Research

Discoveries that advance knowledge and improve practice.
Research around campus

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
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PITT MAKES AGING WELLPOSSIBLE

Pitt researchers are working to slow cognitive decline and improve quality of life for older adults.

Elvira Pirondini
RESEARCH
FUNDING
MAKES Stroke Recovery
POSSIBLE

Elvira Pirondini is using deep brain stimulation to help patients recover upper-limb and speech motor function after a traumatic brain injury or stroke.

José-Alain Sahel
RESEARCH
FUNDING
MAKES RESTORING
SIGHT
POSSIBLE

Limited sight doesn’t have to limit life—José-Alain Sahel’s breakthrough work in optogenetics has partially restored sight to blind people.

Alzheimer's detection scan
RESEARCH
FUNDING
MAKES EARLY
ALZHEIMER'S
DETECTION
POSSIBLE

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.
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$2.2B PA Economic Impact

$2.2B PA Economic Impact Research at Pitt generated $2.2B in economic impact for PA in FY 2024.
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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.
Medal of Science

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.
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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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