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
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.
VMI researcher finds mechanistic basis for adverse impact of excessive dietary protein on cardiovascular risk
Dr. Babak Razani’s research, published in Nature Metabolism, shows that increased protein consumption can lead to atherosclerosis due to the amino acid, leucine.
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.
How bacteriophage therapy could be used to treat drug-resistant bacteria
A new article by Dr. Daria Van Tyne highlights the potential utility of phage therapy to treat antibiotic-resistant enterococcal infections.