Pittsburgh Business Times Highlights Pittsburgh’s Leadership in Healthcare Technology

A February 10 Pittsburgh Business Times article, “The next advancements in healthcare are coming from Pittsburgh: Digital twins, exoskeletons and V2X,” sponsored by JHF, spotlights how the region is shaping the future of medicine through technologies rooted in safety innovation.

Featuring insights from Dr. Paul Phrampus of the Winter Institute for Simulation, Education and Research at the University of Pittsburgh; Dr. Ron Poropatich of Pitt’s Center for Military Medicine Research; Dr. Jay Chhablani of the UPMC Vision Institute; and Dr. Hooman Rashidi of Pitt School of Medicine, the story explores how AI-powered surgical simulations, digital twin modeling, wearable rehabilitation devices, and connected systems are transforming patient care. What began as workplace and military safety technologies now have the potential to be adapted to improve clinical training, protect caregivers, and enhance outcomes for patients.

The article is part of the ongoing “Think Pittsburgh as the Safety Capital of the World” series, sponsored by JHF. Since launching on July 19, 2024, the series has highlighted the organizations, businesses, history, innovations and innovators that position Pittsburgh at the forefront of safety science and healthcare advancement. Together, these stories reinforce a powerful message: Pittsburgh’s legacy of protecting workers and advancing technology continues to drive the next wave of life-saving innovation.

Revisit the series here.