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.

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?

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.

A recent scoping review published on the Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Journal aimed to summarize the evidence regarding disparities in post-acute rehabilitation following total hip arthroplasty (THA) and knee arthroplasty (TKA) across various sociodemographic factors including sex, race, ethnicity, geography, and socioeconomic status.

Bridgeside Labs is proud to announce the release of two publications showcasing significant advancements in genetic and cognitive research. These studies delve into the genetic architecture of facial shape and the adaptive strategies in language processing among individuals with aphasia.

Noveome Biotherapeutics Inc., a clinical-stage company based in the Bridgeside research community near the Southside Works, is making significant strides in the treatment of Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC).

Monday, April 8 marked an out-of-this-world occasion – a total solar eclipse crossed over the United States, Canada, and Mexico. To celebrate this cosmic event, we hosted a viewing party for tenants that included space-themed trivia and treats.

For those in academia who were particularly interested in learning more about switching to an industry job in life sciences, we teamed up with some incredibly accomplished women in the workspace to discuss career transitions and aspirations at a Fireside Chat.

As a way to help physical therapy (PT) and occupational therapy (OT) students de-stress during finals week, we focused on a different type of therapy to hopefully give community members a much-deserved break during a demanding time. 

To celebrate Halloween this year, we combined a classic holiday candy with some serious spatial thinking during a Pop-Up in the Bridgeside lobby, enticing even the most frightening of goblins and ghouls to get together and share in the sweet treat of a guessing game. 

To discuss their approach to innovative gene therapies for retinal diseases and the current state of Adeno-associated virus (AAV), Avista Therapeutics hosted a Showcase - Vision for the Future: Creating Next Generation Gene Therapies for Blindness for the Bridgeside community members to attend and learn more!

A study revealed that out of the 6.3 billion smartphone users across the globe, 88 percent of usage time is spent on apps. To get a glimpse into the technology that our Bridgeside researchers are using – and perhaps to make others aware of something they should be taking advantage of – we hosted a Coffee Talk to learn more. 

Navigating the complexities of intellectual property (IP) in the life sciences industry can be challenging on its own, let alone for startups who often need to seek legal counsel in order to develop a comprehensive strategy that aligns with their business goals and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements. To address this, and more, we invited representatives from Jones Day and the Pittsburgh chapter of Women In Bio (WIB) for a one-hour session on IP basics.

To encourage other Bridgeside community members to uncover cutting-edge research on age-related disease therapies, the Aging Institute hosted a Show and Tell: Aging Research, complete with lab tours and light bites to follow. 

With space technology becoming a rapidly growing research field in Pittsburgh, the Steel City is now being referred to as “Space City,” largely in part to local companies receiving millions of dollars in NASA funding and the announcement of the The Keystone Space and Defense Innovation District aimed at boosting the region’s economic development. So, what better time than to host an event for our Bridgeside community regarding such a prevalent topic?

Once again, the Pittsburgh Technology Center (PTC) transformed Technology Drive into a Summer Street Festival filled with food trucks, live music, local vendors, and exciting games in order to celebrate the start of a new season – and of course, community building.

Everyone has that one song that takes them back to a favorite summertime memory. In fact, memory recollection from music is a well-known phenomenon to brain researchers. And with the start of the new season rapidly approaching, we decided to make this summer memorable by curating the ultimate playlist.

Mid-May, as a mid-week mind bender and much-needed break, we hosted a Math + Mimosas: Puzzle Master event to not only put our community members’ skills to the test, but to also celebrate National Mimosa Day (albeit, a day late)!

Meet Elizabeth Skidmore, Associate Dean for Research, SHRS; Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy. When she isn’t busy teaching and managing, you can find her hiking to help clear her head!