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Pitt Public Health partners on new rare disease treatment effort
A new $25 million investment from the Richard King Mellon Foundation is bringing together Pittsburgh’s leading research, clinical and technology institutions to accelerate the development of treatments for rare diseases — and Pitt Public Health researchers are playing an important role in the effort.
School of Public Health staff honored at annual award and recognition celebration
Members of Pitt Public Health’s staff were honored at the 2026 Staff Awards & Recognition Ceremony on Aug. 11. Staff milestones recognizing five to 40 years of service were also celebrated.
McCarthy receives grant to support bioethics study abroad program
Associate Professor Cindy McCarthy, DHCE, director of the Bioethics Certificate at the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health, has received a $10,000 Institute for the International Education of Students (IES Abroad) Faculty-Led Program Global Pillars Grant to help support students participating in a new study abroad program.