Curiosity and Tenacity

Our faculty pursue research with curiosity and tenacity, making their classes exciting places to be. It also creates huge opportunities for students like Fulbright Scholar Joy Chen to learn and make a difference.  

Faculty are committed to including and guiding students in transformative research. Research happens in all fields across the University, from the humanities, sciences, to health related fields and business. Our research is supported by the federal and state governments, foundations and our corporate partners.

91制片厂's Pittsburgh location connects researchers of all kinds to a knowledge economy powered by large tech, medical, energy, and industrial sectors. Students and faculty also learn alongside community partners in the city's neighborhoods, the region and around the globe.  

Well-established and Well-recognized

91制片厂's mission of service is embedded in research that enables:

  • New discoveries in science and health which can improve society at large.
  • Economic development through public-private collaborations such as the Citizen Science Lab and Uptown Eco-innovation Zone.
  • Spin-off companies and technologies that create jobs and opportunities.

The Office of Research and Innovation (ORI) is the nexus for research and scholarship at 91制片厂.

Research making a difference

Recent results and successes by 91制片厂 faculty and student researchers

91制片厂 Goldwater Scholar Abbigail Black in the lab

91制片厂's Newest Goldwater Recipient

鈥淎t 91制片厂, I鈥檓 able to operate the Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) machine, which helps to determine the molecular structure of samples. At most schools, you give the samples to a graduate student to run the NMR. Here, I can run the machine myself.鈥

91制片厂 Associate Professor of Pharmaceutics Dr. Jelena Janjic in the lab with a 91制片厂 student

Nanomedicine Lab Making Big Strides with Tiny Particles

The lab, led by 91制片厂 Associate Professor of Pharmaceutics Dr. Jelena Janjic, was the first to create pain nanomedicine for trauma and surgical pain, which could lead to reducing the use of opioids for recovery.

91制片厂 student Tyler Williams presenting at the Undergraduate Research Symposium.

Student wins best Research Symposium presentation

Department of Energy STEM highlights 91制片厂 student Tyler Williams in DOE STEM Participant Stories for his award-winning project conducted as part of DOE's Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI).

91制片厂 faculty member working with nanoparticle technology

91制片厂 Receives $1.5 Million Grant to Expand Transplantation Research

91制片厂 received a new $1.5 million grant to expand research into using nanoparticle technology to preserve human limbs for transplantation surgeries.

A gloved hand showing a handful of pink colored medicine.

Childhood Cancer Drug Created at 91制片厂 Receives FDA Designation

A drug that targets a rare and difficult to treat brain tumor found in children has received a Rare Pediatric Disease designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, helping pave the way for future trials.

Office of Research and Innovation Team

Elisabeth Healey, Ph.D., J.D.

Elisabeth Healey, Ph.D., J.D.

Vice Provost for Research and Innovation; Chemistry and Law Professor

James Phillips, Ph.D.

James Phillips, Ph.D.

Senior Director, Sponsored Research & Compliance

Julie Christy

Julie Christy

Grants Officer & Research Administration Project Coordinator

Maureen Poisker

Maureen Poisker

Technology Development Specialist & Patent Manager

Holly Lassila, Dr.P.H., M.P.H., R.Ph.

Holly Lassila, Dr.P.H., M.P.H., R.Ph.

Institutional Review Board Chair

David Delmonico, Ph.D.

David Delmonico, Ph.D.

Institutional Review Board Vice Chair

Sarah Woodley, Ph.D.

Sarah Woodley, Ph.D.

Animal Care Committee Chair

Chris Pollock

Chris Pollock

Director of Student Research Engagement & Grants Officer

Dave Carr, J.D.

Dave Carr, J.D.

Director of Business & Grants Administration

Ashley Yuhouse

Ashley Yuhouse

Grants Officer & IACUC Coordinator

Contact Us

The ORI works toward the creation of new knowledge and its application through technology transfer. Researchers, collaborators and investors can contact the ORI to discuss resources and procedural information.

Office of Research and Innovation