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National Lab Day
On November 23, 2009, a coalition of educators, science, and engineering associations, philanthropies, and other organizations announced the launch of National Lab Day , a new grassroots initiative designed to reinvigorate science and math education in the nation’s schools and after-school programs and lead to increased U.S. competitiveness. National Lab Day aims to inspire a wave of future innovators and foster U.S. competitiveness by improving the quality STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education in America. A collaboration between government and more than 200 public- and private-sector organizations, National Lab Day will connect students in grades 6- 12 to hands-on learning experiences and promote tinkering in laboratory settings. This year's celebration was May 12, 2010, however National Lab Day is more than just a day. It's a nationwide initiative to build local communities of support that will foster ongoing collaborations among volunteers, students, and educators.
National Lab Day is everyday at PTEI. Learn more about our ongoing resources here!
View National Lab Day web site PRSEF Award Winners Announced
Chris Cetnar (pictured), a senior from Knoch High School, and Vinay Viswanathan, a sophomore from Upper St. Clair High School, both were honored as PTEI/McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine Sponsor Award Winners in the 71st Pittsburgh Regional Science and Engineering Fair (PRSEF), March 26-27, 2010, at Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, PA. Chris’ project was entitled “Prescription vs. Traditional Medicines” and Vinay’s project was entitled “RNAi Knockdown of Genes Causes Myofiber Disarray.” Drs. Timothy Maul and Richard Koepsel from the McGowan Institute served as judges during the Fair. Over 1,000 students in grades 6-12 from more than 100 schools competed for over $1M in cash prizes and scholarships. The Pittsburgh Regional Science and Engineering Fair continues to be a major program of Carnegie Science Center’s Regional SciTech Initiative – a year-round series of unique experiences that excite and inspire visitors, especially students, to explore regional cutting-edge S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) topics, careers, and related issues and build a community of scientifically and technologically literate people. Read more…
71st Pittsburgh Regional Science and Engineering Fair Biotechnology Workforce Collaborative Graduates First Five Program Participants
Three years ago, 22 impoverished women were offered a rare lifeline: Free college tuition, free textbooks, and a free laptop -- even free day care. It was part of a program aimed at giving them a fighting chance of earning a degree in biotechnology, and in doing so, helping the region's medical research labs meet the growing demand for biotechnology technicians. The program—Biotechnology Workforce Collaborative—has the goal to advance the life sciences research community in western Pennsylvania through the initiation of innovative education and workforce development programs developed through a collaborative effort of the region’s leading non-profit research institutions. On May 13, the first 5 graduates will walk in Community College of Allegheny County’s commencement! Read more… Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (05/02/10) Biotechnology Workforce Collaborative 2010 Teacher Professional Development Dates Announced
ASSET Inc. is partnering with the Pittsburgh Tissue Engineering Initiative, Inc., Carnegie Science Center, and the McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine to engage teachers and students in the wonders of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Targeting middle school students, the Carnegie Science Center has unveiled a new exhibit, “If A Starfish Can Grow a New Arm, Why Can’t I?” ASSET is now offering a 2-day professional development course to help teachers connect this exhibit to their middle school science curriculum and to the real world science of regenerative medicine and tissue engineering. This course is relevant for teachers teaching biological sciences (i.e., FOSS’s Diversity of Life, STC’s Human Body Systems, SEPUP’s Science and Life Issues, or similar textbook-based curricula). Mark your calendar for the next course taking place June 9-10, 2010. Fall dates are October 6-7, 2010. Read more... Find all the details you need to know here!!! PTEI's 2010 Summer Internship Dates Announced
To attract young people to the field of regenerative medicine, and to provide meaningful research opportunities for college students, PTEI developed and sponsors an annual undergraduate Summer Internship Program (SIP) for undergraduate college students . The SIP -- one of PTEI’s oldest and most successful educational programs -- provides the invaluable opportunity for undergraduate college and university students pursing careers in medicine, research, bioengineering, chemistry, biology, engineering, materials science, computer science, the natural sciences, or related fields to connect their growing skills and educational experiences to one of today’s most exciting and promising areas of biomedical research, the field of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Use the below links to see posted information on PTEI's annual summer programs for undergraduate research. The dates for the 2010 SIP Program are
June 1, 2010 - August 6, 2010.
