University of Pittsburgh

Oberg Industries and Swanson School of Engineering Extend Additive Manufacturing Research Partnership

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Tuesday, September 25, 2018
Geography of Pennsylvania, Industrial design, University of Pittsburgh, Industrial processes, Swanson School of Engineering, Oberg, Pittsburgh, Rust Belt, 3D printing, PENNSYLVANIA

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 25,2018 /PRNewswire/ -- After a successful two-year inaugural collaboration, representatives from Oberg Industries and the University of Pittsburgh's Swanson School of Engineering have agreed to extend their research partnership.

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  • PITTSBURGH, Sept. 25,2018 /PRNewswire/ -- After a successful two-year inaugural collaboration, representatives from Oberg Industries and the University of Pittsburgh's Swanson School of Engineering have agreed to extend their research partnership.
  • "Oberg was one of our first corporate partners in additive manufacturing and we are excited to continue this relationship," said David Vorp, associate dean for research.
  • "My colleagues and I are grateful to Oberg Industries for being an inaugural partner and allowing us to better explore the potential for additive manufacturing."
  • Since 2014, additive manufacturing researchers at the Swanson School have attracted more than $10 million in grants from America Makes, the National Energy Technology Laboratory, the National Science Foundation, and Research for Advanced Manufacturing in Pennsylvania.

PLSG Announces New 'Health IT Pittsburgh' Website

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Thursday, September 13, 2018
Geography of Pennsylvania, University of Pittsburgh, PENNSYLVANIA, Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse (PLSG) announces the launch of a new website, "HealthITPittsburgh.com," to serve as the cornerstone of the Health IT Pittsburgh cluster initiative.

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  • PITTSBURGH, Sept. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse (PLSG) announces the launch of a new website, "HealthITPittsburgh.com," to serve as the cornerstone of the Health IT Pittsburgh cluster initiative.
  • The Initiative, committed to growing Health IT companies and jobs in Western Pennsylvania, is positioning Pittsburgh as a global innovation hub for Health IT.
  • "Health IT is going to be in every product," said PLSG President and CEO, Jim Jordan.
  • The PLSG is a comprehensive life sciences economic development organization.

Michael Baker International CEO Brian A. Lutes Appointed to Leadership Pittsburgh Inc.'s Board of Directors

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Tuesday, September 4, 2018
Geography of Pennsylvania, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PENNSYLVANIA

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Baker International , a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, today announced that Brian A. Lutes, the firm's President and Chief Executive Officer, has been appointed to a three-year term on the Board of Directors for Leadership Pittsburgh Inc. (LPI), the region's foremost multi-disciplinary leadership identification, enrichment and networking organization.

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  • PITTSBURGH, Sept. 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Baker International , a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, today announced that Brian A. Lutes, the firm's President and Chief Executive Officer, has been appointed to a three-year term on the Board of Directors for Leadership Pittsburgh Inc. (LPI), the region's foremost multi-disciplinary leadership identification, enrichment and networking organization.
  • Mr. Lutes and his fellow board members will provide strategic guidance to the organization to further enhance its presence in the Pittsburgh region.
  • Mr. Lutes was appointed President and CEO of Michael Baker in January 2017.
  • Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management.

Hyundai Hope On Wheels Presents UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh With $100,000 Hyundai Impact Award to Support Pediatric Cancer Research

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Thursday, July 5, 2018
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, University of Pittsburgh, PENNSYLVANIA, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, Lawrenceville, Health in the United States, Pittsburgh, UPMC, University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute

PITTSBURGH, July 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Hope On Wheels 501c3 nonprofit organization, celebrates its 20th year in the fight funding pediatric cancer research and will present Linda McAllister-Lucas, M.D., Ph.D., chief, Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh with a $100,000 Hyundai Impact Award.

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  • PITTSBURGH, July 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Hope On Wheels 501c3 nonprofit organization, celebrates its 20th year in the fight funding pediatric cancer research and will present Linda McAllister-Lucas, M.D., Ph.D., chief, Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh with a $100,000 Hyundai Impact Award.
  • The $100,000 Hyundai Impact Award will be officially presented to Dr. Linda McAllister-Lucas and UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh on Monday, July 9th at 10:00 a.m.
  • In 2018, Hope On Wheels will award over $15 million toward pediatric cancer research and programs.
  • With this latest grant, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh has received more than $1.6 million from Hope On Wheels.

