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Anderson, MD", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u0032195", "division_ids": [ "cardiovascular-medicine" ], "title": "Professor", "bio": "Research Statement Current special interests include the genetics of cardiovascular diseases, biomarkers of coronary disease, advanced cardiovascular imaging (MRI, CTA), pharmacogenetics of cardiovascular disease therapies and adverse reactions, antiarrhythmic drugs, and clinical therapeutic trials.", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine Divisions: Cardiovascular Medicine", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Anderson JL\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0560293", "full_name": "Thomas H. Anderson, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0560293", "division_ids": [ "cardiovascular-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Thomas Anderson, MD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine as well as adjunct faculty in the Department of Radiology at the University of Utah School of Medicine. He studied Cellular Biology and Spanish for his undergraduate degree at Utah State University. He completed his medical training, including medical school, Internal Medicine Residency, Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship, and Advanced Cardiac Imaging Fellowship all at the University of Utah School of Medicine. Dr. Anderson is a general cardiologist who treats patients with a wide variety of cardiovascular conditions. His clinical emphasis is the application of advanced imaging techniques in cardiac MRI and CT for diagnosis of rare diseases and for cardiovascular prevention. He is also interested in medical education and involved in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows. Board certifications: Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease Echocardiography Nuclear Cardiology Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Cardiovascular Computed Tomography", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Radiology & Imaging Sciences - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Cardiovascular Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease) Certification Board of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography Certification Board of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology National Board of Echocardiography (Adult Comprehensive Echocardiography)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Anderson TH\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6057532", "full_name": "Andrew E. Arai, MD, FAHA, MSCMR", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6057532", "division_ids": [ "cardiovascular-medicine" ], "title": "Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Andrew E. Arai, M.D., FAHA, MSCMR, is recognized as an expert in cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging and a Past President of the Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance. Dr. Arai’s research focuses on coronary artery disease, myocardial perfusion, and other diseases that affect the heart or blood vessels. Dr. Arai received his MD from the University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago, in 1986. He received his BA from Cornell University in Ithaca, NY in 1982. He completed a residency in Internal Medicine and a Cardiology fellowship at the Oregon Health Sciences University in 1989 and 1993, respectively. He helped build and run the clinical cardiac MRI research program at the National Institutes of Health from 1994-2021. In 2001 he received a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers. He was principal or co-principal investigator on $79 million of NIH funding. He has trained 68 cardiologists and radiologists in advanced cardiac imaging. He has authored or co-authored over 300 papers or book chapters. He is a member of the American Society of Clinical Investigation. He is a fellow in the American Heart Association. He has been President of the Cardiac MRI Study Group for the International Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine. He has also served as an expert advisor to the US Food and Drug Administration.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor (Clinical) Radiology & Imaging Sciences - Adjunct Professor Academic Divisions Cardiovascular Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease) Certification Board of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Arai AE\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6074660", "full_name": "David Armstrong, MD, PhD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6074660", "division_ids": [ "cardiovascular-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. David Armstrong, MD, PhD, is an Assistant Professor at the University of Utah School of Medicine. He completed medical school and internal medicine residency at the University of Toronto, then completed a fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Prior to medical school, he completed a Ph.D. at Queen’s University in Kingston, Canada, focusing on the role of the natriuretic peptide system in the developmental origins of hypertension and cardiac hypertrophy. Dr. Armstrong has a clinical interest in heart disease, particularly general cardiology and the management of patients with atherosclerosis, arrhythmias, valvular heart disease, and heart failure. His research focuses on the development and translation of natriuretic peptide-based therapies for cardiovascular disease. He received the Jay N. Cohn New Investigator Award from the Failure Society of America. Dr. Armstrong is dual board-certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Cardiovascular Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease) Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada National Board of Medical Examiners Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (Internal Medicine)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Armstrong D\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0828103", "full_name": "Erik Bieging, MD, MS", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0828103", "division_ids": [ "cardiovascular-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Erik Bieging, M.D., is an Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine with a primary appointment in the Division of Cardiology and adjunct appointment in the Department of Radiology. His primary clinical practice is at the Salt Lake City VA Medical Center. In addition to general cardiology practice, he specializes in advanced cardiac imaging including cardiac MR, cardiac CT, nuclear cardiology, and echocardiography. His research interests focus on clinical use of novel image processing methods for cardiac MR and CT. Dr. Bieging earned his B.S. and M.S. in biomedical engineering from the University of Wisconsin – Madison where he studied medical image science. He earned his M.D. from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in 2012. He completed residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Utah in 2015. He continued at the University of Utah, completing subspecialty training in Advanced Cardiac Imaging in 2016 and Cardiology in 2019. He joined the Division of Cardiology at the Salt Lake City VA after completing his training.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Radiology & Imaging Sciences - Adjunct Assistant Professor Academic Divisions Cardiovascular Medicine Board Certification National Board of Echocardiography American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease) Certification Board of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Certification Board of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography American Board of Internal Medicine Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Bieging E\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0597192", "full_name": "Alison Marie Brann, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0597192", "division_ids": [ "cardiovascular-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Alison Brann is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the section of Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology at the University of Utah. Alison grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah before attending the University of Notre Dame for her undergraduate degree and Rush Medical College in Chicago, Illinois for her Medical Degree. She then completed her training in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease at the University of California San Diego where she received multiple excellence in clinical research awards. She subsequently completed training in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology at the University of Utah in 2024. Dr. Brann specializes in the care of patients with advanced heart failure, including patients requiring mechanical circulatory support and cardiac transplantation. Her clinical and research interests also include the management of patients with hypertrophic and inherited cardiomyopathies. Dr. Brann is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Medicine, Echocardiography, and Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology. Her work has been published in top medical journals including JAMA Cardiology, JACC: Heart Failure, and the European Journal of Heart Failure. Dr. Brann is also interested in medical education and is involved in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Cardiovascular Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease) National Board of Echocardiography (Adult Comprehensive Echocardiography)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Brann AM\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0414480", "full_name": "Griffin Bullock, MD", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u0414480", "division_ids": [ "cardiovascular-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "", "academic_information": "", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Bullock G\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0064707", "full_name": "T. Jared Bunch, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0064707", "division_ids": [ "cardiovascular-medicine" ], "title": "Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. T. Jared Bunch, a native of Logan Utah, graduated from Utah State University with University and Department honors and received the Bill Robbins memorial award for leadership, service, and academics. He then graduated from the University of Utah School of Medicine and received Alpha Omega Alpha honors. He completed his internal medicine residency at Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota. During residency he received the Outstanding Achievement Award from the Department of Medicine, the Resident Research Award from the Department of Medicine, and the Donald J. Feist Primary Care Clinic Award for Clinical Excellence. He completed fellowships in cardiovascular diseases and electrophysiology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota. He received the Mayo Brothers Distinguished Fellowship Award for clinical care of patients and the Donald C. Balfour Award for meritorious research. He served as an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Mayo Clinic from 2003-2007. After fellowship he joined the cardiovascular team at Intermountain Heart Institute and directed heart rhythm research. He served as the medical director of heart rhythm services for Intermountain Healthcare. At Intermountain Medical Center he received the Physician Researcher of the Year for the Intermountain Healthcare System in 2014 and in 2017. In 2012, he was awarded a Healthcare Hero Award for Innovation by the Utah Business Association. While at Intermountain Healthcare he also was an Affiliated Clinical Associate Professor for Stanford University from 2015-2019. In 2019 he left Intermountain Healthcare to join the faculty at the University of Utah School of Medicine as a Professor of Medicine. Dr. Bunch is active in the Heart Rhythm Society and has served as an ambassador for Central and South America and Southeast Asia. He is the founding editor of the Heart Rhythm Case Reports Journal . He is a section editor for Current Cardiology Risk Reports, Heart Rhythm Journal, and a guest editor for American Heart Journal. He is on the editorial boards of the Heart Rhythm Journal, Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology, Heart, American Heart Journal, JACC electrophysiology, and the Journal of Innovations in Cardiac Rhythm Management. Dr. Bunch specializes in the diagnosis and management of heart rhythm disorders. He performs a broad range of procedures including endocardial and epicardial catheter ablation, insertion of implantable loop recorders, pacemakers (leadless and traditional), implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs – subcutaneous and traditional), and biventricular ICDs and pacemakers. He has extensive ablation experience in treatment of abnormal heart rhythms including supraventricular tachycardia, atrial fibrillation, WPW (Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome), ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation, and premature ventricular contractions. Dr. Bunch is interested in the management of atrial and ventricular arrhythmias, in particular nonpharmacologic strategies suc…", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Cardiovascular Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Bunch TJ\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6042903", "full_name": "Spencer J. Carter, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6042903", "division_ids": [ "cardiovascular-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Spencer Carter was born in Boise Idaho, he graduated with honors from the University of Notre Dame with a major in Science Business. He received his medical degree from the University of Washington. He then trained at the University of Texas Southwestern where he completed an internship and residency in Internal Medicine. He continued at UTSW, completing fellowships in Cardiovascular Disease and Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, winning several excellence in teaching awards. In addition to advanced heart failure, mechanical circulatory support, and transplant, Dr. Carter has a clinical expertise in infiltrative cardiomyopathies and cardiac amyloidosis. His academic interest is in implementation science, quality improvement, and medical education. He looks forward to working with trainees from medical students to fellows. Dr. Carter recently moved to Utah with his wife and looks forward to hiking, skiing, and backpacking. Dr. Carter will be seeing patients at the U of U Health Cardiovascular Medicine Clinic and the George H. Wahlen VA Medical Center. He will also be seeing patients in the Amyloidosis Clinic at the Huntsman Cancer Institute.