Faculty

Mary Torregrossa, PhD focuses her research on examining the factors that can lead to vulnerability to drug addiction and relapse. Using animal models to understand how drugs of abuse co-opt learning and memory systems, she seeks to identify interventions that target these underlying neurobiologic substrates in an effort to reduce substance use and relapse. Combining behavioral, molecular, and sophisticated self...

Maria Jalbrzikowski, PhD has been recognized as a Rising Star by the Association for Psychological Science (APS) for her innovative research. This designation is presented to outstanding psychological scientists in the earliest stages of their research careers post-PhD and whose innovative work has already advanced the field and signals great potential for their continued contributions. The APS Board of Directors...

Colleen McClung, PhD is a pioneer in the study of how manipulations of limbic circuitry and circadian genes within this circuitry can lead to the development and treatment of psychiatric diseases. She combines molecular, cellular, physiological, and behavioral studies, incorporating new technologies, and these cutting-edge research activities have earned her a superb reputation in her field. Dr. McClung has...

Department faculty members Gina Perez, MD and Keith Stowell, MD have accepted associate chief roles in the Behavioral Health Services Line. Dr. Perez, Assistant Professor, has been appointed Associate Chief, Behavioral Health Network, and Dr. Stowell, Assistant Professor, is Associate Chief, Emergency & Crisis Services. In her new role, Dr. Perez will oversee the Behavioral Health Services at UPMC Network hospitals...

Ronald Glick, MD is a recognized leader in integrative medicine and focuses his practice on integrative approaches to chronic pain management and psychiatry. His unique skill set includes acupuncture, biofeedback, prolotherapy, and multi-modality mental health interventions, enabling him to treat patients with the most refractory clinical needs at the intersection of pain management, mental health, and integrative...

Erika Forbes, PhD has been elected as a Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science (APS). Fellow status is awarded to APS members who have made sustained outstanding contributions to the science of psychology in the areas of research, teaching, service, and/or application. Dr. Forbes is Professor of Psychiatry and Director of the Affective Neuroscience and Developmental Psychopathology Laboratory. An...