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Faculty Development Seminar

The next Faculty Development Seminar is scheduled for Wednesday, August 12, from 9:00-10:30am via Zoom. It is the first of a two part series. It is entitled: Everything You Wanted to Know About Professionalism and What to Do About It: Part 1. 

Upcoming Writing Groups

The Faculty Writing Group is the first Wednesday of every month from 8:00-9:00am. These meetings are on Zoom. This group is for faculty including adjunct faculty.

SPOTLIGHTS

FACULTY SPOTLIGHT: Vinny Costa, PhD

At Emory, Vinny Costa is an associate professor and core scientist in the Division of Developmental and Cognitive Neuroscience at the Emory National Biomedical Research Center (ENBRC). He directs the Costa Lab, a systems neuroscience lab focused on nonhuman primate research. His primary responsibilities involve securing funding to investigate the neural bases of reinforcement learning and decision-making, and mentoring students within the Neuroscience Graduate Program (NGP). For the NGP, Vinny serves on the Executive Committee and co-directs the IBS 522 scientific writing course with Candace Fleischer. Externally, he serves on the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ACNP) Education, Training and Program committees, acts as vice chair for the Gordon Research Conference on the Amygdala and regularly review for NIH study sections and scientific journals. 

Vinny loves having the resources to pursue an idea simply out of curiosity, and thrives on tackling interdisciplinary challenges alongside brilliant collaborators and trainees. He often thinks of Martin Schwartz’s essay on "productive stupidity" in science. Choosing to embrace that ignorance every day to discover something meaningful about the brain and behavior is deeply rewarding.

Vinny’s interest in the motivational brain began in health psychology, analyzing written emotional expression essays from patients with severe asthma and rheumatoid arthritis to correlate emotionality with symptom improvements. However, a major turning point was his first time recording and listening to neural activity in the amygdala of an awake, behaving macaque. Eavesdropping on a neuron as its activity changes in concert with an animal’s choices was a profound experience that led him to commit to investigating the neural bases of motivation and affect in nonhuman primates.

Over the next few years, the lab’s broad scientific goal is to translate its high-resolution molecular profiling of amygdalar and prefrontal circuitry into in vivo applications to understand how specific circuit and cell-type perturbations alter behavior. Vinny is highly excited about collaborative projects with investigators here at Emory and the University of New Mexico that seeks to align chemogenetic circuit perturbations in macaques with TMS and TI neuromodulation protocols in humans to improve the use of both techniques as therapeutic and diagnostic tools. He is equally enthusiastic about working with their collaborators at Rice University to continue developing synthetic serum markers that essentially turn the bloodstream into a conduit for reading out neural activity. Combining these two research tracks will open new therapeutic opportunities in precision psychiatry, demonstrating the vital necessity of nonhuman primates as a translational bridge.

Outside the lab, Vinny enjoys home improvement projects—especially when they justify buying new power tools. He also enjoys collecting Oregon pinot noir wine, visiting art museums and watching a lot of baseball.

ADJUNCT FACULTY SPOTLIGHT: Andrea Crowell, MD

Andrea Crowell’s most formative experience as a psychiatry trainee was working with patients who have treatment-resistant depression who were participating in the deep brain stimulation for depression study being conducted at Emory at that time. Through this she was able to dive deeply into complex psychiatric illness while explicitly linking the symptoms and syndrome to a defined neural circuit. Perhaps ironically, this was a catalyst for her decision to pursue psychoanalytic training, which she started at the same time as her post-residency research fellowship in affective neuroscience. Being able to think about unconscious motivations and defenses is a tremendous asset when treating patients who have not responded to traditional medication management. She saw many such patients in her years working in Emory’s Treatment Resistant Depression Clinic. These patients may or may not be appropriate for new and emerging neuromodulation therapies, and predicting the right treatment for an individual patient is still a struggle in psychiatry. Psychiatrists must be careful not to neglect the person as a whole in their excitement to understand and change the brain in its parts. 

Staying grounded in psychology and being able to accurately diagnose and treat character pathology remain a key strength in the practice of psychiatry. This understanding will protect some patients from unnecessarily invasive medical treatments and polypharmacy. To this end, a new aim in Andrea’s career is to provide training and education to psychiatric nurse practitioners and physician assistants in diagnosing and treating patients with personality disorders, as this group of patients are at increased risk of iatrogenic harm when their illness is misdiagnosed or misunderstood. She would like to increase awareness of and proficiency in Good Psychiatric Management for Borderline Personality Disorder among these clinicians.  

