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  • Clinical and Translational Science Institute
  • School of Medicine
Accolades & Honors

Robert Sweet was honored by the American College of Psychiatrists

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, a UPMC Endowed Professor in Psychiatric Neuroscience and professor of neurology and clinical and translational science at 51精品视频, was recently given the Award for Research in Geriatric Psychiatry by the American College of Psychiatrists.

Sweet is recognized internationally for his investigation of the mechanisms which lead to the generation of psychotic symptoms that are core features of schizophrenia, but also occur in about 50% of individuals with Alzheimer鈥檚 disease.

His research suggests there are common genetic risk factors and vulnerable brain circuits that act together to cause positive symptoms across these disorders.聽