Join us for the next lecture of the 2026 Senior Vice Chancellor’s Research Seminar Series on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026. Abigail Overacre, assistant professor of immunology, School of Medicine, will discuss how the gut microbiome, immune system and diet can impact immunotherapy outcomes in cancer and inflammatory disease.

Bodnar, of the School of Public Health, was recognized for her expertise in how maternal nutrition shapes pregnancy, birth and the long-term health of mothers and children.

Assistant Professor Brady Bielewicz is a corecipient in the Doctor of Nursing Practice category.

The state-of-the-art building in Oakland serves as home to the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and two School of Medicine departments.

Four Pitt Health Sciences faculty members are recipients of the 2026 Dr. Larry E. Davis Awards, which recognize the exceptional contributions, groundbreaking research and visionary leadership of faculty members who have shaped their fields and enriched our academic community.