PLSG Recognizes Portfolio Company Exec for International Honor

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Wednesday, June 27, 2018
Biotechnology, Carnegie Mellon University, Economy of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse, University of Pittsburgh, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, NKI, Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH, June 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse (PLSG) recognized an international honor recently bestowed on the Chief Technology Officer of Pittsburgh-based Neuro Kinetics, Inc. (NKI), a PLSG portfolio company.

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  • PITTSBURGH, June 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse (PLSG) recognized an international honor recently bestowed on the Chief Technology Officer of Pittsburgh-based Neuro Kinetics, Inc. (NKI), a PLSG portfolio company.
  • Dr. Alex Kiderman was recognized as a new member of the prestigious Brny Society in a ceremony in Sweden earlier this month.
  • Dr. Kiderman's distinction adds to the history between NKI and the Brny Society, as NKI founder, Jan Parmentier, had been the only non-PhD., non-M.D.
  • "With NKI being a key portfolio company of ours, we have enjoyed a front-row seat to innovations occurring there and look for that process to continue."

PLSG Introduces HealthcareData.Center for Life Sciences Innovators

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Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Biotechnology, Carnegie Mellon University, Economy of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse, University of Pittsburgh, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh

The new site dovetails with the PLSG mission of helping more life sciences technologies and ideas transform into successful businesses, according to Jordan.

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  • The new site dovetails with the PLSG mission of helping more life sciences technologies and ideas transform into successful businesses, according to Jordan.
  • It aggregates 15 years' worth of PLSG experience, making a vast amount of information easily searchable and usable for the entire life sciences community.
  • The Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse (PLSG) is a comprehensive life sciences economic development organization.
  • We are dedicated to advancing life sciences in western PA by building on the region's strengths in research, clinical care and life sciences entrepreneurship.

Thousands Come Out For Children's Hospital's Record-Breaking Third Annual Walk for Children's

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Monday, June 25, 2018
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The family fun walk and patient champion parade was hosted by Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation and held at Flagstaff Hill in Schenley Park on June 23.

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  • The family fun walk and patient champion parade was hosted by Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation and held at Flagstaff Hill in Schenley Park on June 23.
  • She was followed by nearly 250 patients dressed in purple shirts and displaying medals, and led the walk participants to the starting line.
  • "I am so excited to be the patient champion for Walk for Children's," said Addison, age 10.
  • Walk chairs were Lance Ruttenberg, president, American Textile Company ; Scott Lammie, chief financial officer, UPMC Health Plan ; and Morgan O'Brien, chief executive officer, Peoples Gas .

The Tony Awards & Carnegie Mellon University Present The 2018 Excellence in Theatre Education Award to Melody Herzfeld of Parkland, Florida

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Thursday, May 31, 2018
Carnegie Mellon University, University of Pittsburgh, PENNSYLVANIA, Pittsburgh

NEW YORKand PITTSBURGH, May 31, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --The Tony Awards has announced that Melody Herzfeld of Parkland, Florida, has been named the fourth recipient of the Excellence in Theatre Education Award.

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  • NEW YORKand PITTSBURGH, May 31, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --The Tony Awards has announced that Melody Herzfeld of Parkland, Florida, has been named the fourth recipient of the Excellence in Theatre Education Award.
  • The Tony Awards announced the news with higher education partner and award presenter Carnegie Mellon University (CMU).
  • Herzfeld will receive $10,000 for her theatre program and tickets to the Tony Awards and Gala.
  • Her theatre program has also received many South Florida Cappies in performance and technical theatre; the award celebrates excellence in regional student theatre and journalism.

Gateway Health Gets a Kick Out of Soccer: Makes Donation to Pittsburgh Soccer in the Community

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Monday, May 14, 2018
University of Pittsburgh

That's because Gateway Health is donating $12,760 to support Pittsburgh Soccer in the Community (PSC) and offering preventive health initiatives for program participants.

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  • That's because Gateway Health is donating $12,760 to support Pittsburgh Soccer in the Community (PSC) and offering preventive health initiatives for program participants.
  • While building the fundamentals of soccer skills, the program also aims to teach life skills that support participants' development both on and off the field.
  • In conjunction with this ongoing collaboration, Gateway community representatives will host several upcoming health education and awareness sessions for those participating in PSC.
  • Accepting the donation on behalf of PSC were representatives from the organization, including its program directors and participants who play in the Pittsburgh Soccer in the Community League.