Stories by
Patrick Monahan
The Pittsburgh Water Collaboratory at Pitt will host a regional network to improve water quality
As new host of the Southwest Pennsylvania Water Network, the collaboratory aims to help build a stronger regional identity around the area’s rivers.
Pitt researchers led the largest-ever series of phage therapy case studies
In a dramatic scaling up of an experimental treatment for deadly bacterial infections, 11 out of 20 patients responded well to the therapy and none showed adverse effects.
The University of Pittsburgh will compete for $10 billion in military health contracts
Pitt will lead a group of universities and small businesses to conduct Defense Health Agency-funded research that benefits the health of the armed services.
Bacteria-killing viruses discovered by Pitt researchers are saving patients who have no other options
Two new studies from Graham Hatfull's lab show how phage therapy can help more people with dire antibiotic-resistant infections.
Pitt research helps explain how Ritalin sharpens attention
The new study connects the dots between brain cells, behavior and the ADHD drug.
A big idea for better batteries
This year’s Randall Family Big Idea Competition winners want to enable renewable energy by providing the tools to store it.
Got food cravings? What’s living in your gut may be responsible
A new Pitt study shows that the gut microbiome of mice influences their preferred diet. The results, researchers say, could apply to humans, too.
How a veteran teaches about ancient wars at Pitt
Josh Cannon, who served two tours in Iraq, uses humor and personal experiences to make battles fought long ago feel relevant to modern life.
A Pitt science historian shares stories of an overlooked woman scientist
For Women’s History Month, Marian Gilton explains her interest in Émilie du Châtelet, who only recently has begun to gain overdue recognition.
How a circular economy could fix the supply chain
"The real innovation lies when you think about the beginning of design,” says Melissa Bilec, co-director of Pitt’s Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation.