Welcome!
ALERT Upcoming Training Opportunities:
Do you need help finding specialized equipment or expert services for your research? Whether you are new to the Pitt research community or a regular shared facility user, join one of our upcoming webinars to learn more about the resources available across campus. These sessions will offer an overview of resources available, how to access equipment and services, iLab training, and an opportunity to ask questions.
Join one of the following two webinars:
No prior registration is required and anyone is welcome to join.
In addition, save the date for an in-person Shared Facility Showcase on the afternoon of Monday, October 19, 2026. More information about this event and how to register will be shared soon.
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Hillman Cancer Center (HCC) Common Equipment is made available to HCC researchers on a sign-out basis. Each laboratory provides its own consumables. Sign-out is required to use any of the HCC common equipment. Usage rates of common equipment are a factor in purchasing decisions of common equipment.
The types of equipment available at the HCC Research Pavillion:
The equipment available at The Assembly Building:
Primary Sq. Ft: 300 Sq. Ft
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Days of the Week |
Hours open |
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Monday – Friday |
9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
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24/7 for trained users |
Secondary Sq. Ft: 230 Sq. Ft
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Days of the Week |
Hours open |
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Monday – Friday |
9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
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24/7 for trained users |
| Name | Role | Phone | Location | |
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| Jeff Germuska |
Facilities
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412-623-5984
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germjx3@upmc.edu
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HCC Research Pavilion
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| Aaron Smith |
Research Program Manager
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412-623-4519
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smithag7@upmc.edu
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Hillman Cancer Center
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| Devin Dressman |
Associate Director of Research Operations and Strategy
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dressmand@upmc.edu
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Hillman Cancer Center
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| Gina Toy-Cuttler |
Administrator
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412-623-3241
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toyg@upmc.edu
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HCC Research Pavilion
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