Noveome Biotherapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company located in Bridgeside, the premier hub for bustling life sciences and research activity in Pittsburgh, is making groundbreaking strides in their efforts to transform the way challenging diseases and conditions are treated. To shed some light onto their recent advancements – which was only made possible by being part of the Bridgeside community, we hosted a Showcase so other tenants could learn more about the pioneering activity happening right in their building. 

According to research published by Willis and Todorov, it only takes 100 milliseconds exposure of a face to make a judgment on attractiveness, likeability, trustworthiness, competence, aggressiveness, and more. With this in mind, we decided to merge the worlds of art and science and host an event, The Science Behind a Good Headshot, to not only educate attendees about the importance of a perfect picture, but also provide them with a fresh one! 

In honor of February being American Heart Month, and with a community filled with individuals in the health and life sciences fields, we decided to put their heads (and their hearts!) to the test. 

Meet Rebecca Green, Assistant Professor of the University of Pittsburgh, Center for Craniofacial and Dental Genetics. When she isn’t busy teaching and researching how genetics and the environment interact to lead to craniofacial birth defects, you can find her doing some sort of outdoor activity and being a mom to an adorable toddler!

The start of a new year typically goes hand-in-hand with new resolutions as well. To capitalize on this momentum, we hosted a Coffee Talk: Who Will You Be in 2023? centered around defining goals – and actually sticking to them – throughout the year.

Since the holidays are all about bringing people together, we teamed up with the Pittsburgh Technology Center Association’s amenities committee in early December to host a spirited happy hour for all tenants in the area.

In the spirit of connecting local companies with our Bridgeside community members, we hosted an afternoon of food and beverage tastings from neighboring small businesses.

With over 72 million Americans suffering from chronic low back pain, it’s no wonder that spine pain and disability are costing businesses trillions. To help combat this and learn how the future of spine care medicine can be dramatically improved by artificial intelligence (AI) and personal patient coaching, we hosted a Roundtable: Pioneering Technology to Instantly Connect Patients with World-Class Spine Care to discuss just that. 

As National Physical Therapy (PT) Month came to a close, we squeezed in one more PT-related activation hosted by the very students who are studying the subject at hand. Our Showcase: Physical Therapy Open House invited Bridgeside community members to learn more about what's happening in the University of Pittsburgh’s Department of Physical Therapy (DPT), uncover how to manage lower back pain, and discover the numerous benefits of PT!

Hosted on the fifth floor of Bridgeside, current and new Pittsburgh chapter members of Women In Bio (WIB) came together to network over drinks and small bites while enjoying a presentation by organization sponsor, Clinical Research Strategies, about the lifecycle of products in healthcare.

With October being National Physical Therapy (PT) Month, it was the perfect time to host a Coffee Talk in the Bridgeside lobby to enjoy complimentary caffeine and doughnuts while discussing the latest and greatest trends in the industry. 

To celebrate the end of summer, the Pittsburgh Technology Center Association’s (PTCA) hosted the first-ever PTC Street Festival Happy Hour – an afternoon filled with live music, food trucks, local vendors, and more!

Meet Kim Nixon-Cave, Professor and Program Director for Pittsburgh’s Department of Physical Therapy (PT) Hybrid Program. When she isn’t busy spending time with family and shopping, you can find her watching mindless reality TV shows, like Law & Order.

At the start of the new school year, the University of Pittsburgh’s Aging Institute welcomed the students of Bridgeside to discover what’s new at the facility, learn about training opportunities, and even get a tour of the space. 

At Bridgeside, we know our University of Pittsburgh Physical Therapy (PT) and Occupational Therapy (OT) students are well versed in their respective studies, but how well would they fare when it comes to drinking? (Don't answer that, it's rhetorical.) Trading in resistance bands for champagne flutes, we decided to put our community members to the test with our Math + Mimosas: Kitchen Conversions activation one early September morning.

As a mid-week break from the status quo, Thermo Fisher, a world leader in scientific products and services, invited members of the Bridgeside community to attend a two-part showcase around digital PCR (dPCR) and High Content Cell Analysis.

Always one to extend a warm welcome, we wanted to introduce our newest tenant to our Bridgeside community in hopes of sparking connections and cultivating culture. So, we invited our members and prominent local leaders, executives, educators, and students to join us at Eliza at Hotel Indigo for a life sciences-focused happy hour, complete with delicious drinks, complementary cuisine, and numerous networking opportunities.

What better way to start the new semester than to meet fellow students with similar interests over complimentary coffee and pastries? So, we hosted a Back to School at Bridgeside Pop-Up in the first floor lobby to get to know our community members a bit better. 

Meet Emma Cemalovic, Student and Fundraising Chair for the University of Pittsburgh’s Department of Physical Therapy (PT). When she isn’t busy being active, watching tv, and spending time with friends, you can find her studying and fundraising.

By now, we’re all well aware of the Great Resignation and how this ongoing economic trend resulted in over 47 million people voluntarily resigning from their jobs. According to Wikipedia, possible reasons for this mass exodus include wage stagnation, job dissatisfaction, safety concerns, and remote work opportunities. But what about those who specifically transitioned from academia to industry? To share insight into this particular career shift, we hosted a Power Meal around this exact topic at the end of July.