The Class of 2010 for the Pittsburgh- and San Antonio-based programs has been announced! See the lists of interns and their respective mentors through the links below.
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Summer Internship Program in Pittsburgh Combat Casualty Care Summer Internship Program in San Antonio Dates for PTEI's High School Summer Internship Program are still pending. The 2010 Program description and application form are available. Application deadline date is CLOSED. Watch for additional Program details here...
High School Summer Internship ProgramPTEI and Pitt’s Biotech Mobile Lab On the Road
Pitt’s Biotech Mobile Lab recently made a stop in the Shaler Area School District. During the visit, PTEI Master Teachers Mark Krotec and Jade Leung utilized tissue engineering and regenerative medicine strategies to convey various science challenges. The high school students learned firsthand what it is like to work in the diverse biomedical field as researchers/clinicians specializing in the new field of regenerative medicine. As tissue engineers, they learned an appreciation for the multifaceted nature of this field, and the need to integrate a variety of science skills to formulate solutions to the complex problems of human health. Read more… Your North Hills 2010 STEM Conference
PTEI’s Joan Schanck will participate in the 2010 Regional Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Conference, scheduled on February 3, 2010, at Penn State Beaver. The overall focus of the 2010 STEM Conference will be on preparing Pennsylvania’s youth to be globally competitive learners and workers in the 21st Century. The free day of presentations is open to teachers, counselors, administrators, and partners of Job Training for Beaver County, Inc., and Southwest Training Services, Inc., in cooperation with Pennsylvania State University Beaver. Read more… 2010 STEM Conference InformationSTEM Education Focus of Panel Discussion
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) - the push continues to foster STEM education in America's schools. WQED’s OnQ continues its Making the Grade series with a thoughtful discussion on the importance of STEM for students, teachers, and administrators, and how that would ultimately serve the nation. PTEI’s Joan Schanck, Director, Education and Workforce Development, joins guests Art Baldwin, Department of Energy’s National Energy Technology Laboratory, and Sam Franklin, Pittsburgh Public School’s Pittsburgh Science & Technology Academy, in this thought-provoking discussion. Watch the program… Making the Grade: STEM DOD Opportunities—Education and Grant!!
Education …
The Science, Mathematics, And Research for Transformation (SMART) scholarship-for-service Program fully funds undergraduate and graduate degrees in a wide range of technical areas, including all fields of engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Brain and Cognitive Sciences, and Mathematics.Links to the SMART brochure and the application web page are below. The application deadline is December 15, 2009, for the 2010 school year. There will be approximately 300 new awards this year.
SMART provides:
• Full Tuition – to any accredited U.S. University
• A very generous stipend while in school
- $25,000 for undergraduates
- $36,000 for masters candidates
- $38,000 to $41,000 for doctoral candidates
• Book allowance – $1,000
• Health Insurance
• Paid Summer internships
• All required student fees
• Travel fees for internships
Summer internships at Labs are required. In return for fully funding their education students are required work as a civilian employee at a Service (Army, Navy, Air Force) or DOD Agency (NSA, DIA, DARPA, etc.) laboratory for a period equal to the time the program paid for their school. Students must be U.S. Citizens, able to obtain a DoD Security Clearance, and be willing to work in a defense laboratory upon graduation. Read more…
Science, Mathematics, And Research for Transformation (SMART) scholarship-for-service Program website 
SMART brochure List of SMART fellows from previous years listed by University Grant…
The DOD Defense Medical Research and Development Program (DMRDP) Basic Research Award has been released and is posted on Grants.gov. The funding opportunity number is W81XWH-10-DMRDP-BRA. Pre-proposals are due December 10, 2009. This Program Announcement/Funding Opportunity is focused on basic research, defined as research directed towards attaining greater knowledge and understanding of fundamental principles of science and medicine. The DMRDP Basic Research Award is designed to promote new ideas that are still in the early stages of development and have the potential to yield highly impactful data and new avenues of investigation. This mechanism supports conceptually innovative, high-risk/high-reward research that could ultimately lead to critical discoveries or major advancements that will accelerate the delivery of new medical countermeasures and information to protect military personnel from a variety of health threats inherent in the military operational environment, and to effectively diagnose and treat these personnel when they are ill or injured.
