Sitting atop the University of Pittsburgh’s Biomedical Science Tower 3 (BST3), researchers in Pitt’s Drug Discovery Institute (DDI) are searching for new methods to alleviate suffering caused by a variety of diseases. Their research includes studying the delicate protein interactions involved with cancer, designing new drug compounds, and developing automated technologies to enhance existing research methods. Their interests are diverse, yet their mission is the same—to advance global heath.

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