University of Pittsburgh Leadership

Kathy Humphrey is a Senior Vice Chancellor for Engagement and Chief of Staff at University of Pittsburgh and is based in University of Pittsburgh. She has worked as Vice President for Student Development at Saint Louis University. Kathy studied at Saint Louis University between 1998 and 2005.

Anto Bagic works at University of Pittsburgh and a Chief, Epilepsy Division at University of Pittsburgh and is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

20 years of experience working in biological sciences, both clinical and molecular environments. Professionally contributed to over 15 publications in biological science; oversees the daily operations of a laboratory; plans and executes laboratory projects and experiments. Performs and oversees technical tasks in the field of biology, bio-chemistry, molecular biology, protein etc.



Provides senior level support and serves as resource person to laboratory. Resolves problems and instructs others and participates in their training.



Research Specialties:



Tissue Culture Stem Cell Isolation Western / Northern Blots Immunoprecipitations

Nitrate/nitrite Assay RNA Extractions PARP Assay SiRNA Design

Site Directed Mutagenesis Adenovirus Preps DNA Purification DNA Cloning

PCR / RT-PCR ELISA Transfections Dual-Glo Luciferase Assay

LDH Toxicity Column Assays Immunocytochemistry LDH Toxicity Assay

Steadylite Assay Tissue Sectioning and Staining Protocol Renewals (IRB) Submission of rDNA Protocols

Flow Cytometry Transcription Run on Assays Molecular Biology Techniques Protein Assays

Membrane Scans on Phosphorimager Protein Purification Small Animal Surgery Immunoprecipitations

Luciferase Assays Biochemical & Radiommunoassays

Experienced nurse with extensive medical oncology and research background is looking to pursue new avenues in clinical research. My experience began as a chemotherapeutic administration nurse and has advanced to Chief of Medical Review for a cooperative group that operates clinical research trials.

Results-driven senior-level higher education executive with over 20 years of combined experience leading various diverse units, developing new initiatives from conception to completion and managing inclusive leadership teams. Areas of expertise include: leadership/management, curriculum development, strategic planning, academic initiative support, diversity and inclusion promotion, programming, assessment, training, recruiting & retention initiatives, instruction, student services, orientation, budget management, event management, leadership development, cultural competency and advising.

D'rese Despert is an Executive Assistant To Chief Financial Officer at University of Pittsburgh and is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He has worked as Administrative Assistant at Duquesne University, Assistant to Graduate Programs Chairs at Duquesne University, and Credit Reporter at CBCInnovis Pittsburgh Branch. D'rese studied at Washington & Jefferson College between 2006 and 2010, Woodland Hills Senior High School between 2002 and 2006, and Duquesne University between 2016 and 2018.

Erin Kershaw is an Associate Professor of Medicine at University of Pittsburgh and Chief, Division of Endocrinology at University of Pittsburgh and is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She has worked as Fellow in Endocrinology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Instructor in Medicine at Harvard Medical School, and Intern/Resident in Internal Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine. Erin studied at Cornell University between 1991 and 1997 and Cornell University between 1987 and 1991.

Kathy Humphrey is a Senior Vice Chancellor for Engagement and Chief of Staff at University of Pittsburgh and is based in University of Pittsburgh. She has worked as Vice President for Student Development at Saint Louis University. Kathy studied at Saint Louis University between 1998 and 2005.