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Cardiovascular Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease) National Board of Echocardiography", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Carter SJ\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0714599", "full_name": "Lowell Chang, MD, FACC", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0714599", "division_ids": [ "cardiovascular-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Lowell Chang, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Utah and at the Salt Lake VA Medical Center. He has dual appointments in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine and Department of Radiology. Previously, he served as the Associate Chief of Cardiology at the Salt Lake VA Medical Center from 2020-2022. He is currently serving as the Chief of Cardiology at the Salt Lake VA Medical Center. Dr. Chang earned his BS in Biomedical Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis (2001). He then received his medical degree from Rush University (2005). He trained in Internal Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic (2008). He then completed his training in Cardiovascular Medicine (2013) and Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging (2014) at the University of Utah. He has been on faculty at the University of Utah since 2014. Dr. Chang’s clinical practice covers the management of acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions alongside advanced cardiovascular imaging. He has a special interest in cardiovascular imaging including cardiac magnetic resonance imaging and cardiac computed tomography. He is involved with the education and training of medical students, residents, and fellows, being recognized for these endeavors.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Radiology & Imaging Sciences - Adjunct Assistant Professor Academic Divisions Cardiovascular Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease) Certification Board of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Chang L\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6003401", "full_name": "Dipayan Chaudhuri, MD, PhD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6003401", "division_ids": [ "cardiovascular-medicine" ], "title": "Associate Professor", "bio": "Dipayan Chaudhuri, MD, PhD is the Section Chief for General Cardiology, and the Medical Director of the Cardiovascular Medicine Unit and Cardiovascular Acute Care Unit at the University of Utah Hospital. His clinical interests are in the care for patients admitted to the hospital with primary cardiovascular problems, including myocardial infarction, atrial fibrillation, heart failure, and other common cardiac disorders. He is also a Principal Investigator at the Nora Eccles Harrison Cardiovascular Research and Training Institute (CVRTI) on the Health Sciences Campus. His NIH-funded research focuses on changes in metabolism during heart failure. Dr. Dipayan Chaudhuri earned his medical and graduate degrees at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He then completed a residency in internal medicine at the University of California, San Francisco, and subsequently a clinical fellowship in cardiovascular diseases at the Massachusetts General Hospital. Concurrently with his clinical fellowship, he completed a postdoctoral research fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital and Boston Children’s Hospital. Dr. Chaudhuri joined the faculty of the Cardiovascular Medicine Division at the University of Utah in 2016.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor Biochemistry - Adjunct Associate Professor Academic Divisions Cardiovascular Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease) National Board of Echocardiography", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Chaudhuri D\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6041388", "full_name": "Katharine R. Clapham, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6041388", "division_ids": [ "cardiovascular-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Katharine Clapham, MD is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine. She obtained her A.B. in Biochemical Sciences from Harvard College (2008) and her M.D. from the Health Sciences and Technology joint MIT-Harvard program at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Clapham completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, MA, in 2015, and her fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease at Yale New Haven Hospital in New Haven, CT, in 2018. While at Yale, Dr. Clapham developed a keen interest in pulmonary vascular disease during her work in a vascular biology lab. This led her to pursue further training via the Burke Advanced Fellowship in Pulmonary Heart Disease at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, MA, which she successfully completed in 2022. Dr. Clapham's clinical and research interests are focused on pulmonary vascular disease, and she currently serves as Co-Director of the Pulmonary Hypertension and Dyspnea Program at the University of Utah.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Radiology & Imaging Sciences - Adjunct Assistant Professor Academic Divisions Cardiovascular Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease) Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology National Board of Echocardiography", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Clapham KR\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0975254", "full_name": "Anees A. Daud, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0975254", "division_ids": [ "cardiovascular-medicine" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Anees Daud, M.D. is an Associate Professor at the University of Utah School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from the University of Vermont College of Medicine. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at the University of Utah, where he also served as a Chief Medical Resident. He subsequently completed his Cardiovascular Disease fellowship at the University of Utah, where he served as Chief Fellow in his final year. Dr. Daud has a wide clinical practice including prevention and treatment of acute and chronic cardiovascular diseases, and diagnostic testing using echocardiography and nuclear medicine. He has a special interest in the management of cardiovascular health and disease in cancer (Cardio-Oncology). He is also interested in medical education and involved in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Radiology & Imaging Sciences - Adjunct Associate Professor Academic Divisions Cardiovascular Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease) Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology National Board of Echocardiography", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Daud AA\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0330352", "full_name": "Stavros G. Drakos, MD, PhD, FACC", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0330352", "division_ids": [ "cardiovascular-medicine" ], "title": "Professor", "bio": "Dr. Stavros George Drakos is a Professor of Medicine and the Co-Director of the Cardiovascular, Renal, and Metabolism Center (CRMC) at the University of Utah Health & School of Medicine. He is also the Co-Director of the Heart Failure & Transplant Section and the Medical Director of our institution's historic Mechanical Circulatory Support Program. Dr. Drakos holds the H.A. & Edna Benning Presidential Endowed Chair and has published clinical studies in heart failure together with original scientific work generated in the laboratory which led to the establishment of the award-winning Utah Cardiac Recovery Program (UCAR). He served as the chairperson of the Clinical Integrative Cardiovascular and Hematological Sciences (CCHS) at the NIH and is a visiting professor in academic medical centers nationally and internationally. Dr. Drakos has mentored over the years several individuals who are now independent faculty in academic medical centers in the US and overseas. CLINICAL INFO Dr. Drakos is one of 27 cardiologists across the country being recognized by Forbes as an exemplary physician in the field of Cardiology (for more info click here ). Earlier in his career he completed advanced heart failure and transplant training at the U of Utah (2001-2003) and after returning to the U of Athens in Greece he played a pivotal role in starting the first Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) program in the country (2003-2008) in collaboration with Sir Magdi Yacoub's team, Harefield/Imperial College London. Six years later (2008) he was recruited back at the U of Utah and since then he has been on faculty at the Division of Cardiology. What kind of patients Dr. Drakos sees? Dr. Drakos’ clinical specialties include Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathies, Heart Transplantation and Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS/VAD). He is licensed to practice medicine in the US and the EU. He currently receives patient referrals and consultations from several states. To schedule an appointment please call 801-585-5122. For 12 years in a row, University of Utah Health has been ranked in the top 10 for Health Care Quality among major university hospitals in the US: https://healthcare.utah.edu/quality/ ACADEMIC INFO Dr. Drakos’ research interests are focused on cardiac recovery in the chronic heart failure (HF) setting and the acute setting (i. e. acute HF/cardiogenic shock). Dr Drakos' team is utilizing clinical and biological information derived from studies in humans and small or large animal HF models to understand and enhance myocardial recovery. Dr. Drakos' NIH-funded team is housed at the Nora Eccles Harrison Cardiovascular Research and Training Institute-CVRTI ( Drakos Lab website ). Original work generated by Dr. Drakos' team in the clinical arena and in his lab led to the establishment of the award-winning multidisciplinary Utah Cardiac Recovery Program-UCAR . To further advance the field of cardiac recovery Dr. Drakos is co-directing the annual international Utah Cardiac Rec…", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor Academic Divisions Cardiovascular Medicine Board Certification Board Certified in Cardiology (European Union and European Commission Board Certification) European Society of Cardiology (Heart Failure Certification)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Drakos SG\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6056997", "full_name": "Marc C. Engels, MD, PhD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6056997", "division_ids": [ "cardiovascular-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Marc Engels, M.D., Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor at the University of Utah School of Medicine. He is a cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist, specializing in the care of patients with heart rhythm disorders. He completed medical school as well as a Ph.D. at Leiden University in the Netherlands, followed by internal medicine residency at Emory University, cardiology fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital and cardiac electrophysiology fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital. His clinical interests include ablation of complex cardiac arrhythmias such as ventricular tachycardia, atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter, and supraventricular tachycardia, as well as device therapy including pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization therapy, ICDs, and conduction system pacing as well as leadless pacemakers, device extraction and Watchman devices. His research has focused on the fundamental mechanisms underlying heart rhythm disorders as well as cellular and molecular based arrhythmia therapies including shockless defibrillation. Dr. Engels is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease and cardiac electrophysiology.