CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY

NVIDIA launches 'AI Tech Community' initiative in Pittsburgh, establishing tech centers with Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh to foster AI innovation. The centers aim to enhance robotics, autonomy, and computational health sciences using NVIDIA's latest technology. Pittsburgh seeks to position itself as a global AI leader and job creator.

TC BioPharm partners with Carnegie Mellon University's Dr. Wei Wu to develop AI for optimizing donor screening and matching in cell therapy, aiming to enhance patient outcomes and manufacturing efficiency.

Rice University leads a multiuniversity team awarded $34.9 million by ARPA-H to develop ROGUE, a bioelectronic implant for obesity and type 2 diabetes treatment, aiming to reduce costs and improve adherence. ROGUE functions as a 'living pharmacy,' producing biologics on demand, and is rechargeable via a wearable device, designed for outpatient deployment. The project, backed by over $100 million from ARPA-H and DARPA, includes collaborations with Carnegie Mellon, Northwestern, and other institutions, focusing on clinical translation and commercialization.

Nvision Biomedical Technologies and Invibio receive FDA clearance for 3D-printed porous PEEK Interbody System, enhancing spinal surgery with improved bone ingrowth and imaging clarity.

Sayali Kadam, a biotechnology student at RIT, leveraged the co-op program to gain industry experience at Johnson & Johnson and Bristol Myers Squibb, discovering her true career path. After graduating, she pursued a Master's at Carnegie Mellon, transitioning into pharmaceutical marketing. Today, she serves as Director of Launch Strategy and Operations at Merck, attributing her success to RIT's scientific foundation, real-world experience, and leadership development.

Ukrainian-born Oleksandr Dobzhanskyi, Assistant Professor at Point Park University, developed the Gapless Rolling Motor (GRM), a new electric motor design. In 2023, he founded Orhont Magnetics to commercialize GRM, which has potential applications in robotics, transportation, advanced manufacturing, and military sectors. The US Navy awarded a grant to Orhont Magnetics and CFD Research Corporation for a Phase I proof-of-concept study on a new propulsion system for the Compact Rapid Attack Weapon (CRAW) torpedo. If successful, Phase II will involve building and testing a full-scale prototype. Dobzhanskyi's motivation includes giving back to the US support for Ukraine.

Pitt's BioForge project aims to combine Pittsburgh's industrial history with cutting-edge innovation, focusing on precision biological medicines. The $250 million facility, set to be completed by summer 2026, will create around 830 jobs and is part of Hazelwood Green's redevelopment, which includes residential housing and other tech centers.