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Reduced Labeling of Parvalbumin Neurons and Perineuronal Nets in the Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex of Subjects with Schizophrenia Enwright JF, Sanapala S, Foglio A, Berry R, Fish KN and Lewis DA Neuropsychopharmacology, 2016 Aug;41(9):2206-2214 Alterations in cortical parvalbumin (PV)-containing neurons have frequently been reported in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) of schizophrenia subjects. These...

The Department of Psychiatry is pleased to welcome Dr. Caroline Oppenheimer to its faculty. After earning a PhD in Clinical Child Psychology from the University of Denver in 2014, Dr. Oppenheimer moved to Pittsburgh to complete a clinical psychology internship at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC. She obtained postdoctoral training through the federally funded Child and Adolescent Mental Health...

The University of Pittsburgh Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) has presented Dr. Marianne Seney with a Pain Research Challenge Award. The award will support Dr. Seney?s study of a mouse model of comorbid chronic pain and depression/anxiety that is directly informed by human studies. Several chronic pain conditions have a high rate of comorbidity with psychiatric disorders, including depression and...

Dr. Susan Perlman recently welcomed colleagues to the grand opening of the Laboratory for Child Brain Development. The new lab space features an area for children and families with plenty of toys, games and other activities to enjoy while they wait before their appointments with research staff. "I wanted to create a space where the kids participating in our studies and their families could relax and enjoy...

Congratulations to Dr. Jack Rozel on his selection as the President Elect by the members of the American Association of Emergency Psychiatry. The association is the leading national organization dedicated to the improvement of compassionate, evidence-based care for people with psychiatric emergencies. Dr. Rozel, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Law, has been working in emergency...

Class of 2016 Graduation Celebrates Career Milestone of Residents and Clinical Fellows Please join us in congratulating the 2016 graduates of the Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic (WPIC) psychiatry residency and clinical fellowship programs. The residents and clinical fellows and their families and friends celebrated at the graduation ceremony held at the Herberman Events Center on June 3, 2016. As part of...