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BioForge moves into next phase of construction

By Kyra McCague, Senior Staff Writer • September 8, 2024

Contributors to BioForge gathered at the construction site for a “topping off” ceremony on Sept. 6, where they signed the final beam. Its addition to the building marks a new stage of construction.

Ken Gabriel Announced as CEO of Pitt Bioforge

By Abby Lipold, Assistant News Editor • January 9, 2024

On Monday, the Pitt School of Medicine announced Ken Gabriel will become the inaugural chief executive officer (CEO) of Pitt BioForge. The BioForge Manufacturing Center, which will be located at Hazelwood...

BioForge project officially approved for construction

By Bella Markovitz, Senior Staff Writer • October 4, 2023

The Pittsburgh Planning Commission officially approved construction plans for Pitt’s BioForge Manufacturing Center on Sept. 29. The BioForge is located on the Hazelwood Green site, which is also the home of Carnegie Mellon University’s Manufacturing Futures Institute at Mill 19 and is the center of Pitt’s proposed “Bio Valley.”

University unveils design and plans for new BioForge center

By Ryleigh Lord, News Editor • July 12, 2023

Pitt unveiled the design and architectural plans for BioForge, a new biomanufacturing center in the Hazelwood neighborhood. The building is set to be 185,000 square feet, with two stories and a penthouse,...

ICYMI: Summer Edition

By Allison Radziwon, Assistant News Editor • August 28, 2022

With a hectic summer focused on abortion access and gun control measures, it’s easy to fall out of the loop with what’s been happening on campus. Here’s a guide to the biggest news stories at Pitt from the summer.