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Cardiovascular Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Engels MC\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0887077", "full_name": "James C. Fang, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0887077", "division_ids": [ "cardiovascular-medicine" ], "title": "Professor", "bio": "James Chen-tson Fang, M.D., is the Chief of Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Utah School of Medicine and Director of the Cardiovascular Service Line at University of Utah Health Care. He holds the John and June B. Hartman Presidential Endowed Chair and is Professor of Medicine at the University of Utah School of Medicine. Dr. Fang graduated from Duke University with a major in Mathematics and minor in Chemistry (1984) and received his medical degree from the Duke University School of Medicine (1988). He completed his internship and residency at the Johns Hopkins Hospital (1991) and was selected as an Assistant Chief of Service (Chief Resident) for the Johns Hopkins Hospital (1993). He completed his cardiovascular (1996) and heart failure/transplant fellowships (1997) at Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School. His first faculty appointment was at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School in 1997, where he remained until 2006. He served as Associate Professor of Medicine, Medical Director of the Heart Transplant Program as well as Program Director of the Cardiovascular Fellowship Training Program during his tenure in Boston. In 2006, he was recruited to University Hospitals/Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland as Clinical Chief of Cardiovascular Medicine/Associate Chief for Clinical Affairs, Medical Director of the Heart Failure, Transplant, and Circulatory Assist Program and Chief Medical Officer for the Harrington Heart and Vascular Institute. While in Cleveland, he also held the Spitz Master Clinician Chair at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, where he was a Professor of Medicine. In 2013, he assumed the role of Chief of Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Utah and Executive Director of the UU Health’s Cardiovascular Service Line. Dr. Fang’s role at the University of Utah includes leading efforts to ensure the institution is recognized as a premier clinical, educational, and research institution for cardiovascular disease. He continues to develop highly skilled multidisciplinary teams that provide comprehensive, personalized and cost-effective care, and oversees the research, education and clinical care programs of the Cardiovascular Division. Dr. Fang is a highly regarded clinician, teacher, mentor and researcher. He is the author of more than 175 original articles, editorials, and book chapters and has lectured nationally and internationally. He has been part of a number of important cardiovascular research groups and collaborations and has special interest in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, advanced heart failure, coronary artery vasculopathy of the transplanted heart, and the cardiorenal syndrome. He has led several position statements for the Heart Failure Society of America as well as the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation. He currently serves on the ACC/AHA Heart Failure Guideline Committee and on the Board o…", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor Academic Divisions Cardiovascular Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Fang JC\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6030702", "full_name": "Kevin D. Felpel, DO, FACC", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6030702", "division_ids": [ "cardiovascular-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Kevin Felpel, DO, is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Utah, specializing in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology. A native of Pennsylvania, Dr. Felpel pursued his medical degree with honors at the Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine before completing his residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Connecticut. He then completed a Cardiology Fellowship at Jefferson’s Kimmel Medical College/Christiana Care Health Program, followed by advanced subspecialty training in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology at the University of Utah in 2021. Before his current faculty appointment, Dr. Felpel served as an Assistant Professor of Medicine in Cardiology at West Virginia University, where he held several leadership roles, including Director of Heart Failure Device Management. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Echocardiography, and Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology. His research interests focus on device-based management of heart failure, the integration of artificial intelligence into patient care, the refinement of systems-based approaches to cardiogenic shock, and the improvement of outcomes in heart transplantation. Clinically, Dr. Felpel is committed to ensuring that patients with advanced cardiovascular conditions are not only treated comprehensively but also educated and empowered to live fulfilling lives despite chronic illness. As a clinician-educator, he is deeply invested in training the next generation of physicians, with a focus on advancing both excellence and compassion in the care of patients with cardiovascular disease.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Cardiovascular Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease) Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology National Board of Echocardiography", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Felpel KD\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6045176", "full_name": "Roberta Florido, MD, MHS", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6045176", "division_ids": [ "cardiovascular-medicine" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Florido completed medical training at the Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, graduating cum laude. She received training in Internal Medicine at Boston University, where she was also selected to serve as a chief medical resident. She subsequently completed fellowships in cardiology and advanced heart failure at Johns Hopkins and a Master’s in Health Sciences at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, receiving numerous awards. She joined the faculty at Johns Hopkins in August of 2018, where she created and directed the cardio oncology program. In 2023 Dr. Florido joined the Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant group at the University of Utah as an Associated Professor and the Director of Cardio-Oncology. In 2025 she was selected as program director of the Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Fellowship. Dr. Florido has led several studies assessing the impact of lifestyle related factors such as physical activity and adiposity on reducing the risk of heart failure, both in the general population and in particular within high-risk subgroups. Additionally, she has examined the role of novel biomarkers of subclinical myocardial injury and fibrosis in the associations of physical activity and adiposity with incident heart failure. Within the field of cardio-oncology, she has examined the distribution of biomarkers of subclinical myocardial injury in cancer survivors as indicators of long-term heart failure risk. She has also studied the associations of cancer survivorship with cardiovascular disease events. Dr. Florido has clinical expertise in advanced heart failure, mechanical circulatory support, heart transplantation, and cardio-oncology. Her academic interests are in heart failure prevention and cardio oncology.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Cardiovascular Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Florido R\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0132309", "full_name": "Sarah Franklin, PhD", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u0132309", "division_ids": [ "cardiovascular-medicine" ], "title": "Associate Professor", "bio": "Sarah Franklin, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Utah with a research laboratory in the Nora Eccles Harrison Cardiovascular Research and Training Institute (CVRTI). She received her PhD from Brigham Young University and then received postdoctoral training at UCLA in the department of Anesthesiology. Dr Franklin is also an Assistant Director with the Rural & Underserved Utah Training Experience (RUUTE) in the School of Medicine. She oversees the RUUTE summer research experiences for undergraduate and medical students and teaches the Research & Innovation Course over the summer. Dr. Franklin is passionate about exposing young individuals to new career paths in medicine and science, creating meaningful educational opportunities for students, and mentoring them along their academic journey. She grew up on a cattle ranch in rural Utah and loves to extend educational opportunities to all corners of the state. Dr Franklin's research interests focus on understanding how the packaging of DNA around nucleosomes influences specific patterns of gene expression and how this packaging is modulated during disease to alter transcriptional activity. Specifically her research is aimed at understanding the mechanistic basis for how remodeling of chromatin induces the re-expression of fetal genes in the heart during the development of hypertrophy and failure. She has utilized a mouse model of pressure overload hypertrophy, a novel method for isolation and fractionation of cardiac nuclei and state-of-the-art mass spectrometry to characterize the protein constituents of chromatin from normal and diseased hearts. This work has allowed her to identify a number of novel chromatin binding proteins whose abundance is differentially regulated during heart failure progression. Her laboratory has now begun to evaluate the specific role of these proteins on chromatin structure and heart morphology and physiology using isolated cell and animal models.", "academic_information": "Departments Adjunct - Medicinal Chemistry , Primary - Internal Medicine Divisions: Cardiovascular Medicine", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Franklin S\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6036304", "full_name": "Thomas C. Hanff, MD, MSCE, MPH", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6036304", "division_ids": [ "cardiovascular-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Thomas Hanff is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Utah and the Salt Lake VA Medical Center. Dr. Hanff graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of California, Los Angeles with a major in Neuroscience and a minor in Public Policy (2008). He received his medical degree and Master of Public Health from the Johns Hopkins University Schools of Medicine and Public Health (2013). He then trained at the University of Pennsylvania where he completed internship and residency in Internal Medicine (2016) and fellowships in Cardiovascular Disease (2019) and Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology (2021). He also completed a Master of Science in Clinical Epidemiology while at the University of Pennsylvania (2020). He joined the faculty at the University of Utah, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine in 2021. Dr. Hanff specializes in the care of patients with advanced heart failure of all types, both in the hospital and in the outpatient setting. He has extensive expertise in the management of patients who require advanced heart failure therapies such as left ventricular assist devices, heart transplantation, or inotropic therapy. He also specializes in the care of patients with acute decompensated heart failure or cardiogenic shock and in the use of temporary mechanical circulatory support devices as a bridge to recovery or more definitive therapy. He strives to practice at the forefront of evidence-based medicine, with personalized therapeutic plans for every patient matched to their underlying illness and goals of care. Dr. Hanff’s research is motivated by two simple questions: 1) Which patients would benefit from various advanced heart failure therapies and 2) When is the optimal time to offer each therapy to a patient based on their individual characteristics? To answer these questions, Dr. Hanff has developed a research program that couples traditional outcomes research with personalized “omics” approaches, using advanced statistical modeling techniques, bioinformatics, and machine learning. He collaborates with several highly regarded researchers throughout the world and works closely with numerous landmark national and international cohorts. His work has been published in top medical journals including JAMA Cardiology, Circulation Heart Failure, Lancet Respiratory Medicine, the Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation, JACC: Basic to Translational Science, Hypertension, and Stroke. Dr. Hanff is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Medicine, and Echocardiography. He is involved with numerous professional societies including the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation, the American Heart Association, the Heart Failure Society of America, and the American College of Cardiology, for which he has served on the Clinical Data Standards Task Force.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Cardiovascular Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease) National Board of Echocardiography National Board of Medical Examiners", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Hanff TC\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6031384", "full_name": "Vincent H. Huang, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6031384", "division_ids": [ "cardiovascular-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "", "academic_information": "", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Huang VH\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6018626", "full_name": "Joshua A. Jacobs, PharmD, PhD", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u6018626", "division_ids": [ "cardiovascular-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine , Adjunct - Pharmacotherapy Divisions: Cardiovascular Medicine", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Jacobs JA\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6054562", "full_name": "Alan P. Jacobsen, MB, BCh, BAO", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6054562", "division_ids": [ "cardiovascular-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Alan Jacobsen MB. BCh. BAO. is an Assistant Professor at the University of Utah School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from the University of Galway, Ireland. He completed a combined Medical/Surgical internship at the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland and basic specialty training in General Internal Medicine at University Hospital Galway, Ireland. He moved to the United States to pursue further medical training joining the the Osler Internal Medicine Residency at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Maryland. He subsequently completed his Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship at The Johns Hopkins Hospital where he received dedicated training in Sports Cardiology and Echocardiography. Dr. Jacobsen is the director of the Sports Cardiology program at the University of Utah. He cares for a wide range of athletes including those participating in amateur competition, college sports and at the professional level. He oversees the cardiac preparticipation screening process for all University of Utah athletes and evaluates athletes presenting with cardiovascular symptoms or abnormal test results. He has experience in evaluating competitive athletes who have symptoms and provides a shared-decision making based management plan to those with with cardiovascular conditions. Dr. Jacobsen is part of the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy team at the University of Utah. He is a clinical trial site investigator for therapies directed towards helping patients with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. His clinical duties involve ensuring an accurate diagnosis of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy based on clinical assessment, appropriate imaging and genetic evaluation. This is performed in parallel with the initiation of appropriate medical therapy and referral for surgical evaluation when indicated. Aside from medicine Dr. Jacobsen enjoys hiking with his wife and daughter, checking out coffee options in SLC and joining the RMCC on their group bike rides.