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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The Rustbelt Center for AIDS Research (CFAR), a partnership between Case Western Reserve University and the University of Pittsburgh, provides administrative and shared research support to enhance and coordinate high quality HIV related research through its core facilities. CFAR Core D Clinical Sciences partners with the University of Pittsburgh Clinical Research Unit (CRU), which is an outpatient clinical trials research unit devoted to the study of experimental treatments and tests for HIV infection and its complications. CFAR Core D, through the University of Pittsburgh CRU, provides rapid access to existing clinical data and repository samples, on-demand acquisition of fresh biologic samples, including hard-to-acquire tissue samples, regulatory support, database development, and community outreach. Personalized services are provided to identify and obtain the most appropriate services for each project.
Primary : 4813
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Days of the Week |
Hours open |
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Monday – Friday |
7:00 am – 3:30 pm |
| Name | Role | Phone | Location | |
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| Sharon Riddler, MD |
Director
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riddler@pitt.edu
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3520 Fifth Avenue Suite 510
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| Amanda Saylor, MPPM |
Program Manager
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ajz13@pitt.edu
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3520 Fifth Avenue Suite 510
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