As an adjunct faculty member, Andrea works weekend shifts for Grady Psychiatric Emergency Services, supervise resident psychotherapy, teach in the residency didactic program and teach candidates in the Emory University Psychoanalytic Institute. She has always loved teaching and supervising young psychiatrists. She also loves the breadth of opportunities available at Emory and within psychiatry. From psychotic crises to psychoanalysis, she gets to experience the richness of this field alongside trainees who are figuring out their place in it.

Most people don’t know (or won’t remember) that even through Andrea’s last year of residency she was doing basic neuroscience research at the Emory National Biomedical Research Center. When she mentioned to a mentor at an APA career development program that she was trying to figure out where she wanted to go with her lab research at the same time as she was planning to begin candidacy at EUPI, he advised that Andrea needed to pick one of those paths, not both. This winter she will be in one of the first cohorts of clinicians to participate in a Neuropsychoanalysis certificate program. This interdisciplinary field works to understand psychoanalytic concepts and mechanisms of change through the lens of affective neuroscience. 

STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Jazmyne Hardy, MS

Jazmyne Hardy currently serves as a case manager with the Nia Project within Emory’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. In this role, she conducts screenings from provider referral surveys, connects patients with community resources and collaborates with providers and community partners to help individuals navigate barriers to care. She also has the opportunity to co-facilitate the accessing resources group, where she supports participants by helping them identify resources and tools that can support their needs and goals.

Prior to joining Emory, Jazmyne’s professional journey has centered around supporting individuals navigating mental health challenges, substance use recovery and major life transitions. Shebbegan her career in residential treatment, serving as a residential advisor/house manager in a program supporting women and women with children. She later transitioned into a mental health treatment day program as a group facilitator and then as an education and employment specialist, helping individuals in recovery build skills, pursue employment opportunities and work toward greater independence. She also gained experience in higher education as an academic advisor, where she supported students through their academic journeys. Throughout these experiences, Jazmyne continued to deepen her passion for mental health and advocacy, which led her to pursue her master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling. Each role has strengthened her commitment to supporting others, reducing barriers and helping individuals recognize their strengths and potential.

What Jazmyne enjoys most about her work is the opportunity to support others and be a source of encouragement during challenging seasons of life. She believes part of her purpose is to be a light for others, and feels fortunate to do that through her work in mental health and community support. She deeply values the importance of mental health and reducing the stigma surrounding it by recognizing the uniqueness and complexity of each person’s story. One of the most rewarding parts of her work is walking alongside individuals, reminding them they are supported and witnessing moments of growth and transformation. 

Some of the greatest highlights of Jazmyne’s career has been witnessing individuals reach milestones that may seem small to others but life-changing for them. She has supported individuals in achieving goals such as obtaining their first job, opening their first bank account, securing housing and rebuilding stability. Those moments remind her that progress looks different for everyone, and every step forward matters.

Looking toward the future, Jazmyne hopes to continue growing personally and professionally. She hopes to build a family, travel more and continue embracing life while allowing her journey to unfold according to God’s plan. Professionally, Jazmyne hopes to continue advocating for mental health, pursue licensure as a licensed professional counselor and explore opportunities to create meaningful support systems for young adults and underserved communities.

Outside of work, Jazmyne enjoys exploring the city, trying new foods, creating new experiences and content creation. Creating content has become a creative outlet where she can highlight moments of joy, connection and everyday experiences. She also enjoys spending time outdoors, walking and finding new ways to stay active (including potentially entering her boxing era soon!).

TRAINEE SPOTLIGHT: Jessica Grom, PhD

Jessica Grom is currently a postdoctoral resident with Emory University’s Psychiatry and Law Service. In this role, her primary responsibilities include conducting competency to stand trial and criminal responsibility evaluations for pretrial defendants within Fulton County, providing individual competency restoration services to pretrial defendants in the Fulton County Jail and facilitating group therapy for defendants within a jail-based competency restoration program.

Outside of Emory, Jessica completed her predoctoral internship in the Forensic Inpatient/Outpatient Track at Georgia Regional Hospital–Atlanta and earned her PhD in Clinical Psychology from Georgia State University. Her research during graduate school focused on examining risk and protective factors associated with intimate partner violence.

