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Molecular Mechanisms and Timing of Cortical Immune Activation in Schizophrenia Volk DW, Chitrapu A, Edelson JR, Roman KM, Moroco AE and Lewis DA American Journal of Psychiatry, 2015 Published Online Immune-related abnormalities are commonly reported in schizophrenia, including higher mRNA levels for the viral restriction factor interferon-induced transmembrane protein (IFITM) in the prefrontal cortex (PFC). However...

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine has promoted Stephanie Stepp, PhD to the rank of Associate Professor of Psychiatry. Dr. Stepp earned a Master?s degree and her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Missouri. She is also a graduate of the Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic (WPIC) Psychology Internship Program and obtained additional training as a postdoctoral scholar in the...

Beyond Symptom Counts for Diagnosing Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Conduct Disorder Lindhiem O, Bennett CB, Hipwell AE and Pardini DA Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, Published Online Conduct Disorder (CD) and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) are among the most commonly diagnosed childhood behavioral health disorders. Although there is substantial evidence of heterogeneity of symptom presentations, DSM...

Department of Psychiatry Celebrates Resident Graduationand Recognizes Outstanding Teaching and Mentorship Congratulations to the Class of 2015 and their families as these talented young psychiatrists continue on their career paths. The graduation ceremony took place on June 12, 2015 at the Herberman Events Center. The ceremony celebrated not only an important milestone in the careers of our psychiatric residents...

Congratulations to Kadiamada N.R. Chengappa, MD on his selection by the American Society of Clinical Psychopharmacology for its Best Paper in Journal Award. The award was presented to Dr. Chengappa on June 23rd at the Society's annual meeting in Miami Beach, FL in recognition of his article titled "Smoking Cessation in Bipolar Disorder: A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study." Dr. Chengappa is Professor of...