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Orthopaedics - Adjunct Assistant Professor Academic Divisions Cardiovascular Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Jacobsen AP\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6018394", "full_name": "Tara Jones, FACC, FSCAI, MD, PharmD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6018394", "division_ids": [ "cardiovascular-medicine" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Tara Jones, MD, PharmD is an Associate Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Utah School of Medicine and a member of the Interventional Cardiology faculty. Dr. Jones graduated from the South Dakota State University College of Pharmacy where she received her Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences in 2005 and her Doctorate of Pharmacy in 2007. She then graduated from the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine with her MD in 2012. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and her Cardiovascular Fellowship at the University of Washington. She subsequently came to the University of Utah to complete her Interventional Cardiology and Structural Heart Disease Fellowships. Dr. Jones specializes in both interventional cardiology and structural heart disease cases including Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Her clinical responsibilities include: invasive management of acute heart attacks evaluation and management of valvular heart disease coronary stent implantation/balloon angioplasty PFO/ASD closure She is also an active researcher, with her academic interests focused on cardiogenic shock, acute coronary syndromes, and structural heart disease. She has authored several articles in cardiovascular journals focusing on these interests. In her free time, she enjoys skiing, hiking, and running. She will be seeing patients as part of our Interventional and Structural Heart Disease program as well as general cardiology.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Cardiovascular Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Interventional Cardiology)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Jones T\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6067517", "full_name": "Judit Karacsonyi, MD, PhD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6067517", "division_ids": [ "cardiovascular-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Judit Karacsonyi is a distinguished Interventional Cardiologist and an Assistant Professor within the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, at the esteemed University of Utah School of Medicine. Hailing from Hungary, Dr. Karacsonyi proudly received her medical degree from the University of Szeged, where she also completed a compelling PhD thesis titled \"New Aspects in Percutaneous Coronary Intervention of Chronic Total Occlusions.\" Her rigorous training in both cardiology and interventional cardiology at the University of Szeged set the stage for her impressive career. She further enhanced her expertise through research fellowships in interventional cardiology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and at the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation. After serving as an attending cardiologist at the University of Szeged, Dr. Karacsonyi sought advanced training in the United States. She completed her Interventional Cardiology Fellowship from 2023 to 2024, followed by a prestigious Complex and High-Risk Coronary Intervention (CHIP/CTO) Fellowship from 2024 to 2025 at the renowned Columbia University Irving Medical Center in New York. A prolific contributor to the field, Dr. Karacsonyi has published numerous manuscripts and book chapters, primarily exploring the intricacies of complex coronary interventions, chronic total occlusions, intravascular imaging, and prevention of complications. Her valuable insights have enriched international registries, such as PROGRESS-CTO, and she has authored authoritative textbook chapters in interventional cardiology. Dr. Karacsonyi specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of coronary artery disease, showcasing her exceptional skills in complex percutaneous coronary interventions and chronic total occlusion revascularization. Her current research interests are both innovative and impactful, focusing on enhancing the technical success and safety of CTO PCI, optimizing the application of imaging and atherectomy technologies, and examining the clinical outcomes for patients undergoing high-risk coronary interventions. Beyond her remarkable professional commitments, Dr. Karacsonyi finds joy in the great outdoors, whether hiking or skiing, and delights in discovering new destinations during her travels. She treasures quality time spent with her family, creating cherished memories that enrich her life.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Cardiovascular Medicine Board Certification Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates Hungarian National Examination Board", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Karacsonyi J\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0221589", "full_name": "Lillian L. Khor, MBBCh, MRCP(UK), MSCI", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0221589", "division_ids": [ "cardiovascular-medicine" ], "title": "Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Lillian Khor received her medical degree (M.B.BCh., BAO) from the National University of Ireland in 1997 and her Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (UK) in 2000. She completed her Internal Medicine Internship and Residency, Cardiovascular Medicine Fellowship, and master’s in clinical Investigation at the University of Utah. During this time, she served as Chief Medical Resident of the Coronary Care Unit at LDS Hospital and Chief Fellow in Cardiovascular Medicine. She has been faculty at both the Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center and the University of Utah Health Hospital and Clinics since 2007. Her leadership roles include Medical Directorship of the Telemetry, Coronary Care Unit, and Cardiovascular Clinics at the VA Medical Center (2007-2010) and Medical Directorship of Preventive Cardiology and Cardiac Rehabilitation (2010-2023). Her clinical practice is at the VA Medical Center, where she is engaged in clinical trials, quality improvement, and educational projects with Point of Care Ultrasound. She has published on the gender and age-related differences in the prognostic value of a biomarker (C-reactive protein) and on the use of Point-of Care Ultrasound in the assessment of heart failure. She is passionate about community education and has volunteered her services as past President of the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Board of Directors (2010-2014), Co-Principal Investigator for a grant called “Heartwise 9-1-1” to increase awareness of heart attack symptoms in women, and regular TV and radio show interviews in English and Spanish. As a Master Clinician Observer for the School of Medicine, she emphasizes humanism and empathy to optimize diagnosis and rapport within the practice of medicine. Her clinical and research interests are in obesity-associated heart failure and non-invasive assessment of elevated intra-cardiac pressure. In her multiple roles as clinician, educator, administrator, researcher, and mentor she promotes and practices wellness through exercise, healthy gastronomy, and laughter.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor (Clinical) Radiology & Imaging Sciences - Adjunct Professor Academic Divisions Cardiovascular Medicine Board Certification AACVPR (Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional) American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease) Membership of the Royal College of Physicians National Board of Echocardiography (Adult Transthor Plus Transesophageal Echocardiography) Royal College of Physicians in Ireland", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Khor LL\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6069314", "full_name": "Veraprapas (Mark) Kittipibul, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6069314", "division_ids": [ "cardiovascular-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Veraprapas (Mark) Kittipibul is a heart failure cardiologist and Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Utah. He cares for patients with heart failure, particularly those who need advanced heart failure therapies such as heart transplantation, left ventricular assist devices (LVADs), and chronic inotropic support, as well as patients with cardiogenic shock requiring temporary mechanical circulatory support. He also has special interest and expertise in evaluating patients with unexplained dyspnea and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), including the use of invasive cardiopulmonary exercise testing (iCPET). His goal is to provide the best evidence-based care for every patient while helping them access new treatments and innovations through clinical trials. Dr. Kittipibul graduated as the valedictorian of his class from the Faculty of Medicine at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand (2014). He completed a one-year research fellowship in Advanced Heart Failure at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation (2015) and his Internal Medicine residency at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, where he earned the Research Scholar Award (2021). He then trained at Duke University, completing fellowships in Cardiovascular Disease (2025), Clinical Research at the Duke Clinical Research Institute (2025), and Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology (2026). He served as a co-chief fellow at the Duke Clinical Research Institute and received several honors, including the Excellence in Fellowship Award and the Scholar in Cardiology Award. He joined the faculty at the University of Utah in 2026. Dr. Kittipibul's research experience spans clinical trials, site-based research, physiologic studies, and observational analyses. He has authored more than 80 peer-reviewed publications in top medical journals including the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC), JACC: Heart Failure, Circulation: Heart Failure, the European Journal of Heart Failure, and the Journal of Cardiac Failure. His primary focus is improving the timely and accurate diagnosis of HFpEF using advanced non-invasive and invasive strategies, including stress echocardiography and iCPET. His work also aims to deepen understanding of this complex condition and expand what can be offered to these patients, both by designing clinical trials of novel therapies and by enrolling participants in these trials at the University of Utah.