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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
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
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
- 4 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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Pennsylvania State University Tobacco Center of Regulatory Science (TCORS)
Foulds, J., Muscat, J. & Saunders, E. F. H.
National Institute on Drug Abuse
9/30/13 → 8/31/19
Project: Research project
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Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute
Sinoway, L. & Saunders, E. F. H.
National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences
3/1/12 → 11/30/16
Project: Research project
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Adjunctive dietary intervention for bipolar disorder: a randomized, controlled, parallel-group, modified double-blinded trial of a high n-3 plus low n-6 diet
Saunders, E. F. H., Mukherjee, D., Myers, T., Wasserman, E., Hameed, A., Bassappa Krishnamurthy, V., MacIntosh, B., Domenichiello, A., Ramsden, C. E. & Wang, M., Mar 2022, In: Bipolar Disorders. 24, 2, p. 171-184 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Augmented T-cell mitochondrial reactive oxygen species in adults with major depressive disorder
Grotle, A. K., Darling, A. M., Saunders, E. F., Fadel, P. J., Trott, D. W. & Greaney, J. L., Apr 2022, In: American Journal of Physiology - Heart and Circulatory Physiology. 322, 4, p. H568-H574Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Dysregulated diurnal cortisol pattern and heightened night-time cortisol in individuals with bipolar disorder
Mukherjee, D., Weissenkampen, J. D., Wasserman, E., Millett, C. E., Conway, S. & Saunders, E. F. H., Feb 1 2022, In: Neuropsychobiology. 81, 1, p. 51-59 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Gender disparity in bipolar disorder diagnosis in the United States: A retrospective analysis of the 2005–2017 MarketScan Commercial Claims database
Liu, G., Kong, L., Baweja, R., Ba, D. & Saunders, E. F. H., Feb 2022, In: Bipolar Disorders. 24, 1, p. 48-58 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Group-led creative writing and behavioural health in cancer: A randomised clinical trial
Nesterova, D., Zhu, J., Kramer, C., Vasekar, M., Truica, C., Joshi, A., Hayes, M., Kessler, J., Saunders, E. F. H., Drabick, J. J. & Joshi, M., Mar 1 2022, In: BMJ Supportive and Palliative Care. 12, 1, p. 91-98 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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