University of Pittsburgh Researchers Partner to Develop Robotic Assistance for People Living with ALS
The Accessible SmartTech Research Group has teamed up with Hello Robot, a leading innovator in robots that assist people, and the ALS Association to advance the development of Stretch: a user-friendly robot with the potential to enhance quality of life.
Did You Hear? Next-Gen Hearing Diagnostics Reveal Hidden Pathologies
Researcher and Assistant Professor Aravind Parthasarathy and colleagues have developed a diagnostic technique to uncover hidden hearing pathologies.
Inclusive App Accelerator Launches Grant Program to Empower Individuals with Disabilities
This groundbreaking initiative administered by the Accessible SmartTech Research Group is accepting proposals for the development of mobile apps designed to improve the lives of people with disabilities.
Senior HUD officials visit to unveil Pitt Healthy Home Lab study with the Allegheny County Housing Authority and Age-Friendly Greater Pittsburgh
The Healthy Home Lab was presented with a $1 million HUD grant representing the first in the United States to study technology-based options for people aged 62-plus in public housing and focuses on helping older adults remain at home and age in place.
Neuromuscular Research Laboratory Holds Media Roundtable on U.S. Marine Corps Gender Integration Study
Researchers discussed their study on training U.S. Marine Corps military recruits in a mixed-gender environment. This was the first university study to examine gender-integrated recruit training with a peer-reviewed, published result.
Improving Digital Literacy for Home-Bound Older Veterans
Many Americans, particularly older adults and individuals with disabilities, have difficulty adopting new technology—even when it can give them access to better health care.
Health Informatics Graduate Awarded NIH Training Fellowship to Increase Diversity in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Master of Science in Health Informatics alumnus Jordan Hilsman (MSHI ‘23) has been selected among a competitive pool of nationwide candidates for an eight-month National Institutes of Health training program called AIM-AHEAD to increase researcher diversity in artificial intelligence and machine learning
Department of Physical Therapy Spring Research Highlights
Pitt PT faculty continue to lead the profession with their impactful and innovative research.
Physical Therapy Researchers Receive $1.1 Million Award to Study Vestibular Recovery App
Department of Physical Therapy Professors Susan L. Whitney and Charity G. Patterson received a subcontract award of $1.1 million from BlueHalo. Over the next three years, they will study the feasibility and effectiveness of a prototype app to enhance recovery after mild brain injury or a vestibular disorder.
Nutrition Science student reflects on SHRS’ unique collaborative research opportunities
Giavanna Gulino is a senior studying Nutrition Science. Gulino shares her experiences in the program and the insight into her research opportunities!