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Cardiovascular Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Kittipibul VM\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6045177", "full_name": "Klitos Konstantinidis, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6045177", "division_ids": [ "cardiovascular-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Cardiovascular Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Konstantinidis K\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6071560", "full_name": "Aaron Koshy, MD", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u6071560", "division_ids": [ "cardiovascular-medicine" ], "title": "Visiting Instructor", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine Divisions: Cardiovascular Medicine", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Koshy A\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6057636", "full_name": "H. Immo Lehmann, MD, PhD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6057636", "division_ids": [ "cardiovascular-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "H. Immo Lehmann, M.D., Ph.D., FACC, FHRS is a Cardiologist and Assistant Professor who specializes in heart rhythm disorders such as atrial fibrillation and flutter, supraventricular arrhythmias, and ventricular arrhythmias at the University of Utah. A native of Northern Germany, he completed his Internal Medicine Residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). He completed fellowships in Cardiovascular Medicine at the Massachusetts General Hospital / Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA where he was also a John S. LaDue Memorial Fellow. He subsequently completed a fellowship in Cardiovascular Electrophysiology at the University of Michigan. During his training he also gathered extensive research experience in electrophysiology, investigating innovative and cutting-edge therapeutic technologies for arrhythmia treatment at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Dr. Lehmann performs a broad range of procedures including catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation and flutter, ablation of supraventricular arrhythmias as well as ablation of ventricular tachycardias and premature ventricular contractions (PVCs). He performs cutting edge therapies such as alcohol ablation of arrhythmias. He is also well versed in the implantation of cardiac devices including pacemakers and defibrillators (traditional, leadless, and extravascular). He also performs left atrial appendage occlusion using the Watchman device. Above all, Dr. Lehmann is committed to providing outstanding and personalized comprehensive arrhythmia care. He strives to prioritize patient empowerment and engagement in care. A comprehensive list of Dr. Lehmann’s publications can be found at: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=lehmann+hi", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Cardiovascular Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates National Board of Medical Examiners", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Lehmann HI\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6067434", "full_name": "José Roberto Martínez-Parachini, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6067434", "division_ids": [ "cardiovascular-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. J. Roberto Martínez-Parachini is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Utah, specializing in Cardiac Electrophysiology. He is a board-certified Internal Medicine and Cardiology physician-scientist with expertise in both the clinical and research domains of cardiac implantable electronic devices and arrhythmia management. Dr. Martínez-Parachini earned his medical degree from Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara in Mexico and completed his residency and chief residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Oklahoma Medical Center. He then pursued a Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, followed by a fellowship in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. With over 30 peer-reviewed publications and numerous presentations at leading cardiovascular conferences, Dr. Martínez-Parachini has demonstrated a sustained commitment to advancing clinical research. His current clinical and research efforts focus on lead management—including lead extraction, lead-related complications, and device system optimization—with the goal of improving patient outcomes in cardiac device therapy. He also maintains broad interests in arrhythmia mechanisms, catheter ablation, and advanced cardiac imaging techniques. At the University of Utah, Dr. Martínez-Parachini is dedicated to advancing electrophysiology through innovative research, education, and patient-centered care. He actively mentors trainees and collaborates on clinical trials aimed at enhancing cardiovascular health. Dr. Martínez-Parachini is fluent in English and Spanish and is a strong advocate for culturally competent care and global health initiatives. He is a member of the Heart Rhythm Society and the American College of Cardiology. His work has been recognized with multiple awards, reflecting his excellence in clinical care, research, and education.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Cardiovascular Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology) National Board of Medical Examiners", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Martínez-Parachini JR\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6066452", "full_name": "Aditya Mehta, MBBS", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6066452", "division_ids": [ "cardiovascular-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "", "academic_information": "", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Mehta A\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0031405", "full_name": "J. Brent Muhlestein, MD", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u0031405", "division_ids": [ "cardiovascular-medicine" ], "title": "Professor", "bio": "A. 1993-2002 Medical Director of LDS Hospital Medical Records Committee. B. 1992-1997 Member LDS Hospital Medicine Quality Control Committee. C. 1994-2005 Director of IHC Salt Lake Valley Continuing Medical Education Committee, an ACCME accredited body. D. 1995-2005 Medical Director IHC PTCA Care Process Model Development and Implementation Team. E. 1995-1998 Member, Utah Medical Assistance Program, Drug Utilization Review Board F. 1995-2005 Medical Director IHC Heart Services, Clinical Data Management Group. G. 1996-present Member, Deseret Foundation, Research and Awards Committee H. 1996-2005 Member, LDS Hospital Radiation Safety Committee. I. 1997-2007 Co-Director of LDS Hospital Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. J. 1997-present Member, American Heart Association, Research and Awards Committee, Western Division K. 1998-1999 Member, LDS Hospital, House Staff Executive Committee L. 1999-2010 Director of Cardiology Research for Intermountain Health Care. M. 2010-present Co-Director of Cardiology Rsearch for Intermountain Health Care N. 2007-present Director of Interventional Cardiology Training Program at IMC O. 2009-2010 Chairman of Deseret Foundation Research and Scientific Awards Review Committee, IMC P 2012-Present Participation on the U of U PhD Committee for Senthil K. Nachimuthu, MD", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine Divisions: Cardiovascular Medicine", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Muhlestein JB\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0031456", "full_name": "Shannon Jay Odelberg, PhD", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u0031456", "division_ids": [ "cardiovascular-medicine" ], "title": "Research Associate Professor Emeritus", "bio": "Shannon Odelberg, PhD, is a research associate professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology, an investigator in the Molecular Medicine Program, and an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Neurobiology and Anatomy at the University of Utah School of Medicine. Dr. Odelberg’s laboratory focuses on the signaling pathways that drive tumor establishment, growth, and metastasis and the vascular leak that is associated with inflammatory diseases. Members of his lab and their collaborators have shown that activation of the small GTPase ARF6 plays a role in the signaling pathways that promote uveal and cutaneous melanoma growth and metastasis and vascular leak. By targeting ARF6 or other factors in these signaling pathways, tumor growth and metastasis can be reduced and the vasculature can be stabilized, thus suggesting a new approach for the treatment of cancer and inflammatory diseases. In the past, Dr. Odelberg studied the cellular and molecular basis of regeneration, focusing primarily on newt limb, spinal cord, and heart regeneration. These regenerative processes are dependent upon an extraordinary degree of cellular plasticity where differentiated cells revert to a progenitor state, proliferate, and then redifferentiate into fully functioning cells that compose the regenerated structure or tissue. Dr. Odelberg and his colleagues showed that the composition of the extracellular matrix changes dramatically during the regeneration process and that the transient regenerative extracellular matrix plays an instructive rather than passive role in the regenerative process. Dr. Odelberg completed his PhD in molecular genetics and pathology at the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond, Virginia. Following a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Utah, he joined the faculty of the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology.", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine Divisions: Cardiovascular Medicine", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Odelberg SJ\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6030018", "full_name": "Joseph Palatinus, MD, PhD", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u6030018", "division_ids": [ "cardiovascular-medicine" ], "title": "Research Assistant Professor", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine Divisions: Cardiovascular Medicine", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Palatinus J\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6066504", "full_name": "Ruben Porudominsky, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6066504", "division_ids": [ "cardiovascular-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Ruben Porudominsky, MD, is an Assistant Professor on the Clinical Track in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah. His clinical interests include the care of patients with cardiovascular disease in both outpatient and inpatient settings, including conditions such as myocardial infarction, atrial fibrillation, heart failure, and other cardiovascular disorders. He has specialized training in advanced cardiovascular imaging, including transthoracic echocardiography, transesophageal echocardiography, and nuclear cardiology with SPECT and PET imaging. He also has a focused interest in cardio-obstetrics, caring for patients with cardiovascular disease before, during, and after pregnancy. Dr. Porudominsky earned his medical degree from Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia in Lima, Peru. He completed his internal medicine residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, where he then served an additional year as Chief Resident of the Internal Medicine Residency Program. He subsequently completed a clinical fellowship in cardiovascular disease at Ochsner Health System in New Orleans, where he trained in general cardiology, advanced echocardiography, nuclear cardiac imaging, and cardio-obstetrics. He is also interested in medical education and is involved in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows. Dr. Porudominsky joined the faculty of the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Utah in 2026.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Radiology & Imaging Sciences - Adjunct Assistant Professor Academic Divisions Cardiovascular Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Porudominsky R\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6041602", "full_name": "Satvik Ramakrishna, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6041602", "division_ids": [ "cardiovascular-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Satvik Ramakrishna, M.D. is an Assistant Professor at the University of Utah School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at the University of California, San Francisco. He subsequently completed his Cardiovascular Disease and Advanced Echocardiography fellowships at the University of California, San Francisco, where he also served as Chief Fellow. Dr. Ramakrishna has a wide clinical practice in the care of heart disease, with particular interests in the management of complex valvular heart disease, structural echocardiography, and cardiovascular prevention. He is also interested in medical education and is involved in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows. Dr. Ramakrishna is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Diseases, and Echocardiography.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Radiology & Imaging Sciences - Adjunct Assistant Professor Academic Divisions Cardiovascular Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease) National Board of Echocardiography (Special Competence in Adult Echocardiography)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Ramakrishna S\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0724843", "full_name": "Ravi Ranjan, MD, PhD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0724843", "division_ids": [ "cardiovascular-medicine" ], "title": "Professor", "bio": "Ravi Ranjan, M.D., Ph.D., is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine. His clinical interests include the ablation of complex cardiac arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, and supraventricular tachycardia. He also has a strong interest in cardiac device–based therapies, including cardiac resynchronization therapy, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs), and pacemakers. Dr. Ranjan has been a faculty member at the University of Utah since 2010 and is a tenured Professor of Medicine and is the section chief of Cardiac Electrophysiology. He received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School, completed an internal medicine residency at Massachusetts General Hospital, and pursued both cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology fellowships at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He has built a large clinical cardiology and electrophysiology practice in Utah and leads a robust, extramurally funded research program ( https://cvrti.utah.edu/the-ranjan-laboratory/ ). His research focuses on tissue- and organ-scale physiology and pathophysiology in conditions such as atrial fibrillation, atypical left atrial flutter, ventricular tachycardia, and cardiac stereotactic radiotherapy. His group integrates cardiac computational modeling, machine learning, preclinical experimental models, cardiac magnetic resonance imaging, biochemical assays, electrophysiological mapping techniques, and human clinical data to study disease progression, develop treatment strategies, and advance understanding of cardiac physiology.