Jessica is passionate about improving access to high-quality mental health care for historically marginalized and underserved populations. She particularly enjoys navigating the unique challenges and inherent complexities of providing clinical services within correctional settings. She also values the interdisciplinary nature of the work.

A key highlight of Jessica’s career trajectory to date is she has served as first author and co-author for peer-reviewed publications predominately focused on intimate partner violence.

Looking to the future, Jessica would like to continue conducting forensic evaluations and providing intervention services to justice-involved individuals experiencing serious mental illness. She hopes to become involved in community outreach, program development and diversion.

Outside of work, Jessica enjoys spending time with her family, friends and rescue dog, swimming, antique hunting and thrifting and travelling.

PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT: Cope with Courage (written by Allison LoPilato, Rebecca Schneider and Katie Cullum)

Cope with Courage is a therapeutic summer camp created by Rebecca Schneider and Allison LoPilato for 9-14-year-olds who experience anxiety, OCD or difficulties with emotion regulation. It was inspired by the recognition kids often learn best alongside peers, when they are engaged and through actual practice in the moments that are hard - things that do not typically happen in traditional outpatient individual therapy. Hosted on Emory’s main campus, camp weaves evidence-based treatment into the fun, group activities and peer experience of a traditional day camp. Anxiety Explorers uses an adapted ACT framework and ERP to help kids face fears and reclaim their lives, while Emotion Navigators draws on DBT to help kids manage intense emotions and respond more flexibly. 

What distinguishes the program is therapy is not delivered alongside camp; it is embedded within the camp experience through games, creative projects, outdoor challenges and team activities. Each day includes group teaching, experiential learning, individual therapy and camp activities with a therapeutic core. Campers learn skills together, practice through hands-on activities and real-life challenges and tailor skills to their own lives during daily individual sessions. During Anxiety Explorers, they practice imperfection through tie-dyeing, tolerating uncomfortable body sensations during interoceptive relay races, facing social fears in the “Anti-Talent Show” and practicing willingness during campus-wide scavenger hunts. During Emotion Navigators, campers practice managing urges through piñata challenges, tolerating frustration and practicing teamwork in an escape room, handling stress during a Top Chef-style play-dough competition and practicing flexibility through improv.

The camp boasts an impressive 2:1 camper-to-staff ratio, made possible by psychology trainees and volunteer counselors. PhD students and interns from Emory, Georgia State, University of Georgia and Mercer serve as group leaders and individual therapists. Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate counselors bring camp energy and extra support. Trainees receive structured pre-camp training, live coaching and daily supervision. Many describe camp as a highlight of their training and instrumental in teaching them how to work more creatively with kids. For counselors, it is a unique opportunity to observe clinical care prior to graduate school. The immersive format offers a rare opportunity to spend extended time with kids in social settings, directly observing how they respond to challenges, connect with peers, use skills, and recover when things don’t go as planned. Katie Cullum, a core member of the leadership team, is instrumental in coordinating a team-based approach, bringing together clinicians’ and counselors’ perspectives to support each child.

Many campers report this is their favorite camp of the summer—a truly surprising feat for a “therapy camp.” While these kids often struggle in traditional camps because of their anxiety and emotion regulation challenges, the ability to tackle things that are hard alongside other kids who “get it” is powerful. Many say this is the first place they felt understood and accepted, and some friendships continue long after camp ends.

This year marked Cope with Courage’s third year. We plan to continue the annual summer camp while expanding into additional programs and events throughout the year.

MENTOR SPOTLIGHT: Wendy Baer (written by Liza Zwiebach)

Wendy is honest and caring; she never failed to ask about our work and well-being and emphasized the latter was non-negotiable. During our time as mentees, she consistently encouraged us to view our work and career through a holistic lens and gave frank advice on navigating personal and professional health. Her input was invaluable transitioning from a role as a post-doctoral fellow to a faculty member.

Wendy is forthcoming and not afraid to be honest with her feedback! She helps to think “outside of the box” and we often left our sessions feeling energized and ready to work.

During our time working with Wendy, we experienced two major life events. Our mentorship sessions served as an opportunity to validate these human experiences and learn how to navigate them while balancing my professional identity. We are grateful for Wendy’s compassion, encouragement and practical advice.

