By combining the data from the UPMC-REMAP-COVID19 trial, the only U.S.-based trial to test corticosteroids, and data from six other randomized controlled trials around the world that tested the effect of corticosteroids, researchers were able to “find that...
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UPMC Enterprises on a $1b Healthcare Investment Mission out of Pittsburgh, PA
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), a formidable academic medical center in its own right, emerged at the beginning of the year as a major biotech investor. With UPMC considering investments around the world at all stages, the investment vehicle associated...
Monoclonal Antibody that Neutralizes SARS-CoV-2, Forms Venture
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine scientists have isolated the smallest biological molecule to date that completely and specifically neutralizes the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which is the cause of COVID-19. This antibody component, which is 10 times smaller...
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Commits $1 Billion to Life Sciences Investments
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Enterprises announced that it will deploy $1 billion to develop new drugs, diagnostics and devices by 2024. UPMC Enterprises seeks investments and partners globally that complement the scientific and commercial work...