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor Academic Divisions Cardiovascular Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Ranjan R\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6027964", "full_name": "Robin Mark Shaw, MD, PhD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6027964", "division_ids": [ "cardiovascular-medicine" ], "title": "Professor", "bio": "Dr. Robin Shaw is the Nora Eccles Harrison Presidential Endowed Chair and Professor of Medicine at the University of Utah School of Medicine. He is also Director of the Nora Eccles Harrison Cardiovascular Research and Training Institute. Dr. Shaw's clinical interests include advanced heart failure and cardiac arrhythmias. His research interests involve the cell biology of heart muscle cells, with a particular focus on the movement of cardiac ion channels and the mechanisms of heart failure progression. Dr. Shaw's research team has identified new cardiac proteins and are developing a novel gene therapy for treating advanced heart failure. Dr. Shaw earned his M.D. and Ph.D. degrees at Case Western Reserve University in 1997 and 1999. He completed Internal Medicine and Cardiology Fellowship training at the University of California, San Francisco. He remained at the University of California San Francisco as an Assistant and then tenured Associate Professor and Investigator at its Cardiovascular Research Institute. In 2013 he moved to Los Angeles as Professor of Medicine at UCLA and the Wasserman Foundation Endowed Chair in Cardiology at Cedars-Sinai Smidt Heart Institute. Dr. Shaw was recruited to the University of Utah in 2019 with a primary responsibility to serve as Director of the CVRTI.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor Academic Divisions Cardiovascular Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Shaw RM\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0137405", "full_name": "Richard S. Shelton, MD, MSci", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0137405", "division_ids": [ "cardiovascular-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "My interest in medicine began as a fascination with how body function can often be explained with well known laws of physics. Eventually, I began clinical training and practice while continuing research of stress and cardiovascular conditions. By the time I started to research electrophysiology and heart rhythms, I realized that I had found the apex of enjoyment in treating and studying human physiology and disease. I continue to enjoy treating cardiac arrhythmias and cardiovascular disease in my daily work. Currently, I do a full range of cardiac electrophysiology clinical practice at the Salt Lake City VA Health System, run the barostimulator implantation program for heart failure at the VA, and run the cardiac autonomic nervous system dysfunction clinic at the University of Utah. I have managed to become well acquainted with the treatment of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome and inappropriate sinus tachycardia patients. We have helped many with this multisystemic disease and hope to find more effective treatments for them in the future.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Cardiovascular Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Shelton RS\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0492658", "full_name": "Brigham R. Smith, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0492658", "division_ids": [ "cardiovascular-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Brigham Smith is an Interventional Cardiologist and Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine. He specializes in invasive hemodynamics and intracoronary diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures. Additionally, Dr. Smith serves as the Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. His clinical interests include the invasive management of acute heart attacks, evaluation and management of heart failure, assessment of valvular heart disease, and coronary stent implantation/balloon angioplasty (percutaneous coronary intervention - PCI). Dr. Smith focuses on using the radial artery approach for cardiac catheterization and performs complex coronary interventions, including chronic total occlusion (CTO) interventions, as well as utilizing intracoronary imaging techniques such as IVUS and OCT. Dr. Smith sees patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings at the University of Utah Hospital, Basin Clinic in Vernal, UT, Mountain West Health Clinic in Tooele, UT, and the VA Medical Center in Salt Lake City. He is board-certified in both General and Interventional Cardiology.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Cardiovascular Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Interventional Cardiology)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Smith BR\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0464211", "full_name": "Josef Stehlik, MD, MPH", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0464211", "division_ids": [ "cardiovascular-medicine" ], "title": "Professor", "bio": "Josef Stehlik, MD, MPH is Christi T. Smith Professor of Medicine at the University of Utah School of Medicine, Co-Chief of the Advanced Heart Failure section and Medical Director of the Heart Transplant Program at the University of Utah Health and the Salt Lake City VA Medical Center. Dr. Stehlik dedicates his time to clinical work, research and education. He has received extramural funding from the American Heart Association, Veterans Health Administration, NIH, PCORI, ISHLT, industry partners and others for research in the areas of advanced heart failure, heart transplantation and mechanical circulatory support. He has also held national PI roles in clinical trials in the transplantation field. His work has resulted in >350 peer-reviewed publications. From 2012 to 2022, he served as Director of the International Thoracic Organ Transplant Registry, and from 2025 to 2026 he served as President of the of the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT).", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor Academic Divisions Cardiovascular Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Stehlik J\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0402533", "full_name": "Anwar Tandar, MD, FACC, FRCPC", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0402533", "division_ids": [ "cardiovascular-medicine" ], "title": "Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Anwar Tandar, M.D., is a board-certified interventional cardiologist and Professor of Medicine in the Division of Cardiology at the University of Utah. He has been a faculty member at the University of Utah since 2011 and serves as Co-Director of both the Valve Clinic Program and the Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) Program. As an ABIM Board-certified physician, he is recognized for his commitment to upholding the highest standards of professionalism, medical knowledge, and patient care. Dr. Tandar provides care for patients at the University of Utah Hospital. He earned his medical degree from Sriwijaya University in Indonesia in 1994 and completed his Internal Medicine residency at the University of Massachusetts in Worcester in 2000. He subsequently completed fellowships in General Cardiology (2006) and Interventional Cardiology (2007) at the University of Utah. Before returning to the University of Utah, Dr. Tandar held a faculty appointment in Interventional Cardiology at SUNY Buffalo. He remains actively involved in clinical research focused on advancing innovative cardiovascular therapies while maintaining the highest level of patient-centered care.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Cardiovascular Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Interventional Cardiology)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Tandar A\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6012866", "full_name": "Eleni Tseliou, MD, PhD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6012866", "division_ids": [ "cardiovascular-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor", "bio": "Dr. Tseliou is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the tenure track appointed to the Division of Cardiology at the University of Utah (UU). Dr. Tseliou received her MD and PhD at University of Athens in Greece and completed her post doctoral fellowship at Cedars Sinai Medical Center and her Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular and Advanced Heart Failure and Transplantation training at the UU. Dr. Tseliou is NIH funded and interested in studying metabolism in heart failure and cardiovascular diseases. Dr. Tseliou’s clinical interests also include care of patients with severe congestive heart failure including the use of mechanical circulatory support devices and cardiac transplantation.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor Academic Divisions Cardiovascular Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates National Board of Echocardiography", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Tseliou E\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0054822", "full_name": "Eric C. Tuday, MD, MS, PhD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0054822", "division_ids": [ "cardiovascular-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Eric C. Tuday, M.D., Ph.D., is a cardiologist with clinical training in cardiac patient care as well as basic and translational science skills. He has a special interest in vascular and cardiac biology as it pertains to human aging and has appointments in the Division of Cardiology at the University of Utah as well as the George E. Wahlen Veterans Medical Center. Hometown: Roy, Utah Undergraduate/Graduate School: University of Utah Graduate School: Johns Hopkins University Medical School: Northwestern University Residency: Virginia Mason Medical Center Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University Clinical Expertise: General cardiology and echocardiography Research Interests: Cardiac and vascular molecular and cellular contributors to abnormal aging via active and passive mechanics and function. Misc: He enjoys kayaking/paddle boarding, hiking, and skiing.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Cardiovascular Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease) National Board of Echocardiography (Advanced Perioperative TEE)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Tuday EC\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6047314", "full_name": "Ethan Tumarkin, MD, PhD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6047314", "division_ids": [ "cardiovascular-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Ethan Tumarkin, M.D. Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor at the University of Utah School of Medicine. He completed medical school and internal medicine residency at the University of Toronto. He then completed fellowships in cardiovascular disease and advanced echocardiography at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. Prior to medical school he completed a Ph.D. at the University of Toronto in polymer material chemistry where he focused on the development of microfluidic systems for the study of biological and chemical phenomenon. Dr. Tumarkin has a clinical interest in heart disease, with particular interests in the study and management of complex valvular heart disease, critical care cardiology, mechanical support, advanced echocardiography, and sports cardiology. He currently serves as the team cardiologist for the national hockey league's Utah Mammoth. His research is focused in the area of imaging and hemodynamic medical device development. Dr. Tumarkin is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Diseases, cardiac CT, and Echocardiography.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Cardiovascular Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada National Board of Echocardiography (Adult Comprehensive Echocardiography) Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (Internal Medicine)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Tumarkin E\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6069786", "full_name": "Josue Villegas-Galaviz, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6069786", "division_ids": [ "cardiovascular-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "", "academic_information": "", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Villegas-Galaviz J\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0292990", "full_name": "Libo Wang, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0292990", "division_ids": [ "cardiovascular-medicine" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Libo Wang, M.D. has an appointment as Assistant Professor at University of Utah in the Department of Internal Medicine and Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, adjunct faculty at the University of Utah Department of Radiology. Dr. Wang earned his M.D. from Oregon Health & Science University in 2014, graduating with great honors. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Stanford University Medical Center in 2017. He then went on to complete his cardiology fellowship at the University of Utah in 2021. Dr Wang has a wide clinical practice in the care of heart disease, but has particular research interests include incorporating point of care ultrasound to better bedside cardiac care, management of heart failure, stabilizing chronic cardiovascular illness, and diagnostic workup of complex cardiac conditions. Dr Wang is an enthused physician educator and enjoys empowering medical students, residents, and fellows to become better clinicians; and has earned multiple clinical and teaching awards. Currently Dr Wang is a course instructor for the clinical methods curriculum course / doctoring course at the Medical School, passing on his passion for the bedside exam.