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McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine director William Wagner, PhD, named the 2021 Founders Award recipient from the Society For Biomaterials (SFB).  The Founders Award is based on long-term, landmark contributions to the discipline of biomaterials.  Dr. Wagner will be presented with the award at the virtual SFB 2021 Annual Meeting & Exposition being held April 20-23, 2021, during which he will make a plenary address. As the recipient of this prestigious recognition, he will receive a cash award and free registration to the virtual 2021 SFB Annual Meeting & Exposition. Read More

Monoclonal antibodies, a COVID-19 treatment given early after coronavirus infection, cut the risk of hospitalization and death by nearly 70% in those most likely to suffer complications of the disease, according to a preliminary analysis of UPMC patients who received the medication compared to similar patients who did not. Read More

Marissa Behun, a first-year PhD student in bioengineering at the University of Pittsburgh, received a Predoctoral Clinical and Translational Science Fellowship. This competitive award equips researchers with the skills to advance the translation of discoveries into improved patient outcomes and health policy. Read More

The McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine welcomes new affiliated faculty member Sruti Shiva, PhD. Read More