Faculty

Dr. Stephen Smagula, (Assistant Professor of Psychiatry), did his doctoral work in epidemiology, followed by postdoctoral training in geriatric psychiatry and sleep research. Currently, his research focuses on the association between circadian activity pattern disruptions and depression in older adults, including those who are caregivers for individuals with dementia. Dr. Smagula is the 2022 recipient of the...

Congratulations to Amy Byrd, PhD, who was recently named an Association for Psychological Science (APS) Rising Star! The APS Rising Star designation is presented to outstanding APS members in the earliest stages of their research careers after completing doctoral training. Dr. Byrd’s research is focused on the neurobiological processes underlying the development and persistence of reactive aggression in adolescents...

Beatriz Luna, PhD (Staunton Professor of Pediatrics and Psychiatry and Professor of Psychology) has received a National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Method to Extend Research in Time (MERIT) Award. Dr. Luna is an internationally recognized developmental neuroscientist. Her research focuses on characterizing the changes in brain function that subserved the maturation of cognition by bridging developmental...

We are delighted to announce that Hader Mansour, MD, PhD (Assistant Professor of Psychiatry), has been selected by the University of Pittsburgh Department of Physician Assistant Studies Class of 2021 as Preceptor of the Year in Behavioral Health. Dr. Mansour is medical director of the Addiction Medicine Services inpatient unit at UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital (WPH). For the past several years, he has supervised...

Congratulations to Jody Glance, MD (Associate Professor of Psychiatry), who has been appointed to the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Academy of Master Educators, which recognizes and rewards excellence in education. Dr. Glance has taught learners from graduate and medical students to residents and fellows. Moreover, she has played a key role in shaping Pitt Psychiatry’s educational offerings. Dr...

We are delighted to announce that Tobias Teichert, PhD, has been promoted to Associate Professor of Psychiatry by the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Teichert received his PhD in psychology from Philipps-Universität Marburg (Germany) and completed postdoctoral training at the Columbia University Department of Neuroscience. After serving for a year as an Associate Research Scientist at Columbia, Dr...