The research work of McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine faculty member Andrew Schwartz, PhD, professor, Department of Neurobiology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, was recently featured at a dinner in Washington, D.C. At the dinner, the Foundation for Biomedical Research gave its Michael E. DeBakey Journalism Award, television category, to the CBS News Program 60 Minutes for a segment called “Brain Power.” The award honors professional journalists whose reporting has enhanced public understanding of how the humane and responsible use of animal models leads to medical and scientific discoveries.
Last November, Scott Pelley of 60 Minutes visited Dr. Schwartz’s lab to talk about his astounding technology that his team is developing that directly connects the human brain to a computer. As Mr. Pelley reports, it's like a sudden leap in human evolution - a leap that could one day help paralyzed people to walk again and amputees to move bionic limbs. And, the connection has already been made for a few people, and for them it has been life changing.
Congratulations to Dr. Schwartz and 60 Minutes!
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University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences Media Relations News Release
McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine In the News (includes link to 60 Minutes program)
Foundation for Biomedical Research
Michael E. DeBakey Journalism Award