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University of Pittsburgh Ranks Among Top Worldwide Universities for Issued Patents

Posted on April 26, 2023 by Mike Yeomans

The University of Pittsburgh once again ranked among the top recipients of U.S. utility patents among global universities in 2022, according to the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). Published annually …

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Celebration of Innovation Recognizes Pitt Innovators Making an Impact

Posted on April 25, 2023 by Mike Yeomans

The University of Pittsburgh Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship presented its 2023 Celebration of Innovation on April 25, 2023, at the Petersen Events Center Campus View Club. The event recognizes …

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Pitt Startup Astria Biosciences to Compete in Rice Business Plan Competition

Posted on April 11, 2023 by Mike Yeomans

Brain aneurysms can appear without any prior symptoms. Diagnosis is invasive and expensive. Monitoring progression can be a guessing game. And if they rupture, which happens to about 30,000 people …

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University of Pittsburgh Announces Four Patents Issued to Pitt Innovators in March 2023

Posted on April 7, 2023 by Mike Yeomans

Pitt innovators were issued 4 patents in March 2023. Implantable devices and biomaterials such as surgical mesh are used to provide support for internal organs and to treat surgical or …

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Meet Our Director of Inventor Engagement and Outreach: Nicole Oshurak

Posted on April 5, 2023 by Mike Yeomans

The Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship provides an array of services and resources for Pitt innovators curious about the innovation commercialization process From determining whether you have an invention that …

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Meet Our Newest Entrepreneur in Residence: Priya Amin

Posted on March 13, 2023 by Mike Yeomans

One of the most important resources available to Pitt innovators through the Innovation Institute’s Innovation Commercialization team are our Entrepreneurs in Residence (EIRs). They are experienced guides who can help …

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University of Pittsburgh Announces 11 Patents Issued to Pitt Innovators in February 2023

Posted on March 7, 2023 by Mike Yeomans

Pitt innovators were issued11 patents in February 2023. With ongoing clinical trials using human pluripotent stem cells (hPSCs), there is a need for rapid and controlled expansion of the cells …

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Pitt Faculty Cui and Pearlman Named Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors

Posted on February 14, 2023 by Mike Yeomans

University of Pittsburgh Professor of Bioengineering Tracy Cui and Associate Professor of Rehabilitation Science and Technology Jonathan Pearlman, have been named Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). …

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It Takes a Village to Raise a University Startup, But an Entrepreneur is Key to Making it Happen

Posted on February 13, 2023 by Mike Yeomans

There are many routes for a university-developed invention to travel before crossing the Rubicon to be licensed to an industry partner or become a startup company. And at Pitt there …

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Pitt Innovators Showcased at 3 Rivers Venture Fair

Posted on February 6, 2023 by Mike Yeomans

Pitt innovators are ready to show off their ideas at the 3 Rivers Venture Fair. A university technology showcase will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Tuesday, …

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University of Pittsburgh Announces 10 Patents Issued in December 2022

Posted on December 21, 2022 by Mike Yeomans

Pitt innovators were issued 10 patents in December 2022. Gene fusions are recognized as a key factor in the development of many types of human cancer, including liver, breast, colon, …

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Two Pitt Biomedical Faculty Named Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors

Posted on December 8, 2022 by Mike Yeomans

Two members of the University of Pittsburgh’s legendary Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics have been named Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors. Joseph Glorioso is an acknowledged pioneer …

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