Leadership and Contact Information

Degree Programs

Certificate and Master of Science in Clinical Research

  • Wishwa N. Kapoor, MD, MPH
    Director
  • Mark S. Roberts, MD, MPP
    Co-Director
  • Cindy Bryce, PhD
    Associate Director

Contact: Jessica Dornin
Program Coordinator
412-692-2686
dorninjl@upmc.edu

Certificate and Master of Science in Medical Education

  • Rosanne Granieri, MD
    Director
  • Wishwa N. Kapoor, MD, MPH
    Co-Director
  • Cindy Bryce, PhD
    Co-Director

Contact: Jessica Dornin
Program Coordinator
412-692-2686
dorninjl@upmc.edu

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Clinical and Translational Science

  • Mark S. Roberts, MD, MPP
    Co-Director
  • Galen Switzer, PhD
    Co-Director
  • Nicole Fowler, MHSA
    Associate Director

Contact: Benjamin Huffman
Program Coordinator
412-586-9670
huffmanbm@upmc.edu

Research Training and Career Development Programs

Career Education and Enhancement for Health Care Research Diversity (CEED) Program

  • Said Ibrahim, MD, MPH
    Director

Contact: Heather Johnson
Program Coordinator
412-692-4845
johnsonhl@upmc.edu

Clinical Research Scholars Program (CRSP)

  • Wishwa N. Kapoor, MD, MPH
    Director
  • Joan M. Lakoski, PhD
    Co-Director and CRSP Mentoring Program Director
  • Doris M. Rubio, PhD
    Co-Director and Research Education and Career Development Core Leader

Contact: Heather Johnson
Program Coordinator
412-692-4845
crsp@pitt.edu

Clinical Scientist Training Program (CSTP) for Medical Students

  • Wishwa N. Kapoor, MD, MPH
    Director
  • Amber Barnato, MD, MPH, MS
    Associate Director

Contact: Jennifer Kush
Program Coordinator
412-586-9673
cstp@pitt.edu

Clinical Scientist Training Program (CSTP) for Residents

  • Wishwa N. Kapoor, MD, MPH
    Director
  • Kathleen McTigue, MD, MS, MPH
    Associate Director

Contact: Benjamin Huffman
Program Coordinator
412-586-9670
cstpres@pitt.edu

Predoctoral Fellowship in Clinical and Translational Research

  • Mark S. Roberts, MD, MPP
    Co-Director
  • Galen Switzer, PhD
    Co-Director
  • Nicole Fowler, MHSA
    Associate Director

Contact: Benjamin Huffman
Program Coordinator
412-586-9670
huffmanbm@upmc.edu

Short-Term Access to Research Training Program (START UP)

  • Wishwa N. Kapoor, MD, MPH
    Director
  • Stephanie Studenski, MD, MPH
    Co-Director

Contact: Benjamin Huffman
Program Coordinator
412-586-9670
huffmanbm@upmc.edu