News and Accolades
Turning Grief into Hope: Family Launches Fund for Pulmonary Hypertension Research
Dr. Stephen Chan’s care for one patient helped inspire a family-funded research effort to change the future of pulmonary hypertension.
Our Mouths Have a Lot to Say About Our Hearts
A series of research papers from a group of researchers at Pitt’s Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine are trying to understand what connects oral and heart health and—if identified—how to develop prevention and predictive strategies.
Iain Scott, PhD, named Associate Director of the Vascular Medicine Institute
In his new role, Dr. Scott will strengthen faculty mentorship, lead career development initiatives, and support strategic growth in research and recruitment.
Dr. Shivdev Rao named as one of the most influential people in health by TIME
The TIME100 Health list features Rao for utilizing AI to transcribe conversations with patients, reducing the burden on physicians.
Stephen Chan, MD, PhD, elected Vice President of the American Society for Clinical Investigation
In this role, Chan will help support programs that highlight the importance of physician-scientists in biomedical research.
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
VMI and Aging Institute researchers to collaborate as part of new AHA SFRN research center
Department of Medicine faculty will study how lysosomes affect inflammation in vascular and brain diseases.
Drs. Katie Berlacher and Sarah Gaffen named inaugural recipients of the Margaret Ragni Award for Advancement of Women in Medicine and Science
The award recognizes Drs. Berlacher’s and Gaffen’s commitment to research and mentorship as women leaders in the Department of Medicine.