NEW FACULTY

Zahraa Atoui, MD | Zahraa Atoui joins Emory University as an assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. She earned her medical degree from the American University of Beirut in Lebanon, after which she did her General Psychiatry Residency at the Medical University of South Carolina. She then completed an Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship at Emory University, where she trained across diverse clinical settings specializing in addiction care. At Emory, she will be working at the Emory Addiction Center (Addiction Alliance of Georgia), providing care in outpatient, intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization programs. Her clinical and research interests span the full spectrum of addiction psychiatry, with a particular focus on advancing treatment for substance use disorders. She is especially interested in the intersection between neuromodulation and addiction. She is thrilled to begin this next chapter of her career at Emory.

David Parker, PhD | David Parker is an Instructor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Emory University School of Medicine. He grew up in Roswell and Marietta, and completed his undergraduate and doctoral training in psychology at the University of Georgia under the advisement of Brett Clementz and Jennifer McDowell.

David’s research examines the neurobiological origins and heterogeneity of psychosis and related cognitive impairments. His work integrates electroencephalography/ magnetoencephalography (EEG/MEG), psychophysiology, clinical and cognitive assessment, psychiatric genetics and cellular models to identify biologically meaningful markers of psychiatric illness. During his graduate training, he contributed extensively to the Bipolar-Schizophrenia Network on Intermediate Phenotypes, a large multisite study investigating neurobiologically derived subgroups of psychotic disorders. He helped develop and validate EEG-based biomarkers and biological classification methods now being evaluated in biomarker-informed clinical research.

Since 2021, David has worked as a postdoctoral researcher at Emory with Erica Duncan, Joseph Cubells, Elaine Walker and Zhexing Wen to expand his research into genetics-first and neurodevelopmental models of psychosis risk, particularly 22q11.2 deletion syndrome. His current work combines human neurophysiology, clinical phenotyping, cognition, psychiatric genetics and patient-derived neuronal models to investigate how cellular and circuit-level abnormalities contribute to psychosis risk. He also studies individuals at clinical high risk for psychosis and examines how developmental histories and genetic liability may identify clinically and biologically distinct pathways to illness. His long-term goal is to develop tools that improve biological stratification, identify treatment targets and support more individualized clinical trials for psychosis and related neurodevelopmental disorders.

Outside of academia, David enjoys spending time with his fiancée, four children and two dogs.

COMMUNITY AND BELONGING INITIATIVES

ARTS (Arts in Research, Therapy, and Service) Committee

Amanda Platner, PsyD, APBB – The arts have always been a big part of Amanda’s life. She grew up as a dancer, attended a magnet school for dance and continued dancing through college and graduate school. Along the way, she developed an interest in adaptive dance and movement programs as a way to combine her love of dance with her passion for creating affirming and accessible spaces for people with physical and developmental disabilities. She had the opportunity to participate in the adaptive dance program at the Boston Ballet, and those experiences shaped the way she thinks about communication, learning and connection. They continue to influence how she approaches her work today.

In Amanda’s clinical work, she spends much of her time adapting evidence-based approaches for neurodivergent children and adults. She often uses narrative therapy to help patients explore and reframe their experiences, and incorporates music to evoke, identify and process emotions that can be difficult to access through conversation alone. Over the years, she has seen how creative expression can become its own language, helping people communicate, process emotions and share parts of themselves that might otherwise be difficult to express.

The arts are especially woven into Amanda’s work as the director of the myLIFE program, the EAC's social engagement and community-building program for autistic adults. Across the program’s groups, they incorporate visual art, drama, music and movement to build community, encourage self-expression and create a sense of belonging. This past semester, they welcomed an art therapist into one of the clinical groups each week and invited an improv instructor to lead a workshop for members. Both experiences had a tremendous impact. The program’s staff shared the improv workshop brought out emotions, spontaneity and interactions they had never seen before, while creating a bonding experience that strengthened the group in lasting ways.

The arts have always been a thread running through both Amanda’s personal and professional life. Whether through movement, storytelling, music or visual art, they have become one of her favorite ways to help people connect—with themselves, each other and the world around them. 