These awards will also support basic research to enhance the training and education of military personnel and health care providers. Presentation of preliminary data is not required. However, investigators must demonstrate logical reasoning and a sound scientific rationale established through a critical review and analysis of the literature for the proposal to be competitive. Research projects should include a well-formulated, testable hypothesis based on strong scientific rationale.
Awards under this announcement will consist solely of assistance agreements. This announcement is intended only for extramural investigators. Other announcements will be released for intramural investigators. An intramural investigator is defined as a Department of Defense (DOD) employee working within a DOD laboratory or medical treatment facility (MTF), or a DOD activity embedded within a civilian medical center. An extramural investigator is defined as all those not included in the definition of intramural investigator.
Should you have any questions or concerns please refer to the program announcement for a list of research areas of interest. Read more…
DMRDP Basic Research Award on Grants.gov Educational and Business Partnerships To Be Highlighted
Ann Gleeson, PTEI Deputy Director, will cover educational and business partnerships in the realm of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine at the next Advanced Manufacturing Career Collaborative (AMC2) Meeting, December 8, 2009, at the Founder's Hall Amphitheater, Westmoreland County Community College, in Youngwood, PA. Time is 8:30am to 11:30am. Attendance is free. The meeting will focus on highlighting resources and partnership opportunities offered by our regional Universities that can assist manufacturers, schools, workforce development organizations, and other AMC2 members. The AMC2 was established because of a shared sense of urgency concerning Southwestern PA's ability to provide a technically trained workforce in the numbers needed by the region's manufacturing sector. The central message of the collaborative is that there are defined manufacturing career pathways that can lead to rewarding careers. Read more… AMC2 website AFIRM Clinical Trial: Treating Second Degree Burns
As published by MIT, traditionally, treatment for severe second-degree burns consists of adding insult to injury: cutting a swath of skin from another site on the same patient in order to graft it over the burn. The process works, but causes more pain for the burn victim and doubles the area in need of healing. Now a relatively new technology has the potential to heal burns in a way that's much less invasive than skin grafts. With just a small skin biopsy and a ready-made kit, surgeons can create a suspension of the skin's basal cells--the stem cells of the epidermis--and spray the solution directly onto the burn with results comparable to those from skin grafts. The cell spray is intended to treat severe second-degree burns, in which the top two layers of skin are damaged but the subcutaneous tissue is left intact. Third-degree burns, which are more severe, still require a skin graft. The spray, already approved for use in some countries, has garnered interest from the United States Army, whose Armed Forces Institute of Regenerative Medicine is funding a trial, slated to begin before the end of this year, of more than 100 patients.
James Holmes, an AFIRM Program Mentor and a surgeon and the medical director of the Burn Center at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, is the lead investigator on the upcoming multicenter trial that will compare skin grafts and a unique burn treatment. Read more…
Spraying on Skin Cells to Heal Burns (Technology Review, 11/05/09) The AFIRM Burn Repair Program "If a Starfish Can Grow a New Arm, Why Can't I?"
Exhibit Opening October 17, 2009
at the Carnegie Science Center!!
At the right, Alina, 7, plays with a video scope with her mother, Juli Milan, of the South Side, and sister, Kendall, 5, at a new exhibit called, "If a Starfish Can Grow a New Arm, Why Can't I?", which was unveiled yesterday by the Carnegie Science Center and the Pittsburgh Tissue Engineering Initiative. Read more...
