Faculty

Dr. Michael Travis has been presented with the 2017 Royal College of Psychiatrists President's Medal in recognition of his significant contributions to improving the lives of people with mental illness. The College is a professional medical organization providing support to psychiatrists throughout their careers, and focuses on setting and raising standards of psychiatry education and practice in the United Kingdom...

The Department of Psychiatry is pleased to announce the promotion of Susan Perlman, PhD to the rank of Associate Professor of Psychiatry by the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Perlman completed her PhD in cognitive neuroscience at Duke University in 2009 and joined the University of Pittsburgh Department of Psychiatry as a postdoctoral scholar in the federally funded T32 training program focusing...

The Department of Psychiatry is pleased to announce the promotion of Konasale Prasad, MD to the rank of Associate Professor of Psychiatry. Dr. Prasad is a nationally recognized researcher in the field of schizophrenia and cognitive impairments, a dedicated clinician, and a thoughtful teacher and mentor. After earning his medical degree from the Government Medical College in India, he completed residencies at the...

The Alzheimer's Association has presented Dr. Bill Klunk with the 2017 Zaven Khachaturian Award at the association's 2017 international conference in London. The award is named in honor of noted scientist and author, Zaven Khachaturian, PhD. Dr. Khachaturian held an academic appointment in the Pitt Department of Psychiatry from 1969 to 1977 and was Vice-President for Research at the University of Pittsburgh before...

Dr. Mary Ganguli, an expert on the epidemiology of late life psychiatric disorders, has been presented with the 2017 Distinguished Alumni Award for Research by the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health. The award honors Dr. Ganguli's significant scientific contributions and impact on the field of neurocognitive disorders. Dr. Ganguli obtained her medical degree from the Christian Medical College...

Congratulations to Mary Phillips, MD, MD (CANTAB) on her election as the President Elect by the Society of Biological Psychiatry (SOBP). The society is dedicated to encouraging the study of the biological causes of and treatments for psychiatric disorders, and to promoting excellence in scientific research and education. Dr. Phillips is well suited to take on her new role. She is an internationally recognized...