FACULTY KUDOS

Leadership Appointments, Achievements, Honors and Awards

The following individuals received the 2026 departmental awards:

• Distinguished Scientific Contributions Award (Junior Faculty) – Weibo Nu
• Larry Y. Young Distinguished Scientific Contributions Award (Senior Faculty) – Vinnie Costa
• Distinguished Service Award: Institutional/Regional –Samantha Patton
• Distinguished Clinician Award (Emory Healthcare) – Donovan Ellis
• Distinguished Clinician Award (Emory Healthcare) – Erin Jones
• Distinguished Clinician Award (Grady Health System) – Keith Wood
• Distinguished Clinician Award (VA Atlanta Health Care System) – Walid Nassif
• Distinguished Mentor Award: Science – Jennifer Stevens
• Distinguished Mentor Award: Service and Education – Adriana Hermida
• Distinguished Teacher Award: Institutional/Regional – Justin Palanci
• Distinguished Teacher Award: National/International: Rachel Ammirati
• Distinguished Teacher Award: National/International: Jordan Cattie
• Nadine J. Kaslow Inclusive Excellence and Community Engagement Award – Joseph Mathias
• Quiet Excellence Award (Emory Healthcare) – Allison LoPilato
• Quiet Excellence Award Grady Health System) – Aparna Das
• Quiet Excellence Award (VA Atlanta Healthcare System) – Linda Harvey
• Distinguished Adjunct Faculty Member Award – Nicole Azores-Gococo
• Distinguished Adjunct Faculty Member Community Service Award – Meghna Patel
• Faculty Partnership Award – Johnnie Jenkins

The following faculty were named to Atlanta Magazine’s Top Docs:

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry:

• Milena Armani
• Michael Epstein 
• Jennifer Holton

Addiction Psychiatry:

• Jennifer Casarella
• Joe Mathias
• Elizabeth McCord
• Justine Welsh

Psychiatry:

• Alainia Morgan-James
• Ann Schwartz

The following faculty will receive the Clinical Distinction of Distinguished Psychologist effective September 2026:

• Sobha Fritz

Carissa Balderas is now board certified in Clinical Health Psychology through the American Board of Professional Psychology. 

Andrea Burns has been elected Chair Elect of the VA Psychology Training Council’s Executive Committee, a national organization of all VA psychology training directors.

Negar Fani served on the National Advisory Council for Complementary and Integrative Health as an ad-hoc council member last month.

Jennifer Felger will begin a three-year term on the School of Medicine’s Faculty Committee on Appointments and Promotions – Scholarship and Tenure.

Mansi Mehta was named Georgia Psychological Association continuing education co-chair.

Adriana Miu is the recipient of the American Board of Professional Psychology Early Career Psychologist Service Award. 

Rachel Waford completed her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training Certification with Form Yoga in Decatur.

Justine Welsh accepted an invitation to join this year’s cohort of Emory’s Academic Leadership Program.

Martha Ward, along with Bill Eley, Executive Associate Dean for Medical Education, and Joe LeDoux, Executive Leader for Education Transformation, traveled to Dharamshala, India at the request of the Men-Tsee-Khang Tibetan Medical and Astro Institute to teach and learn, from June 22-25. The Emory team collaborated on interactive activities with the students, sharing dialogue on Western and Buddhist ideas of depression and suffering as well as evidence-based prevention and treatment of depression. The Emory team had the opportunity to visit the herbal pharmacy, have astrology readings and meditate and converse with senior Buddhist monks. The week ended with a beautiful ceremony that included the gifting of many kataks (ceremonial Tibetan scarves) from the Men-Tsee-Khang faculty to the Emory team, a sign of respect and gratitude.

DeJuan White will begin a three-year term on the School of Medicine’s Faculty Committee on Appointments and Promotions – Education and Service.

Publications and Grants

Bekhbat M, Craig G, Wommack EC, Coblenz C, Choe N, Balidemaj N, Nesbeth P-DC, Goldsmith DR, Treadway MT, Haroon E, Cooper JA, Alvarez JA, Miller AH, Felger JC, 2026. Monocyte abundance and glycolytic reprogramming associate with motivational impairment in depression. Brain. Behav. Immun. 138, 106882. 

Crowe ML, Hyatt CS, Litz BT, Dohrenwend BP, Keane TM, & Marx BP. (in press). The correlates of self-reported abusive violence among post-9/11 U.S. military veterans. Aggressive Behavior.

Greenstein SP, Soeprono TM, Schwartz AC, Fipps DC, Heinrich TW, Jackson JR, Beach SR. Inpatient Curbside Consultation in Psychiatry: A Primer. Harv Rev Psychiatry. 2026 Jul 17. doi: 10.1097/HRP.0000000000000473. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 42475121. 

Hyatt CS, Fulton TM, Guelfo A, Lathan-Powell E, Turner JA, Turner MD, Currier JM, Mekawi Y, Merrill N, Powers A, & Fani N. Structure and correlates of the Moral Injury Exposure and Symptom Scale for Civilians (MIESS-C) in a community sample with high trauma exposure. (2026). European Journal of Psychotraumatology, 17, 2617839.

