2006-2007 News and Events
December 27, 2007 – EurekAlert!
Cardiac stem cell therapy closer to reality
December 26, 2007 – International Herald Tribune
Disease brings drastic changes to patients, and stress
to family members
December 18, 2007 – The Press Democrat
High hopes for lab-grown organs despite setbacks
December 14, 2007 – McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine In the News
Federal Workshop Focuses on Development of Regenerative Medicine Medical Products
Fall 2007 – Pitt Med
Inside the Blackout
December 10, 2007 - UPMC/University
of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences
Pennsylvania Cancer Control Consortium Receives C-Change Exemplary Implementation Award
December 7, 2007 – Azonano
NanoDynamics Secures Contract to Develop Nanotechnology Based Infection Resistant Driveline Coatings for Ventricular Assist Devices
December 4, 2007 – Children’s Hospital of
Pittsburgh of UPMC Press Room
Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC Researchers Identify Molecular “Switch” With the Potential To Save Very Young Lives
November 27, 2007 – Children’s Hospital of
Pittsburgh of UPMC Press Room
Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC Announces Recipients of Hillman Center for Pediatric Transplantation Research Awards
November 22, 2007 – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Family gives thanks for a hearty child
November 15, 2007 – Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Local diabetes study earns spotlight
November 2, 2007 – UPMC / University of Pittsburgh
Schools of the Health Sciences
Pitt Surgeon Receives Presidential Early Career Award for Science and Engineering
October 31, 2007 – UPMC / University of Pittsburgh
Schools of the Health Sciences
University of Pittsburgh Cardiologists Identify New Gene Responsible for Sudden Cardiac Arrest
October 24, 2007 – Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC
Collaboration to Create Pediatric Research
Institute Receives $23 Million
October 22, 2007 – South Pittsburgh Reporter
Goodwill names latest Power of Work Awards
October 22, 2007 – Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Medical Research Advances
October 21, 2007 – Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Medical Research Advances
October 17, 2007 – Children’s Hospital Press Room
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Awards Children’s Hospital for Environmental Health Excellence
October 12, 2007 – UPMC / University of Pittsburgh
Schools of the Health Sciences
Spinal Cord Injury Rehab
October 8, 2007 – Los Angeles Times
Reading Alzheimer's markers
October 3, 2007 – The Pittsburgh Channel
Experimental Heart Device Saves Child Patients In Pittsburgh
October 3, 2007 – Pop City
Qolt: The Amazing Technology that
Helps Seniors Stay Independent
September 24, 2007 – Los Angeles Times
Breathing new life into lungs
September 23, 2007 – Herald Standard
Local man participates in stem cell study
September 21, 2007 – Pittsburgh Post Gazette
Dad, grandma are donors for child's double transplant
September 18, 2007 – Esquire Magazine
A Doctor, a Pig, and a Magical Pixie
Dust That Could Regrow Fingers
September 16, 2007 – Science Daily
Nanotechnology Identifies Peptide 'Fingerprint' in
Both Forms of ALS
September 13, 2007 – Mayo Clinic News
Taking Health Care to the People: Mayo Clinic and University of Pittsburgh collaborate, reaching patients where they live and work
September 4, 2007 – Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC
Stem Cells Potential Therapy for Heart Attack
and Muscular Dystrophy
August 23, 2007 – UPMC / University of Pittsburgh
Schools of the Health Sciences
Exploring the Role of Beta-Catenin in Liver Cancer
August 19, 2007 – Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
The End of the Ride
August 13, 2007 – UPMC / University of Pittsburgh
Schools of the Health Sciences
Study of Sepsis: Clues to Its Cause and Progression
August 10, 2007 – ESPN
Future of cheating might rest in our own cells
Summer 2007 – Pitt Med
Managing Trauma and Cancer Through Diet
July 30, 2007 – Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
of UPMC Press Room
Young Transplant Recipients Enjoy Annual Summer Camp
July 29, 2007 – The Seoul Times
Black Raspberries As Treatment for Cancer?
