There’s a surprising new cancer treatment that’s joined the ranks of radiation and chemotherapy: Exercise. Pitt researcher Kathryn Schmitz is a leader in this field, with a ground-breaking body of ...

Train for a rewarding, hands-on role in oral healthcare. Earn your degree in Dental Hygiene from a nationally recognized institution and become an integral part of a dental care team improving lives ...

Bring your sense of adventure to a new world of opportunity. 15% of '24 class from Under-represented Groups Pitt is committed to maintaining a diverse, equitable and just university community.

If you’re ready to make a difference in people’s lives through oral health, Pitt’s Dental Hygiene program is here to help you succeed. Take the next step toward a rewarding healthcare career.

Imagine a pump pushing fluid through a flexible rubber pipe. Now, imagine that pipe accumulating debris inside it. As a result, the pipe stiffens and narrows, making it harder for the pump to push ...

The Study of Women’s Health Across the Nation (SWAN) follows more than 3,300 women in the United States to learn how mid-life experiences affect health and quality of life during aging. Pitt ...

Literally meaning “hard skin” in Greek, scleroderma is a rare autoimmune disease that causes the skin—and sometimes internal organs—to thicken and tighten. While uncommon in adults, it is even rarer ...

A log cabin on the frontier became the setting of a great undertaking. We opened new doors for science, technology, medicine and humanity. Medical firsts, including the world’s first polio vaccine and ...

The University of Pittsburgh is woven into the heart of a city known for its rich history, vibrant culture, and dynamic economy. Our Oakland campus places students in the center of it all—steps from ...

Recognized for academic excellence, Pitt prepares you for a great career and life. We bring the benefits of a world-class research university to meet the diverse needs of Pennsylvanians. From ...

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Our faculty are at the heart of Pitt’s transformational research and teaching. As one of the most innovative universities in the world, we strive to create the environment for creative and ...