Lamis DA. (2026). Financial stressors as proximal risk indicators for suicide: Clinical and public health implications. Jama Network Open, 9(7):e2620986. 

Nicolson AA, Siegel M, Villeneuve AH, Angeletti LL, Fani N, Hatchard T, Northoff G, Lanius RA, Pichtikova M, Hosseini-Kamkar N, Eckstrand KL. (accepted, Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews). Violence on the self: Exploring the intersection of trauma and identity among sexual and gender minorities from a neurological and developmental perspective to advance our understanding of PTSD, moral injury and dissociation symptoms.

Oh J, Hu Q, Fei F, Zhang W, Miller AH, Xiao C, Lin Y, 2026. Depressive symptoms and perceived stress in patients with head and neck cancer undergoing intensity-modulated radiation therapy: A longitudinal study. Eur. J. Oncol. Nurs. 83, 103221. 

Phillips NL, Miller JD, Carter NT, Maples-Keller JL, Rauch SAM, Rothbaum BO, & Hyatt CS. (in press). Cohort personality composition’s prediction of treatment outcomes in a military intensive outpatient program: A registered report. Clinical Psychological Science.

Ramos CR, Krause KH, Joseph VM, Beinenson D, Patton SC, Torrey K, Chaubey M, Mathias JE, Cummings JR, Welsh JW. Barriers and Facilitators to Naloxone Access for Adolescents: A Narrative Review. Subst Use. 2026 Jul 27;20:29768357261472425. doi: 10.1177/29768357261472425. PMID: 42524105; PMCID: PMC13408285.

Ryan JS, McDermott TJ, Botzanowski B, Kubert JR, Betters SA, Oluwagbohunmi A, Frandsen SB, Fulton TM, Williamson A, Treadway MT, Fani N. Ventral striatum temporal interference brain stimulation enhances the reward positivity event-related potential and reduces anxiety. (accepted, Neuroimage)

Schwartz AC, Smith AK, Stiles C, Robbins-Welty GA. “Recurrent rectal foreign body insertion associated with cocaine-induced compulsive sexual behavior resulting in permanent colostomy.” Prim Care Companion CNS Disord 2026;28(4)cr04212.

Wong DM, Phillips NL, Hyatt CS, Lynam DR, & Miller JD. Testing the additive and interactive relations of personality and physical indicators of formidability with externalizing behaviors. (2026). Journal of Research in Personality, 104711.

Yan R, Dai G, Lin Y, Wu Y, Lu J, Bruner DW, Miller AH, Saba NF, Hu X, Xiao C, 2026. Predicting Post‐Radiotherapy Epigenetic Age Acceleration From Pre‐Treatment Data Using a Machine Learning Framework in Head and Neck Cancer Patients. Cancer Med. 15, e72014. 

Presentations (Oral, Poster)

Mandy Bekhbat presented (1) Immune Cell Metabolic Reprogramming Mediates the Link Between Inflammation and Motivational Impairment in Depression (symposium); (2) “Appetite Changes Track with Fatigue and Predict Anti-Inflammatory Treatment Response in Depression” (oral) at the Annual meeting of the Psychoneuroimmunology Research Society, New Orleans, LA. June 22-25, 2026

Andrew Miller presented “Advancing an Inflammatory Subtype of Depression” at the Immunopsychiatry seminar organized by King’s College London, PIXIE Lab (virtual)

Media

Marianne Celano (1) The Lit Nerds | Ode to Fallen Words. 

David Goldsmith (1) Psychiatry Show on Sirius XM's Doctor Radio | Inflammation and Psychiatry.

Abby Lott (1) Psychology Today | Why Parenting Requires Regulating Ourselves First.

Jessica Maples-Keller (1) WGN Radio | Aiding service members through the Wounded Warrior Project.

Andrew Miller (1) Healthgrades | Old Arthritis Drug Shows Promise as a New Depression Treatment. (2) Epoch | Depression May Be Caused by Inflammation. Here’s How.

ADJUNCT FACUTLY KUDOS

Adriana Flores was promoted to the rank of Adjunct Professor.

Betsy Gard, Matt Norman and John Paddock have just completed three terms of service on the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Adjunct Faculty Promotions Committee.

Laura Westen assumed the role of Chair of Certification for the American Board of Psychoanalysis.