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Research interests
Dr. Erika Saunders' research interests are twofold:
- First, to identify biomarkers of bipolar disorders that mediate clinical phenotype, and to use those markers to predict and to follow treatment response. Using the tools of translational research, the Saunders lab is currently studying the relationship between mood variability, sleep phenotypes, inflammation, stress hormones and metabolites of polyunsaturated fatty acid pathways.
- Second, to improve diagnosis and outcome in real-world clinical settings using tools such as systematic assessment and measurement-based care.
Clinical interests
Dr. Erika Saunders' clinical expertise is in diagnosing and treating mood disorders, including bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder.
Professional information
American Association of Chairs of Departments of Psychiatry, President, 2022-2023
Fellow, American Society of Clinical Psychopharmacolgy, 2021
Fellow, American College of Psychiatrists, 2020
Board certification in Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2008
Licensed psychiatrist, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 2008
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Public Health Sciences, Graduate Certificate, The Pennsylvania State University
… → 2014
Heinz C. Prechter Pediatric Bipolar Fellowship, University of Michigan
2006 → 2008
Psychiatry, Residency, University of Michigan
2001 → 2006
MD, University of Iowa
1996 → 2001
BS, University of Michigan
1992 → 1996
External positions
Vice President of Governance, International Society for Bipolar Disorders
2020 → 2022
Program Committee Co-Chairperson, American Society of Clinical Psychopharmacology
2018 → 2022
Executive Council Member, American Association of Chairs of Departments of Psychiatry
2017 → 2022
Associate Board Member, National Network of Depression Centers
2016 → …
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Projects
- 2 Finished
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Peripheral and Central Mechanisms of Neurovascular Dysfunction in Human Depression
Greaney, J. L., Saunders, E. F. H. & Alexander, L. M.
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
4/1/17 → 3/31/19
Project: Research project
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Mechanisms of peripheral vascular dysfunction in human depression
Greaney, J. L. & Saunders, E. F. H.
7/1/16 → 6/30/19
Project: Research project
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A Bipolar Learning Health Network: An innovation whose time has come
Bipolar Disorder Learning Health Network, May 2023, In: Bipolar Disorders. 25, 3, p. 177-180 4 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › peer-review
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A real-world study of the association between cardiovascular risk factors and depression symptom trajectory in individuals with mental illness
Dhingra, R., He, F., Saunders, E. F. H., Waschbusch, D. A., Bixler, E. O., Greaney, J. L., Swigart, A. R., Al-Shaar, L., Chinchilli, V. M., Yanosky, J. D. & Liao, D., Sep 2023, In: Psychiatry Research Communications. 3, 3, 100139.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access -
Cardiovascular disease burden is associated with worsened depression symptoms in the U.S. general population
Dhingra, R., He, F., Al-Shaar, L., Saunders, E. F. H., Chinchilli, V. M., Yanosky, J. D. & Liao, D., Feb 15 2023, In: Journal of Affective Disorders. 323, p. 866-874 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
1 Scopus citations -
Daily Stress and Microvascular Dysfunction: The Buffering Effect of Physical Activity
Greaney, J. L., Darling, A. M., Saunders, E. F. H. & Almeida, D. M., Jan 1 2023, In: Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews. 51, 1, p. 19-26 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Gender differences in transdiagnostic domains and function of adults measured by DSM-5 assessment scales at the first clinical visit: a cohort study
Saunders, E. F. H., Brady, M., Mukherjee, D., Baweja, R., Forrest, L. N., Gomaa, H., Babinski, D., He, F., Pearl, A. M., Liao, D. & Waschbusch, D. A., Dec 2023, In: BMC psychiatry. 23, 1, 709.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
Prizes
Activities
- 1 Invited talk
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Developing the Office of Student Mental Health and Counseling
Erika F. H. Saunders (Speaker) & Kelly Holder (Speaker)
2018Activity: Talk types › Invited talk