Carnegie Science Center exhibit explores tissue regeneration, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (10/15/09)
Science Center Unveils New Exhibit (w/video), KDKA (10/15/09)
New exhibit hopes to intrigue next generation of researchers, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (10/16/09)
Carnegie Science Center Press Release Starfish Project Overview If a Starfish Can Grow a New Arm, Why Can't I? 2-Day Professional Development October 7-8, 2009
Teacher Professional Development Training Dates Set for Fall 2009: ASSET Inc., as part of the “If a Starfish Can Grow a New Arm, Why Can’t I?” program which PTEI is a partner organization, will provide training opportunities for teachers who are interested in infusing Tissue Engineering education in their classrooms. By attending this professional development session, teachers will have an understanding of the content involved in Tissue Engineering in order to make the appropriate connections between Pittsburgh’s Carnegie Science Center exhibit and their classroom. Read more… If a Starfish Can Grow a New Arm, Why Can't I? Countywide Professional Development Day 2009, October 12, 2009
PTEI and its education partners--ASSET, CSC, and Pitt's LRDC--are offering a 1-day tissue engineering workshop for teachers. "If a Starfish Can Grow a New Arm, Why Can't I? -- Connecting Tissue Engineering and Stem Cell Research to the Classroom and a Permanent Tissue Engineering Exhibit at the Carnegie Science Center" will be held on Monday, October 12, 2009, from 8:30am-3:30pm, at the Carnegie Science Center. This workshop provides an introduction to the real world science of regenerative medicine and stem cell research and includes suggestions for integration into current curricula, culminating with discussions, demonstrations, and hands-on experience with some of the activities. Additional workshop details and registration information can be found on the below flyer. Read more... 
Details on both of the above opportunities from the Carnegie Science Center!! PTEI Registration Form for October 12, 2009 Countywide Professional Development Day 2009 PTEI Research Partners Are In the News
Three of PTEI’s research partners—University of Pittsburgh, Stemnion, Inc., and Cohera Medical, Inc.—recently made headlines in the press on current and past scientific efforts supported by PTEI. From hand transplants, to burn therapies, to a novel surgical device, these medical developments are cutting-edge. Read more…
Bethel Park man rebounds from hand transplant, eager to make progress Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (09/21/09) AFIRM Research McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine In the News: Successful Hand Transplants Performed McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine In the News: Regenerative Medicine Clinical Trial--Pittsburgh Protocol for Immunosuppression After Hand Transplant Bio: W.P. Andrew Lee 
Stemnion uses placentas, not embryos, to get stem cells for burn therapy Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (09/21/09) NTEC Research 
Cohera Medical Receives ISO 13485 Certification: Company Meets International Standards for Design, Development and Manufacturing of Medical Devices PR Newswire (09/22/09) NTEC Research McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine In the News: Novel Surgical Adhesive Awarded US Patent Bio: Michael Buckley Bio: Eric Beckman 
PTEI Executive Director to Participate in Upcoming Life Sciences and Medical Innovation Panel Discussion
Alan Russell, PhD, PTEI Executive Director and also the Director, McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine, will participate in the upcoming We Work For Health-hosted panel discussion on Monday, September 21 from 8:30AM - 10:30AM at the Carnegie Science Center. The discussion, for G20 Summit attendees, will center on the significant contributions of the life sciences industry and important medical innovations occurring in Western Pennsylvania.Western Pennsylvania has long been an international leader in life sciences and medical innovation, key factors in the region`s current economy. G20 Summit attendees are invited to join the "Best and Brightest" minds as they discuss the significant contributions, economic impact, and social value of the industry on the region. Speakers will represent a range of organizations from business development to patient advocacy groups that regularly benefit from the life sciences industry. Read more…
Reuters (09/14/09) We Work for Health website McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine website PTEI High School Interns Complete 2009 Summer Program
The PTEI high school summer internship program gives junior and senior high school students a glimpse into the world of biomedical research, and a rich opportunity to explore careers in science, medicine, and engineering. Learn more about PTEI's program and this year's students. Read more… High School Summer Internship 2009 Interns Welcome, Ray!
