Research
The University of Pittsburgh Department of Medicine is a formidable leader in cutting-edge research. Our basic scientists, clinical researchers, and clinicians work daily to make research discoveries that will positively impact the world’s healthcare.
Education and Training
Faculty and staff are actively engaged in training the next generation of physicians and scientists at all stages of medical education.
Clinical
Providing state-of-the-art health care that is compassionate, comprehensive, and easily accessible to patients.
Bernard Macatangay, MD, appointed as new Chief of Infectious Diseases
A highly innovative physician-scientist, Dr. Macatangay’s research focuses on the role of immune regulatory mechanisms and pathways in chronic HIV-associated inflammation.
VMI and Aging Institute researchers to collaborate as part of new AHA SFRN research center
Department of Medicine faculty will study the 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
Department of Medicine
Research Day 2024
The 22nd Annual Department of Medicine Research Day will be held on May 1-2, 2024, at the Petersen Events Center and Scaife Hall with keynote speaker William A. Gahl, MD, PhD.
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