Join us for a VIP reception to see which Pitt researchers will be awarded a total of $150,000 in seed-funding to further advance their human performance innovations and help transform tomorrow. Mingle with Pitt innovators and leaders from local business, health and sports organizations.

When: April 11, 2018, 5-7 p.m.

Venue: The Petersen Event Center, Campus View Club

Dress: Business Casual

Parking: OC Parking Lot
Cash Only for Parking: $7.00, $5.00 after 4 pm
3537 Allequippa Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments provided.

Agenda:
5:00 pm – 5:30 pm Reception/Networking at the Campus View Club
5:30 pm – 5:40 pm Opening remarks by Rob Rutenbar, Senior Vice Chancellor of Research
5:40 pm – 5:50 pm 8 semi-finalists present their 30 second pitches
5:50 pm – 6:00 pm First and second place award winners are announced by Heather Lyke (Pitt Athletic Director) and Rob Rutenbar
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Reception/Networking

For accessibility arrangements, please contact Jodi Hummert, Event Manager jhummert@pitt.edu 412-648-3078 in advance of the event.

Earlier in the day, semi-finalists will compete in a 3-round tournament and winners will be decided by the following experts in human performance, health, and athletics.

Tyler Carpenter

Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, University of Pittsburgh

Heather Lyke

Director of Athletics, University of Pittsburgh

Rasu Shrestha, MD, MBA

Chief Innovation Officer, UPMC
Executive Vice President, UPMC Enterprises

Vonda Wright, MD, MS, FAOA

Director of the Performance and Research Initiative for Masters Athletes (PRIMA), UPMC

Medical Director, UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex

Orthopedic Surgeon, UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex

Associate Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

David Morehouse

Chief Executive Officer & President, Pittsburgh Penguins

Steven E. Reis, MD

Associate Vice Chancellor for Clinical Research, University of Pittsburgh

Director, University of Pittsburgh Clinical and Translational Science Institute

Distinguished Service Professor of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Rob Rutenbar, PhD

Senior Vice Chancellor for Research, University of Pittsburgh

Joe Pietropola

Vice President of Product Management, Dick's Sporting Goods

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Earlier in the day, semi-finalists will compete in a 3-round tournament and winners will be decided by the following experts in human performance, health, and athletics.

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