Title - Training Opportunities


Graduate & Post-Doctoral Training Program

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.

Post-Baccalaureate Training Program

As a training laboratory, the Translational Neuroscience Program offers excellent opportunities for post-baccalaureates to gain research experience in neuroscience and medicine before pursuing graduate or medical studies. Trainees spend 2 or more years participating in world-class research spanning a range of neuroscience approaches and techniques to the analysis of cortical circuitry structure, function and development in animals and humans.  Interested individuals should contact David A. Lewis, M.D.

Post-Baccalaureate Program Participants
Participant Name Undergraduate Institution Next Step
Liz Bitler Haverford College current
Brad Rocco Allegheny College current
Heidi Scriven Allegheny College current
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
Erin Connell Allegheny College MPAS,  Physician Assistant - Chatham University
Christine Edgar Slippery Rock University MPAS, Physician Assistant - Chatham University

Undergraduate Training Program

The Translational Neuroscience Program has a history of providing 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.

Representative Undergraduate Program Participants
Participant Name Next Step
Andrew Abbott current
Samuel Stoyak current
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

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David A. Lewis, M.D. | Department of Psychiatry | University of Pittsburgh
3811 O'Hara Street, Biomedical Science Tower W1650
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213-2593
Phone: (412) 624-3934 - Fax: (412) 624-9910