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Radiology & Imaging Sciences - Adjunct Associate Professor Academic Divisions Cardiovascular Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease) Certification Board of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology National Board of Echocardiography", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Wang L\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0977525", "full_name": "Frederick G. Welt, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0977525", "division_ids": [ "cardiovascular-medicine" ], "title": "Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Frederick Welt, M.D. is Vice Chair, Clinical Affairs, Dept. of Medicine & Chief, Interventional Cardiology. He is a professor of medicine and a member of the Interventional Cardiology faculty. Dr. Welt most recently served as the Director of Interventional Cardiology at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, as well as Director of the Interventional Cardiovascular Experimental Laboratory. His clinical practice included outpatient clinical care and performing diagnostic catheterizations and coronary interventions. Dr. Welt specializes in interventional coronary and structural heart disease cases, including Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). His clinical responsibilities include the invasive management of acute heart attacks, assessment of valvular heart disease, coronary stent implantation/balloon angioplasty, and PFO/ASD closure. He is also an active clinical investigator, having been involved in the PARTNER trial of transcatheter aortic valve replacement devices, translational research of novel devices to treat structural heart disease, and protocols involving stem cell therapy for cardiac disease. Dr. Welt graduated from Yale University School of Medicine in 1992 and completed residency and fellowship at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. He also served as Chief Resident at the West Roxbury VA Hospital and completed a research fellowship at Harvard Medical School. In addition to practicing and teaching at BWH and Harvard, he has written numerous journal articles and served as a reviewer for publications.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Cardiovascular Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Interventional Cardiology)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Welt FG\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0114851", "full_name": "Kevin J. Whitehead, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0114851", "division_ids": [ "cardiovascular-medicine" ], "title": "Associate Professor", "bio": "Dr. Kevin Whitehead is an Associate Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Utah, and Adjunct Associate Professor of Pediatric Cardiology at Primary Children's Medical Center. He also is an Attending Physician at the George E. Wahlen Veterans Affairs Medical Center. He is co-director of the Utah Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program and is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Adult Congenital Heart Disease and Comprehensive Echocardiography. He cares for adults with congenital heart disease, heart disease in pregnancy, and other patients with cardiac complications of genetic diseases (such as muscular dystrophies). As an outgrowth of his interests in congenital and genetic cardiovascular diseases, Dr. Whitehead is also the Director of the Utah Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT) Center of Excellence, and in this role provides overall medical management and coordination of care to HHT patients seen at the University. Dr. Whitehead received his M.D. from the University of Alberta, and did an Internal Medicine residency at the University of Western Ontario. He completed Cardiology fellowship and a Cardiovascular Research fellowship at the University of Utah, where he was named a Pfizer Cardiovascular Research Fellow in 2000. He is a fellow of the American Heart Association, and a member of the American Society of Echocardiography and the North American Vascular Biology Organization.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor Pediatrics - Adjunct Associate Professor Academic Divisions Cardiovascular Medicine Cardiology Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Adult Congenital Heart Disease) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease) Fellow of Royal College of Physicians of Canada National Board of Echocardiography", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Whitehead KJ\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6050539", "full_name": "Tanya Wilcox, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6050539", "division_ids": [ "cardiovascular-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Tanya Wilcox completed her medical education at the University of California, Irvine following her undergraduate degree in evolutionary biology at Princeton. She continued her medical training with a residency and chief residency in internal medicine followed by a fellowship in cardiovascular diseases at New York University. Dr. Wilcox is a general cardiologist with clinical expertise in preventative cardiology, lipidology, disorders of metabolism, and echocardiography. Her academic interests include investigating the association between metabolic risk factors and cardiovascular disease and perioperative cardiovascular outcomes. She is also interested in medical education and is involved in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows. Dr. Wilcox is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular diseases and echocardiography. She is also a board certified lipid specialist.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Radiology & Imaging Sciences - Adjunct Assistant Professor Academic Divisions Cardiovascular Medicine Board Certification American Board of Clinical Lipidology American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease) National Board of Echocardiography", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Wilcox T\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0553358", "full_name": "Weiquan (Wendy) Zhu, PhD", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u0553358", "division_ids": [ "cardiovascular-medicine" ], "title": "Research Assistant Professor", "bio": "Dr. Zhu earned her PhD in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry from the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, where she investigated the mechanisms by which transplanted stem cells improve heart function following myocardial infarction. In 2007, she joined Dr. Dean Y. Li’s lab at the University of Utah for postdoctoral training, focusing on pathways that disrupt vascular stability—key contributors to both acute and chronic inflammatory conditions such as sepsis, influenza, arthritis, and various eye diseases. Dr. Zhu established her independent research program in 2015 within the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Utah. In 2024, she transitioned to the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. Her lab, the Zhu Lab, investigates the critical role of vascular dysfunction in the onset and progression of inflammatory diseases and aging, particularly within the central nervous system (CNS), including the retina. The primary goal of her research is to elucidate how vascular instability drives disease pathology and to identify potential therapeutic targets for conditions such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, multiple sclerosis, and Alzheimer's disease. Research Statement My research interests are on vascular stability and its relationship to disease. I have a broad background in molecular biology, biochemistry, and cell biology, as well as specific expertise in signaling cascades that are required for studying essential cellular responses in vascular biology and pathology. I conducted my postdoctoral training with Dr. Dean Y. Li at the University of Utah where I studied the function of the small GTPase ARF6 and the protective role of ARF6 inhibition in animal models of sepsis and arthritis. This work led to two first author publications: 1) the discovery that the interleukin receptor activates a MYD88-ARNO-ARF6 cascade to disrupt vascular stability and how these effects are central to inflammatory arthritis ( Nature , 2012) and 2) the first indication that Slit-Robo can serve as a target to blunt the cytokine storm associated with sepsis and influenza ( Sci. Transl. Med ., 2010). As an independent investigator, I have expanded my research into new arenas, such as the nexus between inflammation, infection, and immune-related diseases. My laboratory’s research focuses on examining whether ARF6 activation acts as a common convergence point to regulate multiple inflammatory and angiogenic pathways and determining whether blocking ARF6 activation promotes vascular stability and can be used as a novel strategy to treat sepsis, cytokine storm related syndromes, and vascular eye disease. Most recently, we discovered that ARF6 activation triggers inflammation-induced endothelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EndoMT) in the central nervous system (CNS), breaks down the blood-CNS-barrier (BCNSB), and contributes to the pathogenesis and progression of the neuroinflammatory disease multiple…", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences , Adjunct - Pathology , Primary - Internal Medicine Divisions: Cardiovascular Medicine", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Zhu WW\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0243020", "full_name": "Devaprabu Abraham, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0243020", "division_ids": [ "endocrinology" ], "title": "Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Dev Abraham completed his graduate and post graduate training in India and in England respectively. He joined the University of Utah internal medicine residency program in 1993 and then pursued endocrine fellowship training at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Following his fellowship training he returned to the University of Utah in 1998 and joined as endocrinology faculty in the Department of Medicine and the VAMC. He is currently appointed as Clinical Professor of Medicine and also serves as an adjunct Professor in departments of Surgery and Pathology. He is passionate about medical education and has been a devoted teacher. He is involved with medical student, resident and fellowship training in endocrinology locally and nationally. He has been awarded numerous local and international teaching awards. He was awarded the prestigious AACE Jack Baskin Endocrine teaching award in 2016. He is a dedicated clinician and is the Director of Thyroid and Parathyroid Tumor Program. He is an expert in performing ultrasound evaluation of thyroid and parathyroid tumors. He is certified by the ECNU / AIUM to perform head and neck ultrasonography. He has developed unique techniques for parathyroid and medullary thyroid cancer localization.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor (Clinical) Otolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery - Adjunct Professor Pathology - Adjunct Professor Academic Divisions Endocrinology Board Certification Royal College of Physicians of the UK", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Abraham D\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6008272", "full_name": "Owen Chan, PhD", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u6008272", "division_ids": [ "endocrinology" ], "title": "Associate Professor", "bio": "Research Statement Despite advances in insulin development and glucose monitoring technologies, hypoglycemia remains a serious complication of treating people with type 1 diabetes, especially in circumstances where they lose the ability to recognize when their blood glucoses levels are falling. Dr. Chan is renowned for his research in brain glucose sensing and the central mechanisms involved in the pathophysiology of hypoglycemia unawareness. His laboratory utilizes cutting-edge neuroscience techniques to study neural circuits involved in the regulation of peripheral glucose metabolism and to understand how brain metabolism is impacted by reoccurring exposure to hypoglycemia and in diabetes. His research shows that during hypoglycemia, when glucose supplies become limited, the brain adapts to using other types of fuel substrates besides glucose to meet its metabolic needs. This in turn, prevents the brain from detecting a fall in blood glucose levels, making the patients unaware of the fact that their blood glucose levels are declining. These discoveries have paved the way to developing novel treatment strategies to reduce or prevent hypoglycemia in patients with diabetes.", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine Divisions: Endocrinology", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Chan O\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0400414", "full_name": "Marie F. Couldwell, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0400414", "division_ids": [ "endocrinology" ], "title": "Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Couldwell received her medical degree from Laval University in Ste-Foy, Quebec, Canada. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Montreal, Canada and a fellowship in Endocrinology at UCLA in Los Angeles, California. She received additional training as an OB-GYN resident at UCLA. She returned to Montreal in 1989 as a fellow in Pediatric Endocrinology and a Research Fellow in Endocrinology. Dr. Couldwell is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes at the University of Utah School of Medicine. She is board certified in Internal Medicine and in the subspecialty of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism. Dr. Couldwell's research and clinical interests include diseases of the pituitary, neuroendocrinology and parent-child interactions in managing type 1 diabetes. Dr. Couldwell is an educator who teaches residents and medical students in pediatric medicine as well as providing continuing medical education lectures for pediatricians and family medicine providers.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Endocrinology Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Couldwell MF\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6012825", "full_name": "Karma P. Elliott, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6012825", "division_ids": [ "endocrinology" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Elliott was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology at the University of Pittsburgh where she also competed in collegiate tennis. She attended medical school as a Regent Scholar at the University of Nebraska College of Medicine. She then moved to Salt Lake City, Utah and completed Internal Medicine Residency and Endocrinology Fellowship training at the University of Utah. In her spare time, she enjoys four seasons of outdoor activities that only Utah can offer. Her clinical and research interests include transgender health, management of endocrine disorders in pregnancy, and management of immune-mediated checkpoint inhibitor related endocrinopathies.