Ray Schrader, an Honors Biology and Honors Anatomy and Physiology teacher at Mt. Lebanon High School, is PTEI’s newest teacher participant, joining us during the summer 2009. As a senior member of the Mt. Lebanon High School biology subgroup, he has been recognized as a leader amongst his peers in the development of new curricula to include special interests related to the development and delivery of summer school science programs for high school students. He worked in collaboration with Dr. Steven Abramowitch, Co-Associate Director of the Musculoskeletal Research Center and Director of the Tissue Mechanics laboratory, graduate students of the University of Pittsburgh Department of Bioengineering, and senior master teacher, Mark Krotec. Their work focused on the ongoing development and integration of a new skin module to be integrated into the PTEI “If a Starfish Can Grow a New Arm, Why Can’t I” summer camp for middle school students and the Nano to Bio summer camp for high school students at North Carolina A&T University. See Middle School Summer Campers at PTEI Campus in Pittsburgh 
Students at PTEI Partner Organization Experience Tissue Engineering Principles: Some North Carolina high school students are spending their summers much like local Pittsburgh area middle school students--on the cutting edge of medicine learning about tissue engineering. At the Nano to Bio Camp offered at North Carolina A&T State University, the students tested skin products and artificial skin and learned about growing organs for humans. See more… Watch the North Carolina students in action! Tissue Engineering Summer Camp Kicks Off
A starfish can grow a whole new arm and salamanders can too. But a human can’t. Well, humans can, but to a limited extent with the regeneration of skin and bones. Biomedical researchers from the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Duquesne University, and the Allegheny-Singer Research Institute are tackling the complex challenge of tissue and organ regeneration and their findings are the basis of an innovative educational program sponsored by the Pittsburgh Tissue Engineering Initiative: A Starfish Can Do It, Why Can't I? Read more...
Press Release PTEI Summer Camp 2009 Information Summer Camp in Pictures 
Education Tax Credit Program News: Get Your 2nd Year Applications in Now! Businesses applying for year 2 of a 2-year contribution can apply now! If they are on a January-December tax year and they haven't applied yet for 2009, get their applications in now to take advantage of the $5 million of credits still remaining for scholarship organizations!! Read more... Education Tax Credit Information REACH Foundation 
The Longitudinal Outcomes from Annual Undergraduate Program Are Impressive: Twenty-five undergraduate students from colleges and universities, primarily across southwestern Pennsylvania and the Pittsburgh region, have been selected to participate in the 13th Annual Summer Internship Program of the Pittsburgh Tissue Engineering Initiative. The goal of the program is to expose greatly increased numbers of underserved students to growing opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematic related fields across the Pittsburgh region within the highly interdisciplinary field of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine (TERM). The program exposes 2-year and 4-year institute undergraduate students to biomedical research within the cutting-edge field of TERM. Undergraduate students are provided real world experience as they learn more about the wonders and, ultimately, applications of TERM as they work alongside our region’s top-notch TERM researchers and clinicians. Read more… June 2, 2009 PTEI Press Release PTEI Undergraduate Summer Internship Program
Interns for the Class of 2009 Summer Internship Program Selected: With the goal to expose young people to the high level of biomedical research being conducted throughout the PTEI affiliate network, PTEI developed and sponsors an annual undergraduate Summer Internship Program (SIP) to showcase the many exciting new opportunities within the field of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine throughout the Pittsburgh region and beyond. For the 2009 SIP, a total of 25 summer interns, based in either Pittsburgh or San Antonio, will participate in summer research wherein they will be exposed to many areas of tissue engineering research with leading and world-renowned scientists and engineers. The SIP -- one of PTEI’s oldest and most successful educational programs -- provides the invaluable opportunity for undergraduate college and university students pursing careers in medicine, research, bioengineering, chemistry, biology, engineering, materials science, computer science, the natural sciences, or related fields to connect their growing skills and educational experiences to one of today’s most exciting and promising areas of biomedical research, the field of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Read more...
