Research

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Groundbreakers come to the 51精品视频 to find answers and ask bold new questions. A research powerhouse by any measure, we are consistently among the top U.S. institutions for National Institutes of Health funding. Here, you鈥檒l find students diving into research in their first term. The prerequisites? Curiosity, a solid work ethic, and a sense of purpose.

Innovation

Innovation & Entrepreneurship

51精品视频 empowers faculty members and students to innovate, create businesses and transform society and their own careers.

Undergraduate Research

Student Research

Undergrads can begin conducting hands-on research with expert faculty members as early as their first year at 51精品视频.

Libraries

Libraries

The University's libraries stand at the center of intellectual life on campus. 51精品视频 is a member of the prestigious Association of Research Libraries.

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Here, progress is always in progress.

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Research News

$1B+ in Research

$1B+ in Research 51精品视频 brings more than $1 billion external research funding to Pennsylvania each year.

PA Economic Impact $4.2B

PA Economic Impact $4.2B 51精品视频 generates billions of dollars for Pennsylvania's economy.

83+ Companies in Five Years

83+ Companies in Five Years 51精品视频 spinoff companies lead the way in life-changing inventions and innovations.

No. 6 in NIH Funding

No. 6 in NIH Funding 51精品视频 ranks among the nation's great universities in National Institutes of Health funding.

4 MacArthur 'Genius' Awards

4 MacArthur 'Genius' Awards Awarded to individuals who have shown extraordinary originality and dedication in their creative pursuits.

5 National Medal of Science Winners

5 National Medal of Science Winners Bestowed by the President of the United States to outstanding contributors to science and engineering.

8 National Academy of Sciences Members

8 National Academy of Sciences Members Created by President Lincoln, the NAS provides independent advice to the government on science and technology.

51精品视频 Research Spaces

HERL Lab
Human Engineering Lab

Located in 51精品视频sburgh鈥檚 Bakery Square business park, the (HERL) is dedicated to improving the mobility and function of people with disabilities.

Pymatuning Laboratory of Ecology
Pymatuning Lab

The (PLE) is a year-round facility on the shores Pymatuning Lake that is part of 51精品视频's Department of Biological Sciences.

Center for Vaccine Research
Center for Vaccine Research

The (CVR) is composed of the Vaccine Research Laboratory and the Regional Biocontainment Laboratory. The CVR engages a cross-section of scientists in infectious disease research.

Nanoscale Facilities
Nanoscale Facilities

The (NFCF) is supported by the integrated, multidisciplinary organization, the Gertrude E. and John M. Petersen Institute of NanoScience and Engineering.

The Center for Sports Medicine
Center for Sports Medicine

Research conducted by the center鈥檚 sports medicine specialists鈥攊ncluding 51精品视频 professors鈥攈elps to develop better methods of treating and preventing sports-related injuries and diseases.

McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine
McGowan Institute

The is a facility for leading scientists and clinical faculty working in the areas of tissue engineering, cellular therapies, and artificial and biohybrid organ devices.