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Program Feature

Doctor of Physical Therapy-PhD in Bioengineering Program Awarded NIH T32 Training Grant 

July 31, 2026 | 4 min read

The Doctor of Physical Therapy-PhD in Bioengineering program was awarded an NIH training grant to provide financial support to students.

FACETSResearch Feature

Healthier Routines Help Children with Down Syndrome Thrive

July 31, 2026 | 5 min read

Researchers at SHRS are finding ways to help families develop healthy routines that support the needs of children with Down syndrome so they grow up healthier and are better able to thrive in the adult world.

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Research Feature

Pitt Awarded $1.1M to Evaluate Researcher Preparedness for Partnerships with Patients and Communities 

July 30, 2026 | 5 min read

The award from PCORI will address the need for researchers to critically evaluate their capacity for reciprocal partnerships with patients and communities. 

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Student Feature

Student Perspectives: What Pitt Chiropractic Students Wish They Knew Before Starting the Program 

July 30, 2026 | 5 min read

Hear from current Pitt Chiropractic students to learn what they wish they knew before starting the program.

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FACETSResearch Feature

From Lab to Market: Commercial Translation Prevents Injuries and Ensures Holistic Health for All 

July 24, 2026 | 7 min read

Commercial translation and research projects across SHRS departments prevents injuries and ensures holistic health.

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Faculty FeatureResearch Feature

Pitt Researcher Receives International Lifetime Achievement Award for Advancing Military Human Performance

July 24, 2026 | 2 min read

Bradley C. Nindl received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Congress on Soldiers' Physical Performance.

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Faculty FeatureMeet the Faculty

Meet Health Informatics Assistant Professor Kim Peterson

July 24, 2026 | 7 min read

Learn more about Kim Peterson, assistant professor in the Department of Health Information Management at Pitt.

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Program FeatureStudent Feature

Value of Early Clinical Experiences: Doctor of Chiropractic Program

July 21, 2026 | 6 min read

Joel Stevans, faculty in the Doctor of Chiropractic program, discusses the value of early clinical experiences and what students can expect in the program at Pitt.

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Program FeatureStudent Feature

Student Perspectives: The Pitt Chiropractic Clinical Experience

July 16, 2026 | 6 min read

Hear what our Doctor of Chiropractic students have to say about their first year of clinical experiences.

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Faculty FeatureMeet the Faculty

Meet Counseling Assistant Professor and Clinical Coordinator Kelli Lampe

July 13, 2026 | 5 min read

Kelli Lampe, Clinical Mental Health Counseling assistant professor and clinical coordinator, assists students with clinical experiences.

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