2009 Pittsburgh SIP Interns and Mentors 2009 San Antonio SIP Interns and Mentors 
PTEI Honors Young Scientist With Science Fair Award: The 70th Pittsburgh Regional Science and Engineering Fair was held at Heinz Field April 3-4, 2009. Jay Sehgal, a junior from North Allegheny High School, was selected to receive the PTEI Sponsor Award for his project entitled “Proliferative Study of Adipose-Derived Stem Cells.” Congratulations, Jay! Read more…
PTEI and the 2009 Pittsburgh Regional Science and Engineering Fair 
PTEI and McGowan Institute Support Girls’ Math and Science Day: Twenty middle and high school young girls became better acquainted with tissue engineering and regenerative medicine strategies as they visited the lab of David Vorp, PhD, Director of the Center for Vascular Remodeling and Regeneration, University of Pittsburgh, and Director of the Vascular Surgery and Vascular Biomechanics Research Lab, McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine. Joan Schanck, PTEI Director of Education and Workforce Development, provided the students with a welcome and program overview, and Donna Haworth, Graduate Student Researcher, and Deborah Cleary, Research Technician, gave the students the opportunity to actually “do science” in the lab as well as learn more about potential career opportunities… all in their own backyard! See the Girls in Action 
Science Education Takes to the Road: Students in the Windber Area High School south of Johnstown, PA, learned firsthand about tissue engineering and regenerative medicine from PTEI Master Outreach Teacher Mark Krotec (Central Catholic High School), PTEI Outreach Teacher Beth Smyder (Woodland Hills High School), and Graduate Student Richard Jeffries (University of Pittsburgh Bioengineering Department). The program was part of a recent school visit from the Pitt Biotech Mobile Lab, a 70-foot tractor-trailer fabricated into a mobile science laboratory that gives precollege students in the region hands-on experience with medical research and advanced biology. During the PTEI workshop, students learned about tissue engineering, stem cells, cardiovascular engineering challenges, physical characteristics of scaffolds, and the bioethics of today’s research efforts. Read more… The Tribune-Democrat The Students as Scientists 
Local Students Participated in PTEI’s Tissue-Engineered Blood Vessel Activity During 2009 SciTech Festival. After receiving a brief introduction of tissue engineering and the specific challenges inherent in the cardiovascular system, students at the 2009 SciTech Festival, Pittsburgh, March 10-13, ‘generated’ simulated vessels. Read more…
PTEI and SciTech Festival 2009 The Rolling Stone 100 Agents of Change: A list about the power of ideas, the power of innovation, the power of making people think, and making them move. Alan Russell, PhD, Executive Director, PTEI, named #32 of The 100 People Who Are Changing America. Read more…
Rolling Stone The University of Pittsburgh Mobile Science Laboratory offers biology projects designed by the University, the Lyceum Group, and the Pittsburgh Tissue Engineering Initiative. South Park students recently participated in the "Outbreak!" program, where they played the role of CDC workers trying to find the virus behind an outbreak at a fictional hospital. Read more...
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review A Shaler teacher is bringing her research into her classroom and classrooms all over the world through her involvement with the Pittsburgh Tissue Engineering Initiative. Jade Leung, a physics and biology teacher at Shaler Area High School, lends her science knowledge and research to the PTEI Summer Research Experience and was a master teacher the 2008 Summer. Read more...
