Faculty

The receipt of a researcher's first R01 grant is an important milestone in their career as an independent scientist. Investigators in the Department of Psychiatry that transitioned from career development awards to their first R01 awards during the past year are embarking on the next phase of their academic careers and represent the diversity of research interests in the department. Susanne E. Ahmari, MD...

Dr. Jennings is presented with theDistinguished Contributions to Psychophysiology Award byDr. Maurits van der Molen of Holland The Society for Psychophysiological Research has presented J. Richard Jennings, Professor of Psychiatry, with the Distinguished Contributions to Psychophysiology Award. Dr. Jennings was presented with the award at the Society's annual meeting in September 10-14, 2014 in Atlanta, GA. The...

Martica Hall, PhD Promoted to Professor of Psychiatry Congratulations to Martica Hall, PhD on her promotion to Professor of Psychiatry by the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Hall was originally recruited by the Department in 1998 after completing postdoctoral training in clinical sleep medicine research at the Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic (WPIC). She holds secondary appointments in...

Association for Academic Psychiatry Selects Michael Travis, MD for 2014 Psychiatric Education Award Congratulations to Michael Travis, MD, on his selection for the 2014 Psychiatric Education Award from the Association for Academic Psychiatry. The Psychiatric Education Award recognizes innovative and exemplary psychiatric educators and/or educational programs at the medical school, residency and faculty development...

Beckwith Institute Award Supports Development of App to Improve Monitoring of Youth with Mood Disorders The Beckwith Institute has awarded funding to Dr. Rasim Diler to develop an interactive web-based tool to monitor mood and energy changes in youth, and foster mutual decision-making about diagnosis and treatment. Dr. Diler is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Medical Director of the Inpatient Child and...

Holly Swartz, MD Promoted to Professor of Psychiatry Congratulations to Holly Swartz, MD, on her promotion to the rank of Professor of Psychiatry by the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. A graduate of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Dr. Swartz completed her psychiatry residency and a research fellowship at the Payne Whitney Clinic at the New York Hospital ? Cornell University Medical Center, and...