President and CEO of WQED Pittsburgh, Miles was named to Pitt's board in October. The awards are presented to men and women who demonstrate leadership through community service. Since 1992, when he came to UPCI, Trump has played a major leadership role in cancer research and care. Other notable accomplishments include large grants from the Department of Defense, the National Cancer Institute, and the Food and Drug Administration. He holds two patents for this work with his research collaborator, Candace Johnson.
Trump is recognized as an international authority in the care of patients with genitourinary cancer.
He has also received multiple citations in Best Doctors in America. Prior to becoming associate vice chancellor in 1999, Fechter served as CEO of Pitt's McGowan Center for Artificial Organ Development, which is known internationally for the development and design of artificial hearts, artificial lungs, and artificial blood products. He also was chairman of the board of the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute and Bidwell Cultural and Training Center. As associate vice chancellor, Fechter represents the senior vice chancellor, Arthur Levine, M.D., in matters regarding philanthropy, government relations, and corporate collaborations.