July 29, 2007 – Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Decreasing Door-to-Balloon Time
July 23, 2007 – UPMC / University of Pittsburgh
Schools of the Health Sciences
Treating Major Depression and Congestive
Heart Failure Simultaneously
July 23, 2007 – Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Traumatic Brain Injuries—An Invisible Foe
July 20, 2007 – UPMC / University of Pittsburgh
Schools of the Health Sciences
Addressing the Needs of Returning Veterans
July 20, 2007 – UPMC / University of Pittsburgh
Schools of the Health Sciences
Congratulations, Drs. Rory Cooper and Kenton Zehr!
July 18, 2007 – Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
Domino Liver Transplant Involving a Pediatric Patient
July 11, 2007 – UPMC / University of Pittsburgh
Schools of the Health Sciences
Liver Cancer Tumor Cell Production and Survival Reduced
July 4, 2007 – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
McGowan Researcher 5-Time Winner at National Veterans Wheelchair Games
June 29, 2007 – UPMC / University of Pittsburgh
Schools of the Health Sciences
Lucy Blair Service Award Recipient
June 28, 2007 – WebMD
Stem Cell Treatment for Urinary Incontinence: Parallel Studies Started in Other Countries
June 27, 2007 – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Asthma and Children
June 20, 2007 – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Keepsakes of Cardiac Care
June 20, 2007 – UPMC / University of Pittsburgh
Schools of the Health Sciences
Biking Across America for the American Lung Association
June 13, 2007 – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
ACL Repair—Researching A New Approach
June 13, 2007 – Pop City
Transforming Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s
June 11, 2007 - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Heart Transplantation - A Week’s Worth of Work
June 4, 2007 - Washington Post
Engineering Cardiac Tissue
June 2, 2007 - UPMC / University of Pittsburgh
Schools of the Health Sciences
Potential Treatment for Impotence
June 1, 2007 - UPMC / University of Pittsburgh
Schools of the Health Sciences
Medication Aids Elderly With Depression
May 31, 2007 - UPMC / University of Pittsburgh
Schools of the Health Sciences
New Treatment for Peripheral Neuropathy
May 30, 2007 - UPMC / University of Pittsburgh
Schools of the Health Sciences
Traumatic Brain Injury
May 25, 2007 – Pittsburgh Business Times
Mechanical Heart Pumps Aid Failing Hearts
May 23, 2007 - UPMC / University of Pittsburgh
Schools of the Health Sciences
Botox: More than Cosmetic
May 21, 2007 - UPMC / University of Pittsburgh
Schools of the Health Sciences
VentrAssist™ Heart Support Device
May 21, 2007 - UPMC / University of Pittsburgh
Schools of the Health Sciences
Noninvasive Treatment for Urinary Incontinence
May 17, 2007 - UPMC / University of Pittsburgh
Schools of the Health Sciences
First Beating Heart Transplant
May 10, 2007 - UPMC / University of Pittsburgh
Schools of the Health Sciences
Does Omega-3 Fatty Acid Effect the Progression of Alzheimer’s?
May 10, 2007 - Pittsburgh Tribune Review
Pediatric Environmental Medicine Center
May 7 and 8, 2007 - Pittsburgh Tribune Review
Pittsburgh’s National Cancer Institute (May 7)
Pittsburgh’s National Cancer Institute (May 8)
May 4, 2007 - Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC
Transplant Experts Highlight Research at National Meeting
April 30, 2007 - Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC
Noninvasive Pediatric Asthma Diagnosis
Technology
April 28, 2007 - UPMC / University of Pittsburgh
Schools of the Health Sciences
A Switch for Metasteses?
February 20, 2007 - Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC
A Heartfelt Miracle
Oct. 9, 2006 - Investigating The Potential For Adult Stem Cells To Repair Hearts
Aug. 15, 2006 - UPMC Recruits Renowned Mayo Clinic Cardiac Surgeon, Kenton Zehr, MD
July 17, 2006 - National Science Foundation Grant
for $15 Million Will Establish Center Focused on Improving Americans’ Quality of Life
May 2, 2006 - DARPA Grant Supports Research Toward Realizing Tissue Regeneration
March 3, 2006 - Senator Rick Santorum Announces Funding for Soldier Treatment and Regeneration Consortium
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