Events

In this Clinical Grand Rounds, we will describe the clinical phenomenon of Phelan-McDermid Neuropsychiatric Regression using a live family and patient interview and examination.  We will present what is known about this phenomenon, by briefly reviewing the literature and discussing current clinical treatment using our case example.  We will then explore the underlying developmental pathophysiology of Phelan-McDermid Neuropsychiatric Regression, which involves the clinical manifestation of haploinsufficiency of the SHANK3 gene.  To do this, animal models of abnormalities in

The Meet the PI lecture series continues with a presentation by Boris Birmaher, MD, a world renown expert in pediatric bipolar disorders.

The Department of Psychiatry welcomes Cameron Carter, MD from the University California at Davis to Pittsburgh on March 6th as part of the Distinguished Scientist Lecture series.

The Department of Psychiatry is postponing the Special Guest Lecture by Karen Quigley, PhD and all other Department of Psychiatry Friday lectures at noon have been cancelled based on University of Pittsburgh recommendations until further notice.

Please visit our website for updates regarding rescheduling of lectures and other Department-sponsored events.

Please note that the Special Guest Lecture by Kay Redfield Jamison, PhD originally scheduled for March 24, 2020 and all other Department of Psychiatry Friday lectures at noon have been cancelled based on University of Pittsburgh recommendations until further notice.

Please visit our website for updates regarding rescheduling of lectures and other Department-sponsored events.

The Clinical Grand Rounds originally scheduled for March 27th featuring Stephanie D. Stepp, PhD and all other Department of Psychiatry Friday lectures at noon have been cancelled based on University of Pittsburgh recommendations until further notice.

Please visit our website for updates regarding rescheduling of lectures and other Department-sponsored events.