CDI for Psychiatry
David J. Kupfer

David J. Kupfer, M.D.

Dr. Kupfer's research has focused primarily on the conceptualization, diagnosis, and treatment of mood disorders. He has promoted widespread collaborations between clinical investigators in psychiatry and basic neurosciences, and the resulting studies encompass virtually every psychiatric disorder in every age group. Past research studies have focused on sleep disorders, mood and anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, depression and insomnia. In 2006, he was chosen to chair the fifth revision of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual.

Positions

  • Director of Research and Research Training, Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, Pittsburgh, PA
  • Thomas Detre Professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic
  • Chairman, Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic

 

Education

  • M.D., 1965, Yale University, Medicine

 

Relevant Publications

  • Soreca I, Frank E, Kupfer DJ. The phenomenology of bipolar disorder: what drives the high rate of medical burden and determines long-term prognosis? Depress Anxiety. 2009;26(1): 73-82.
  • Frank E, Soreca I, Swartz H, Fagiolini AM, Mallinger AG, Thase ME, et al. The role of interpersonal and social rhythm therapy in improving occupational functioning in patients with bipolar I disorder. Acad Psychiatry. 2008;165(12):1559-1565.
  • Germain A, Kupfer DJ. Circadian rhythm disturbances in depression. Hum Psychopharmacol. 2008;23(7):571-585.
  • Chmura Kraemer H, Kiernan M, Essex M, Kupfer DJ. How and why criteria defining moderators and mediators differ between the Baron & Kenny and MacArthur approaches. Health Psychol. 2008 Mar;27(2 Suppl):S101-8.
  • Ladouceur CD, Almeida JR, Birmaher B, Axelson DA, Nau S, Kalas C, Monk K, Kupfer DJ, Phillips ML. Subcortical gray matter volume abnormalities in healthy bipolar offspring: potential neuroanatomical risk marker for bipolar disorder? J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry. 2008 May;47(5):532-9.