility patents in 2024, with 102 patents issued—a testament to our Pitt researchers pushing boundaries in healthcare, energy, and beyond. @AcadofInventors lnkd.in/dNzvr7js

Aggressive cancers, like pancreatic cancer, are notoriously difficult to treat. @DuoOncology, led by Pitt’s Song Li in @pittpharmacy, is developing an ultra-small chemo delivery system to treat tough cancers like pancreatic. #PittResearchMatters #pgh pitt.edu/research-matte…

🌟 Staff Spotlight 💡 “Any student can build a capacity for impact — whether that’s applying innovation to their current field or launching something entirely new.” Rhonda Schuldt, Director of the University of Pittsburgh @pittbigidea 🔗 Read more:: lnkd.in/eNQmcm4R

⚡Sensible Photonics bets its tech can shorten blackouts — and has $1M to prove it ⚡ Learn how: lnkd.in/eCf-4Av8 ✍️🔧In Technical.ly from Alice Crow

🚀 Pitt researchers: Ready to take your innovation beyond the lab? NSF I-Corps Regional Course offers up to $50k in funding, plus hands-on training and mentorship to help you explore the commercial potential of your technology. 🧪 Learn how at in-icorps.org/event-list/ @INicorps

Looking to explore innovation & entrepreneurship on a regional, national, or global level? 💡🌎 Check out these upcoming innovation & entrepreneurship events happening in Pittsburgh and beyond! Access our External Opportunities Portal below: hubs.li/Q03kJVs70
Applications are live at in-icorps.org/event-list/ for regional courses through 2025! Before applying, attend the virtual NSF I-Corps Information Session on 7/22 to learn how #icorps can help you maximize the impact of your #innovation. RSVP: bit.ly/I-Corps-Info-S…
Join the DOM for the 2nd Annual Population Health Management Seminar! 🗓️ Tuesday, September 9 🕔 5-8:30pm 📍 University Club Connect with experts across specialties to advance care for cardio-kidney-metabolic syndrome. Register today! 👉 registration.ajmc.com/ajmcs-ivbm-adv…
💡 Are you a Pitt student with a healthcare innovation? Apply for the Wells Student HealthTech Challenge and compete for up to $40,000 to move your idea forward! Applications are open — don’t miss this opportunity to take the first step toward impact. 🔗 innovation.pitt.edu/wells/

🧬💡 Pitt is reimagining drug discovery — from AI-powered “digital twins” to automated cell therapy manufacturing. “In 5 years, we aim to change how research becomes real-world impact.” — Dr. Anantha Shekhar Read more: lnkd.in/eDeDS6aa




At #BIO2025 last week, we unpacked how AI, preclinical models & clinical research drive drug development at @PittHealthSci. With $1.2B in R&D, @Pitttweet shapes the future of life sciences. Grateful to @PittDeptofMed, @PLRC_PittLiver & @UPMCPathology for the standout evening.


🚨 Now Accepting Applications! Are you part of an early-stage tech startup looking to validate your idea & explore market fit? Join us for a month-long NSF I-Corps Regional Course (July 28 – Aug 27)! 💡 🗓 Deadline to apply: Wed, July 2 👉 Apply now: tfaforms.com/5172902

🚀Pitt’s Newest AI-Powered Startup Gets Big Boost from Local Foundations Netramind Innovations aims to help clinicians diagnose and monitor the progression of eye diseases. ▶️ Learn more about how @PittTweet is turning research into impact: lnkd.in/eag-Na-P

Last call to apply for this free #icorps course, open to STEM researchers interested in commercializing their innovations! 🗓️ July 7 to August 6, 2025 🖥️ Virtual instruction ⏳ Apply by Wednesday, June 18: tfaforms.com/5172873
📣 Have a healthcare innovation and want to learn more about the Wells Student HealthTech Challenge? Join us for our info session, June 20, 1 p.m. to find out how to apply & compete for a share of $40,000 in total funding to help move your idea forward. innovation.pitt.edu/wells/

Pitt’s Dr. Suresh Kuchipudi studies how avian flu spreads across animals and humans, uncovering genetic changes that raise public health risks. His work helps us act early to protect health and food systems. pitt.edu/research-matte… 🔁 Share to highlight Pitt’s research impact.

Pitt’s Dr. Ipsita Banerjee is using AI + bioprinting to grow organoids from patients’ own cells — a bold step toward scalable, life-saving transplants. Share to spotlight Pitt’s impact in regenerative medicine. #PittResearchMatters pitt.edu/research-matte…

📣 Do you have a healthcare innovation and want to learn more about the Wells Student HealthTech Challenge? Join one of our upcoming info sessions to find out how to apply and compete for a share of $40,000 in total funding to help move your idea forward. innovation.pitt.edu/events/

#PittMed researchers have identified a novel trigger of a deadly form of ovarian cancer: a subset of progenitor cells that reside in fallopian tube supportive tissue, or stroma. Their findings could drive new detection tools and preventative therapies. bit.ly/3EYxRqQ
Born out of decades of research and a shared frustration with outdated care standards, @aneurisk_inc is a Pitt startup on a mission to help 👩⚕️doctors make smarter, more personalized decisions for patients with life-threatening aneurysms.
Faculty member @nlliang and team showcasing their exhibit booth for @aneurisk_inc , a @PittInnovates AI startup, at #VAM2025
🚀 Innovation happens here — & you can be part of it. Whether you’re a student, researcher, or startup dreamer, the Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship keeps you connected to opportunities, events, & success stories across campus. 👉 Stay informed. innovation.pitt.edu
