The Pittsburgh Pain Consortium (PPC), a collaborative network of Pittsburgh-based scientists, clinicians and patients dedicated to ending pain-related suffering, hosted its second Pain Day, showcasing cutting-edge research to address pain from every angle on April 8, 2026. Photograph: Rayni Shiring…
This community event is designed to introduce individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities, their families, and providers to a wide variety of adaptive sports and recreational activities.
In the latest episode of UPMC NOW, the series features local events Empowered Esports and the Keystone Wheelchair Games and its commitment to inclusion
The University of Pittsburgh received $669.7 million in National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding in 2025, making it the seventh highest recipient of NIH dollars, according to new rankings released by the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research. The six health sciences schools were all ranked…
Hosted by the Human Engineering Research Laboratories (HERL), Dr. Rory A. Cooper speaks about the games, which are an annual, winter-based adaptive sports competition held in Pittsburgh’s Bakery Square designed for para-athletes to compete in events. (photo: Massoud Hossaini | TribLive)
Save the date for the 2026 UPMC Adaptive Sports Conference, a multi-disciplinary CME/CEU-accredited conference designed for healthcare professionals, trainees, students and community partners supporting local adaptive sports.
The Orland Bethel Family Foundation, a powerful supporter of the health sciences at the University of Pittsburgh, has committed an additional $53.5 million to expand the Orland Bethel Family Musculoskeletal Research Center
Helping restore autonomy to many, the assistive technology center allows patients to try devices and learn what exists. (photo: Alexandra Wimley/Post-Gazette)
Dr. Dicianno has been selected to receive the AAP Outstanding Service Award for his dedication to the RREMS program and volunteer service to the AAP. This award recognizes exceptional efforts by an AAP member…
