Research
Discoveries that advance knowledge and improve practice.
A Culture of Collaboration
By supporting and expanding a multidisciplinary community of scholars, innovators and problem solvers, Pitt empowers them to pursue big ideas, collaborate creatively and maximize the impact of their scholarly work in our communities and around the world.
Research Matters
PITT MAKES AGING WELLPOSSIBLE
Pitt researchers are working to slow cognitive decline and improve quality of life for older adults.
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Elvira Pirondini is using deep brain stimulation to help patients recover upper-limb and speech motor function after a traumatic brain injury or stroke.
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Limited sight doesn’t have to limit life—José-Alain Sahel’s breakthrough work in optogenetics has partially restored sight to blind people.
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Ann Cohen is using imaging to detect the disease before symptoms emerge.
Hail to excellence in research and innovation.
Pitt people are developing cures and therapies for diseases, working with communities to battle the opioid epidemic, supporting small businesses, and building the future of advanced manufacturing—among many other contributions.
Research News
$1B+ in research
$1B+ in research
Pitt spends more than $1 billion in research expenditures each year, a measure of research success.
$2.2B PA Economic Impact
$2.2B PA Economic Impact
Research at Pitt generated $2.2B in economic impact for PA in FY 2024.
65+ startups launched in 5 years
65+ startups launched in 5 years
Pitt startup companies are built from the groundbreaking discoveries of our researchers.
#6 in life sciences expenditures
#6 in life sciences expenditures
Pitt spends nearly $1.2B in life science research according to the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics.
7 MacArthur ‘Genius’ awards
7 MacArthur ‘Genius’ awards
Pitt faculty and alumni have been recognized for extraordinary originality and talent in their creative pursuits.
4 National Medal of Science winners
4 National Medal of Science winners
Pitt scientists and engineers have been awarded for their trailblazing work to advance knowledge and address society’s most critical needs.
16 National Academy of Sciences members
16 National Academy of Sciences members
Pitt faculty have advised the U.S. government on topics ranging from medical genetics to public welfare.
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