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Abnormal tau phosphorylation is a key pathophysiological mechanism in neurodegenerative diseases. In addition to genetic and environmental factors, infectious agents, such as Herpes Simplex Virus 1, may be associated with the onset or progression of neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's disease. However, outstanding questions remain regarding the contribution of viruses in the etiology of...

We are pleased to announce that Hader Mansour, MD, PhD, has been promoted to Associate Professor of Psychiatry by the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Mansour received his medical degree and PhD in psychiatric genetics from Mansoura University in Egypt, then came to the University of Pittsburgh for postdoctoral training. He serves as medical director of the Addiction Medicine Services Dual Diagnosis...

Please join us in congratulating Trevor Baker (Computer Programmer and Team Lead), who has received a 2024 UPMC Award for Commitment to Excellence in Service (ACES) for his outstanding work in the Department’s Office of Academic Computing. The prestigious ACES award, received by less than 1% of UPMC staff annually, honors individuals who routinely go above and beyond. Trevor’s nominators included the following...

Congratulations to David Yankura, MD (Assistant Professor of Psychiatry), who has completed the UPMC Physician Leadership Essentials Program! Physician Leadership Essentials is designed to equip physician leaders with the skills necessary to successfully identify and leverage personal and team strengths, build community among physician leaders across UPMC, and monitor progress throughout their leadership journey...