David William Volk MD
Assistant Professor, Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
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3811 Ohara St# PsychiatPittsburgh, PA 15213
Phone+1 412-246-9742
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Education & Training
UPMC Medical EducationResidency, Psychiatry, 2004 - 2008
University of Pittsburgh School of MedicineClass of 2004
Certifications & Licensure
PA State Medical License 2004 - 2026
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Brain region and sex differences in human microglia morphology and function.Andrew R Yoblinski, Jyoti Dubey, Tyler Myers, Nitya Sathees, David W Volk
Cerebral Cortex. 2025-05-01 - 14 citationsAltered expression of microglial markers of phagocytosis in schizophrenia.Aaron K Jenkins, David A Lewis, David W Volk
Schizophrenia Research. 2023-01-01 - 11 citationsInvolvement of the nuclear factor-κB transcriptional complex in prefrontal cortex immune activation in bipolar disorder.Kaitlyn M. Roman, Aaron K. Jenkins, David A. Lewis, David W. Volk
Translational Psychiatry. 2021-01-12
Journal Articles
- The Role of the Nuclear Factor-κB Transcriptional Complex in Cortical Immune Activation in SchizophreniaDavid Volk, MD, Biological Psychiatry
Press Mentions
Endocannabinoid System Appears Abnormal in PsychosisJune 5th, 2019
Grant Support
- Microglial Phagocytosis of Dendritic Spines in Veterans with SchizophreniaVETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION2020–2025
- Schizophrenia And Endocannabinoid Effects On Inhibitory CircuitryNational Institute Of Mental Health2009–2012
- Altered Inhibitory Prefrontal Circuitry In SchizophreniaNational Institute Of Mental Health2001–2003
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