A new Pitt‑led study, published in JAMA, finds that platelets stored at cold temperatures remain effective for up to 21 days, a change that could greatly expand the U.S. blood supply. Current room‑temperature platelets expire within a week, leading to high waste and frequent shortages.
Haley Dubovecky, B.S., a former student worker in the Department of Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh, showcased her research at a recent academic poster session, highlighting the benefits of a 12-week intergenerational dialogue intervention on insomnia in older adults.
Yesterday on October 13, 2025, numerous individuals in the Department of Surgery's research administration office were awarded at the annual Health Sciences Research Administration Day.
Among those included:
Eileen Taylor receiving the Rising Star Award.
Teresa Cameron receiving the Innovator Award.
Michelle Markowitz receiving the Mentoring Award.
Congratulations to the following staff members in the Department of Surgery for achieving a milestone in their years of service with the University of Pittsburgh:
At the 2025 Green Suite Celebration, the research administration office of the Department of Surgery was awarded the Pitt Sustainability Award.
Through their continued efforts in keeping the office green they achieved "Sustainable Oak" level for their Green Office designation.
Congratulations to our Research Administration and Finance office, who received the University of Pittsburgh’s Sustainability Green Office “Sustainable Oak” designation in January 2024.
Congratulations to Yvonne Brewster Way who received the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Patriot Award. The Patriot Award reflects the efforts made to support citizen warriors through a wide-range of measures including flexible schedules, time off prior to and after deployment, caring for families, and granting leaves of absence if needed.
