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FACETSResearch Feature

From Lab to Market: Commercial Translation Prevents Injuries and Ensures Holistic Health for All 

July 24, 2026 | 7 min read

Commercial translation and research projects across SHRS departments prevents injuries and ensures holistic health.

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Faculty FeatureResearch Feature

Pitt Researcher Receives International Lifetime Achievement Award for Advancing Military Human Performance

July 24, 2026 | 2 min read

Bradley C. Nindl received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Congress on Soldiers' Physical Performance.

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Faculty FeatureMeet the Faculty

Meet Health Informatics Assistant Professor Kim Peterson

July 24, 2026 | 7 min read

Learn more about Kim Peterson, assistant professor in the Department of Health Information Management at Pitt.

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Program FeatureStudent Feature

Value of Early Clinical Experiences: Doctor of Chiropractic Program

July 21, 2026 | 6 min read

Joel Stevans, faculty in the Doctor of Chiropractic program, discusses the value of early clinical experiences and what students can expect in the program at Pitt.

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Program FeatureStudent Feature

Student Perspectives: The Pitt Chiropractic Clinical Experience

July 16, 2026 | 6 min read

Hear what our Doctor of Chiropractic students have to say about their first year of clinical experiences.

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Faculty FeatureMeet the Faculty

Meet Counseling Assistant Professor and Clinical Coordinator Kelli Lampe

July 13, 2026 | 5 min read

Kelli Lampe, Clinical Mental Health Counseling assistant professor and clinical coordinator, assists students with clinical experiences.

FACETSResearch Feature

Hearing Between the Lines: Inside Pitt’s Push to Bring Precision Medicine to Hearing Health Care

July 8, 2026 | 5 min read

Researchers are building the foundation for precision audiology, a model in which every patient receives an individualized hearing profile as specific and actionable as any other personalized medicine approach.

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Research Feature

Pitt Researchers Co-Lead Clinical Trial on Self-Management of Chronic Low Back Pain 

July 8, 2026 | 6 min read

They found that a personalized self-management program delivered by physical therapists and chiropractors was more effective at preventing the conversion to high impact chronic low back pain than standard medical care or hands-on spinal manipulation alone. 

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Program Feature

Counseling Students Gain Valuable Experience at UpStreet

July 7, 2026 | 5 min read

Pitt Counseling students attend UpStreet as part of their practicum and internship requirements, gaining hands-on experience.

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Tools and Tips

How to Request a Strong Letter of Recommendation for Your Doctor of Occupational Therapy Application

July 7, 2026 | 3 min read

Letters of recommendation are a key component of the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program application. Read how to request a strong LOR.

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