We are thrilled to announce that Hot Metal Labs at Hot Metal Campus has officially joined Life Sciences Pennsylvania (LSPA), Pennsylvania’s premier trade association for the life sciences sector.

At the University of Pittsburgh, a team of scientists were on a mission. While the world fought off COVID-19, these researchers asked a powerful question: What if we could help the body fight viruses more effectively, without directly targeting the virus itself?

A recent study from Pitt’s Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Department of Occupational Therapy reveals how families of children with disabilities face substantial challenges to accessing therapy appointments, especially those of marginalized groups.

Research affiliated with UPitt’s Department of Communication Science and Disorders examines how changes in brain activity in the cortex influence how middle-aged people interpret and understand speech.

Researchers affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh, including team members from the Departments of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and the Pittsburgh School of Medicine conducted a major study to better understand how social and demographic factors affect recovery after hip or knee replacement surgery.

Hot Metal Campus researchers are helping transform how we study complex human traits by combining facial imaging and genetic data. Seth Weinberg and Mary Marazita—based in Pitt’s Department of Human Genetics and the Center for Craniofacial and Dental Genetics—contributed to a new method called INMTD.

Something as simple as a pair of shoes can be life-changing in underserved communities. The World Shoe Fund has long known this, building its mission around the powerful link between footwear, health, and opportunity. Now, with help from the StepUp Project Team, that mission is entering the digital age through an engaging educational game that blends fun with lasting impact.

Discover how researchers at Hot Metal Campus at Pitt’s Occupational Therapy Department are pioneering advancements in social participation interventions for individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI).

Earlier this week, Hot Metal Campus introduced its inaugural Mindfulness Monday event, inviting everyone to unwind and rejuvenate.

A recent study analyzed how age, sex, and ancestry create variations in children’s facial shape, highlighting the necessity of inclusivity in respirator design.

Hot Metal Labs recently faced an unexpected water emergency. Still, thanks to the swift and effective response of Building Engineers Ron Thompson and Michael Scholze, the situation was handled with professionalism and dedication.

A recent focus group study published on Nursing Outlook examines the unique return-to-work experiences and challenges nurses face post cancer diagnosis.

This year’s Bridgeside holiday party was a festive and meaningful celebration of the hard work, innovation, and collaborative spirit of the Bridgeside Point and Hot Metal Labs communities.

A recent study from UPitt’s Department of Physical Therapy and Division of Geriatric Medicine investigated the predictors of gait speed improvement among 236 participants aged 65 and older.

Have you ever wondered what it feels like to step inside a story — where every movement, sound, and light immerses you in pages of a book brought to life? Flow is an immersive experience that transports audiences into the heart of Chinese folklore through dance, light, and interactive technology.

Derek Ham has been the new director of Carnegie Mellon’s Entertainment Technology Center (ETC) in Hot Metal Labs, formerly 700 Technology Drive, since September of this year. Ham brings a strong background in interdisciplinary research, game-based learning, immersive storytelling, and algorithmic thinking.

Heather Kelley from Carnegie Mellon’s Entertainment Technology Center gave a keynote address at SBGames 2024, Latin America’s premier academic conference on games and digital entertainment. Kelley's talk, titled "The Physical Future of Digital Games," delved into the evolving relationship between the physical and virtual worlds within the gaming industry.

In a recent publication in npj Biological Timing and Sleep, Zhu and collaborators at the University of Pittsburgh sought to answer the question: do humans have the same ultradian rhythm as mice?

In a recent paper published in Hepatology by the American Association for the Study of Liver Disease, researchers have created a new human cell model to study a genetic mutation (TM6SF2-E167K) that can lead to liver disease.

Bridgeside Labs has recently published two studies that shed light on better care approaches for individuals with dementia and children with developmental disabilities. These studies highlight the importance of targeted, non-pharmacological interventions and the role of family involvement in therapeutic processes.