The Translational Research Laboratories in Urogynecology (TRLU) codirected by University of Pittsburgh researchers, Pamela Moalli, professor of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive sciences, School of Medicine, and Steven Abramowitch, professor of bioengineering, Swanson School of Engineering, received the 2026 American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Edward Grood Interdisciplinary Team Science Medal in Bioengineering.
Established in 2022, this prestigious national award seeks to recognize a team of scientists and engineers who have collaboratively carried out impactful interdisciplinary science and engineering research in the bioengineering field.
Through TRLU, Moalli, who is also the interim executive director of the Magee-Womens Research Institute, and Abramowitch are working to generate insights into the causes, diagnosis and treatment of two common pelvic floor conditions, pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence.