A new study led by University of Pittsburgh and UPMC Hillman Cancer Center researchers shows that an enzyme called PARP1 is involved in repair of… Read more
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Repurposed Cancer Drug Could Treat Diabetes by Nudging Pancreatic Acinar Cells to Produce Insulin
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
St. Magnets, Combating Cancer, Fostering Feedback, Pediatric Proud | NOW EP095
The 95th episode of UPMC NOW celebrates nursing excellence at UPMC St. Margaret as they receive their fourth Magnet designation; UPMC in Central Pa. cut… Read more
New Test Could Predict Immunotherapy Responders for Broader Range of Cancers than Current Tools
A newly identified genetic marker could potentially predict which patients are likely to respond to immunotherapy in cancer types that have lacked such tools until… Read more
Continuing a Legacy of Excellence
As one 25-year tenure with UPMC concludes, two veteran UPMC leaders are stepping into expanded executive leadership roles, alongside a team focused to deliver UPMC’s… Read more