In 2016, University of Pittsburgh researchers Dr. Farzad Esni and Dr. Jing Hu did an experiment in mice where they deleted one of two copies… Read more
Category: University of Pittsburgh
With Support From Pitt, Special Olympics Basketball Tournament Continues to Grow
The sounds of basketballs bouncing and tennis shoes squeaking filled the air at Fitzgerald Field House on the University of Pittsburgh campus on March 17,… Read more
Genetics May Influence the Body’s Response to Low Oxygen, Pitt Study Finds
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine researchers uncovered a fundamental mechanism that controls the body’s response to limited oxygen and regulates blood vessel disease of… Read more
Pittsburgh Magazine Honors 4 UPMC and Pitt Nurses for Their Dedication and Commitment to Health Care
Every year, Pittsburgh Magazine honors some of the region’s most distinguished nursing professionals. This year, four UPMC and University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing professionals… Read more
Immunotherapy Drug is Well Tolerated in Lung Cancer Patients with Limited Physical Function, Study Suggests
For patients with advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and limited performance status, an immune checkpoint inhibitor drug called durvalumab is safe and… Read more