News and Accolades
Deadly Bacteria Developed the Ability to Produce Antimicrobials and Wiped-Out Competitors
A new Nature Microbiology by Daria Van Tyne, PhD, and researchers from the Division of Infectious highlights how a drug-resistant type of bacteria that has recently evolved to weaponize an antimicrobial genetic tool.
PaTH Network Secures $13M to Advance Patient Focused Research
Led by Kathleen McTigue, MD, MPH, the PaTH Network unites researchers, patients, caregivers, clinicians, and health system leaders to improve health outcomes and transform patient care through new discoveries.
Through community-level drug testing, Dr. Raagini Jawa is leading efforts to halt the spread of xylazine
Dr. Jawa has partnered with addiction centers to educate health care providers nationwide on clinical impacts and harm-reduction best practices related to xylazine use.
New research from the Division of Classical Hematology and VMI suggests sickle cell disease drives chronic kidney disease
In a new article in Blood, Dr. Samit Ghosh et al examine how heme could cause chronic kidney disease as well as identifying a potential protein to protect against this complication.
A new U54 grant awarded to Dr. Mehret Birru Talabi will focus on advancing reproductive health for Black populations in Western Pennsylvania
Through multi-level research projects, the project will address key factors related to maternal morbidity and mortality across the reproductive span among Black populations.
A new study by Tim Anderson, MD, MAS, suggests less people may require statins to prevent heart disease
Report published in JAMA Internal Medicine suggests a new risk assessment tool could cut the number of people eligible for statin prescriptions.
Announcing the new Division of Classical Hematology
Enrico Novelli, MD, MS, will lead the new division as its inaugural chief.
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.
New study by Bryant Shuey, MD, MPH, et al suggests women experienced increases in alcohol-related issues during the pandemic
The JAMA Health Forum study found that women experienced higher-than-expected rates of hospital admissions for alcohol-related liver diseases.
Kidney-CHAMP program provides framework for future interventions for patients with kidney disease
Led by Dr. Manisha Jhamb, the program improved patient access to specialists and educational materials.
DOM researchers have developed a new tool to aid patients in decisions regarding sterilization
CONVERGE Faculty from the Division of General Internal Medicine created a simple, web-based decision aid to help pregnant individuals considering tubal sterilization.
Department of Medicine faculty honored with Chancellor’s Distinguished Awards
Drs. Mehret Birru Talabi, Marie Norman, and Thuy Bui were honored for their commitment to research, training, and public service.
David A. Nace, MD, MPH named Chief of Geriatric Medicine
We are delighted to appoint Dr. Nace as Division Chief of Geriatric Medicine, and his experience and leadership as a researcher, educator, clinician, and administrator will help take the Division to a new level of excellence.