News and Accolades
Research led by Bokai Zhu, PhD, Uncovers Novel Way to Treat Neurodegeneration by Targeting Nuclear Speckles
A repurposed pinworm drug was found to restore cellular protein balance and dramatically reduce toxic proteins in models of neurodegeneration, offering new potential treatments
Two Department of Medicine faculty receive Pitt Health Sciences Ascending Stars Awards
Established in 2022 by Anantha Shekhar, senior vice chancellor for the health sciences and John and Gertrude Petersen Dean of the School of Medicine, the Ascending Star Awards recognize highly productive and creative mid-career faculty with an award of $25,000. This...
Telemedicine Improves Access to Endocrinology Care for Rural Patients
Researchers in the Divisions of Endocrinology and General Internal Medicine found that the increased availability of telemedicine during the pandemic improved access to endocrinology care for rural patients with type 2 diabetes.
New Associate Vice Chairs appointed to assist with the DOM’s clinical mission
Esra French, MD, MBA, was named Associate Vice Chair for Ambulatory Medicine while Eric Dueweke, MD, MBA, named Associate Vice Chair for Inpatient Medicine and Care Standardization