Graduate & Post-Doctoral Training
Graduate students in neuroscience, medical students, and postdoctoral fellows (with either MDs or PhDs) receive training in a range of molecular, developmental and systems neuroscience approaches to the analysis of cortical circuitry in both primate and human brain. Opportunities are available for studies in the normal functional architecture of primate neocortex, the postnatal development of this circuitry, its disruption in schizophrenia and other brain disorders, and animal models of the disease process. Interested individuals should contact David A. Lewis, M.D.
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Post-Baccalaureate Training
The Lewis laboratory offers excellent opportunities for post-baccalaureates to gain professional research experience in neuroscience and medicine before pursuing graduate or medical studies. Trainees are hired into the program as specialized laboratory technicians and spend 2 or more years participating in world-class research projects, spanning a range of neuroscience approaches and techniques to the analysis of cortical circuitry structure, function and development in animals and humans. In addition, students gain clinical exposure through a shadowing program designed to familiarize basic scientists with the human experience of mental illness in order to develop a more holistic perspective from which to engage this complex problem. The Post-Baccalaureate program also provides opportunities for on-going career mentorship in an experience-rich environment. Participants are exposed to professional examples of the many career paths available within neuroscience and mental health research, simultaneously enhancing their professional and technical exposure prior to pursuing further education. Interested individuals should contact David A. Lewis, M.D.
| Participant Name | Undergraduate Institution | Next Step |
| Rocco DaBecco | University of MA, Boston | current |
| Liz Bitler | Haverford College | current |
| Heidi Scriven | Allegheny College | current |
| Brad Rocco | Allegheny College | PhD, Neuroscience - University of Pittsburgh |
| Pete Creigh | Colgate University | MD, University of Rochester Medical School |
| Cassi Weaver | Boston University | PhD, Bioengineering - University of Pittsburgh |
| Molly Dixon | Allegheny College | VMD, Veterinary Medicine - University of Pennsylvania |
| Adam Nalevanko | Allegheny College | MS, Neuroscience - University of Pittsburgh |
| Dustin Hammers | Allegheny College | PhD, Clinical Psychology - Ohio University |
| Stephen Eggan | University of Pittsburgh | PhD, Neuroscience - University of Pittsburgh |
Undergraduate Training
The Lewis Laboratory provides excellent first-hand research experience in neuroscience and medicine for undergraduate students. Undergraduate students work with a team of mentors on a specific research project acquiring skills in experimental design, laboratory technique, data analysis and scientific writing. During their training, students typically complete an honors thesis, attend a national scientific meeting, and co-author a scientific publication. The program also provides support and advice for applying for undergraduate fellowships like the NIMH Undergraduate Research Training Fellowship and for preparing applications for graduate or professional school. Interested undergraduates should contact the program director, David A. Lewis, M.D.
| Participant Name | Next Step |
| Elizabeth Anger | current |
| Anthony Cipriano | current |
| Sagar Kamprath | current |
| Samuel Stoyak | MD, University of Pittsburgh |
| Tanya Keenan | MD, University of Pennsylvania |
| Steve Stockton | PhD, Neuroscience, Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, NY |
| Emily Lovallo | MD, Georgetown University |
| Quyen L. Nguyen | MD, University of Pittsburgh |
| Stephen Eggan | PhD, Neuroscience, University of Pittsburgh |
| Adil S. Chaudry | MD, University of Pittsburgh |
| Jed Miller | MD, University of California, Los Angeles |
| Mary Grace Scaffidi | MPAS, Chatham University |
| Ryan S. Dammerman | MD/PhD Columbia University |
| Sara Glickenstein | PhD, Neuroscience, Columbia University |