Department of Medicine

University of Pittsburgh

David C. Whitcomb, MD, PhD
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Giant Eagle Foundation Professor of Cancer Genetics

Professor of Medicine, Cell Biology & Physiology and Human Genetics

Chief, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Office: PUH - Mezz. 2 - C Wing
200 Lothrop St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
 
Phone: 412-648-9604
Fax: 412-383-7236
E-mail: whitcomb@pitt.edu
Education
BS, Manchester College - North Manchester, IN, 1978
MS - Physiology, Ohio State University - Columbus, OH, 1979
PhD - Physiology, Ohio State University - Columbus, OH, 1983
MD, Ohio State University - Columbus, OH, 1985
Training
Internship, Duke University - Durham, NC, 1986
Residency, Duke University - Durham, NC, 1988
Gastroenterology Fellowship, Duke University - Durham, NC, 1990
Area of Specialization/Research Interest  
Pancreatitis
Pancreatic Cancer
Hereditary Pancreatitis
Genetics
Physiology
 
Profile
Dr. Whitcomb is well-known in the field of pancreatology. He is Professor of Medicine, Cell Biology & Physiology, and Human Genetics and Chief, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at the University of Pittsburgh. He was recently appointed to the endowed chair of the Giant Eagle Foundation Professor of Cancer Genetics. Dr. Whitcomb’s laboratory and collaborating groups opened the field of pancreatic genetics with the discovery of the gene causing hereditary pancreatitis, published in Nature Genetics in 1996. He continues to make major discoveries and contributions to the field of pancreatology. He has authored over 100 manuscripts, written dozens of book chapters for major textbooks, and has edited three books on pancreatic diseases. Dr. Whitcomb is a popular visiting professor and international speaker. He serves on a number of editorial boards, society councils, and advisory committees.
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