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review--Your NorthHills Recent Education Meets Industry Event at Duquesne University brings PTEI together with educators, industry, and students. High school and college students interested in biotechnology and sciences looked into their futures, meeting with prospective employers. Read more…
WhySci? LaShon Jackson, PTEI Program Manager, along with PTEI Master-Teachers, Nadine Suhan and Elizabeth Smyder, recently conducted bone strength workshops at the Robert Morris University campus in support of the Expanding Your Horizons (EYH) program. The EYH network runs conferences for junior high school girls as an opportunity for them to learn about science, math, and technology careers while having fun participating in hands-on workshops. Read more...
Expanding Your Horizons website Expanding Your Horizons @ Robert Morris University Program Announcement PTEI in Partnership to Bring Mobile Science Laboratory to Region's Middle and High School Classrooms. Western Pennsylvania middle and high school students with a flair for biology won't have to wait to go to college to study in a real lab--the real lab can be brought to them now. On November 10, the University of Pittsburgh will unveil a 70-foot tractor-trailer fabricated into a mobile science laboratory that will give precollege students in the region hands-on experience with medical research and advanced biology. The unveiling is the culmination of a 3-year effort initiated by the Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse and primarily involving Pitt, the Pittsburgh Tissue Engineering Initiative Inc., and the Pittsburgh-based Lyceum Group LLC to acquire the mobile laboratory with the goal of exciting youth in the region about science. Read more…
News From Pitt News Release Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Pittsburgh Post-Gazette -- See the mobile lab here! Pop City PTEI Participates in Annual Pittsburgh Sci-Tech Festival, 11/11-14/2008. In the Festival’s tissue engineering workshop, “If a Salamander Can Grow New Limbs, Why Can’t People?,” form a biotechnology company, fabricate and assess bone tissue, and compete for grant money through hands-on activities exploring the booming field of tissue engineering.
Regenerative Medicine/Tissue Engineering is a revolutionary technology in the field of biomedicine that offers hope to people with compromised tissue function. This complex challenge requires the coordinated efforts of biologists, physicists, chemists, engineers, computer engineers, material scientists, and physicians.
Register to participate…
Middle School High School See PTEI at SciTech 2008!The Pittsburgh Tissue Engineering Initiative was a community sponsor of the inaugural Build the Hill Conference. The Build the Hill Conference served as a catalyst toward creating an economically sustainable and vibrant Hill District by empowering and mobilizing residents, investors, developers, essential resources, and partnerships that result in the development, preservation, and renovation of the Historic Hill District in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
September 2008 marked the first-ever Build the Hill Conference. The 3-day event took place at various locations within Pittsburgh’s Historic Hill District and neighboring areas. The educational and inspirational content of this community conference served as a synergistic point of collaborative movement.
Program Manager LaShon Jackson of PTEI and McGowan Institute of Regenerative Medicine's Dr. David Vorp and Melissa Morgan participated in the educational youth activities. Visitors learned about tissue engineering as it relates to the research activities within Dr. Vorp's Vascular Biomechanics and Vascular Tissue Engineering Lab. Young scientists formed tubular constructs and separated a protein mixture via gel electrophoresis. Read more...
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PTEI at Build the Hill Pictures 
Boyce Biology Students Gain Valuable Experience--CCAC student, Maggie Saracco, participated in PTEI's 2008 Summer Internship Program on the project entitled "Osteogenic Effect of Bone Morphogenetic Protein-7 on Human Adipose-Derived Stem Cells." Read more...
CCAC Boyce Campus News 09-15-08
THERE'S STILL TIME--PTEI reminds businesses: Please continue to submit business applications to the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) for the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program. DCED has indicated that there is still approximately $20 million in tax credits remaining after their approval of the day one applications obtained by the Department. There is no word yet from DCED on how many additional applications have been received in the past 75 days. Get your applications in now to ensure the tax credits are used by your donors! Read more...
PA Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program
The Allegheny Biotechnology Women’s Workforce Collaborative program was recently highlighted in Pittsburgh’s local press. The program, led by Allegheny-Singer Research Institute, is a collaborative and includes the Pittsburgh Tissue Engineering Initiative, Community College of Allegheny County, and the Northside Leadership Council. Read more...