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Endocrinology Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism) National Board of Medical Examiners", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Elliott KP\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6012575", "full_name": "Katie L. Kaput, DO", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6012575", "division_ids": [ "endocrinology" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Kaput was born and raised in a rural community in southern Michigan. She earned a bachelor's degree in Biology from The University of Georgia and was employed at the Complex Carbohydrate Research Center in Athens, Georgia before attending medical school. She received her medical degree at Michigan State College of Osteopathic Medicine in East Lansing, Michigan and later completed her residency at National Jewish Health with Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver, Colorado. With a desire to continue to receive superb training and explore her personal hobbies in the mountain west, she then completed Endocrinology Fellowship Training at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah. Her career goal is to provide high quality, personalized, endocrine care with an emphasis on preventative health and management of chronic illnesses.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Endocrinology Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Kaput KL\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6030867", "full_name": "Lloyd D. Petty, DO, MPH", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6030867", "division_ids": [ "endocrinology" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "General Endocrinologist with a wide range of interests including diabetes, osteoporosis and thyroid disease.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Endocrinology Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Petty LD\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0977725", "full_name": "Deepika Reddy, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0977725", "division_ids": [ "endocrinology" ], "title": "Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Endocrinology Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Reddy D\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6043830", "full_name": "Josie J. Rossitto, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6043830", "division_ids": [ "endocrinology" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Endocrinology Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Rossitto JJ\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0492920", "full_name": "Juliana S. Simonetti, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0492920", "division_ids": [ "endocrinology" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Juliana Simonetti has joint appointments with both the departments of internal medicine and surgery and is co-directing the Comprehensive Weight Management Program at the University of Utah. Dr. Simonetti received her medical degree from the University of Utah School of Medicine in 2009 and completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical center and her fellowship in clinical nutrition and obesity at Boston University Medical Center. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She has been working in the field of bariatric medicine for the last 9 years and is a tremendous asset to the program in offering medical weight loss options to pre and post bariatric surgery patients as well as for any patient who would benefit from weight loss", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Surgery - Adjunct Assistant Professor Academic Divisions Endocrinology General Surgery Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Simonetti JS\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0951108", "full_name": "Vishnu Sundaresh, MD, MSCI", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0951108", "division_ids": [ "endocrinology" ], "title": "Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Endocrinology", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Sundaresh V\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6042407", "full_name": "Sneha Wagle, MBBS", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6042407", "division_ids": [ "endocrinology" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Endocrinology Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) National Board of Medical Examiners", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Wagle S\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0900207", "full_name": "Matthew P. Wahl, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0900207", "division_ids": [ "endocrinology" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Endocrinology Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Wahl MP\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6051664", "full_name": "Robert M. Weingold, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6051664", "division_ids": [ "endocrinology" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Endocrinology Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Weingold RM\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0981023", "full_name": "Corrine K. Welt, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0981023", "division_ids": [ "endocrinology" ], "title": "Professor", "bio": "Female reproductive disorders are devastating and their underlying etiologies may present additional medical problems within and beyond the reproductive years. My work has therefore focused on disorders of reproduction and their medical consequences. Polycystic ovary syndrome causes infertility because of its irregular menstrual cycles. It is also associated with risk for diabetes, high blood pressure, insulin resistance and high cholesterol. Hypothalamic amenorrhea, which can result from too much exercise or too little fat, causes infertility and bone loss. Women who go through menopause too early are at risk for bone loss and heart disease. My goal is to find markers and genetic risk factors that will help identify these problems early. If diagnosed early, the appropriate prevention and treatment measures can be put in place to alleviate infertility and avoid the associated medical consequences.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor Academic Divisions Endocrinology Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Welt CK\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0043464", "full_name": "Kristina Lisa Allen-Brady, PhD, MSPH, MPT", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u0043464", "division_ids": [ "epidemiology" ], "title": "Research Associate Professor", "bio": "Kristina Allen-Brady, PhD, MSPH, MPH, is a Research Assistant Professor at the University of Utah School of Medicine, Division of Genetic Epidemiology. As a genetic epidemiologist, her research interests include pelvic floor disorders, food allergies, autism, cancer, and development of new methods to analyze genetic data. Allen-Brady has always been interested in research and seeking to understand the underlying causes of chronic diseases. This curiosity has led her to publish her findings in a number of different journals. She reviews frequently for different journals as well as various grant funding agencies. Allen-Brady received her PhD, MSPH, and MPT degrees all from the University of Utah. She is currently a member of the American Society of Human Genetics, the International Society of Genetic Epidemiology, a licensed physical therapist in the state of Utah, and serves on the University of Utah Institutional Review Board (IRB).", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine Divisions: Public Health , Epidemiology", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Allen-Brady KL\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0030602", "full_name": "Kenneth M. Boucher, PhD", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u0030602", "division_ids": [ "epidemiology" ], "title": "Research Professor", "bio": "Dr. Kenneth Boucher is Co-Director of the Cancer Biostatistics Shared Resource at Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah. He is a Research Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine and Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine and the Department of Population Health Sciences. He has been at the University of Utah since 1990 and at the Huntsman Cancer Institute since 1996. He is a member of the Genomics, Epigenetics and Metabolism (GEM) Program at HCI. Dr. Boucher has numerous research interests in the fields of cancer biostatistics and mathematical modeling. These interests include clinical trials, analysis high throughput genomics, carcinogenesis modeling, and cancer epidemiology. Cancer Biostatistics Shared Resource webpage: https://uofuhealth.utah.edu/huntsman/shared-resources/cancer-biostatistics/", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine , Adjunct - Population Health Sciences Divisions: Epidemiology , Public Health", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Boucher KM\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6032384", "full_name": "Erin D. Bouldin, MPH, PhD", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u6032384", "division_ids": [ "epidemiology" ], "title": "Associate Professor", "bio": "Erin Bouldin, PhD, MPH is trained as an epidemiologist and health services researcher. In her research, she aims to identify factors that influence disability and function, intervene to reduce impairments and improve health and participation in an equitable way, and support family and professional caregivers. Her work focuses on the experiences and service needs of people living with disabilities, injuries, and cognitive impairment including Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and their caregivers. Dr. Bouldin is particularly interested in home- and community-based services and the experiences of Veterans and people living in rural areas. In addition to her role in the Department of Internal Medicine, she is an Investigator in the Health Services Research & Development (HSR&D) Informatics, Decision-Enhancement and Analytic Sciences (IDEAS) Center at the VA Health Care System in Salt Lake City.", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine , Adjunct - Population Health Sciences Divisions: Epidemiology", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Bouldin ED\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6020766", "full_name": "Benjamin J. Brintz, PhD", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u6020766", "division_ids": [ "epidemiology" ], "title": "Research Associate Professor", "bio": "Ben Brintz, PhD, is a Research Assistant Professor at the University of Utah School of Medicine, Division of Epidemiology. As a statistician, his research interests include developing decision-making tools using machine learning and surveillance models. As a member of the Study Design and Biostatistics center, he enjoys consulting on a broad range of clinical and epidemiological applications.", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine Divisions: Epidemiology", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Brintz BJ\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0609538", "full_name": "Zachary R. Burningham, MPH, PhD", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u0609538", "division_ids": [ "epidemiology" ], "title": "Research Associate Professor", "bio": "Dr. Burningham is an informatician with expertise in health informatics development and evaluation. His background includes public health, epidemiology, health services research, and database analytics. His passion lies in developing highly usable electronic health record (EHR)-enhancement tools that serve as a catalyst for change and result in the improvement of healthcare delivery and patient outcomes. He currently directs the Veteran Rural Health Resource Center (VRHRC) Data & Analytic Core (DAC), where his team aims to build and disseminate institutional knowledge in rural-specific data and analytic competencies while developing innovative data products designed to address rural Veteran health disparities and reduce barriers to care. He also co-directs the Empowering Learning, Innovation and experiences through Implementation of Health Informatics (ELIXIR) team where they develop, implement, and maintain a portfolio of health IT decision-support tools for the VA’s National Oncology Program (NOP).", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine Divisions: Epidemiology", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Burningham ZR\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6053487", "full_name": "Y. Ann Chen, PhD", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u6053487", "division_ids": [ "epidemiology" ], "title": "Professor", "bio": "Dr. Ann Chen’s research focuses on developing machine learning methods and computational tools for integrating multi-omics data, selecting biomarkers, and predicting clinical outcomes within a unified and interpretable framework. She has extensive expertise in statistical modeling for single-cell RNA-seq and ATA-seq, proteomics, metabolomics, gene expression, microRNA, genome-wide sequencing, and cancer immunology. Dr. Chen’s group has developed integrated multi-omics analytical frameworks to identify combination therapy strategies targeting the tumor-immune microenvironment using both bulk and single-cell data. Several tools developed for this purpose, including SinCHet, SinCHet-MS, DRepMel, and ISCVAM, have enabled the discovery of novel biomarkers, regulatory mechanisms, and therapeutic vulnerabilities across multiple cancer types. As a Co-Investigator on multiple NIH-funded grants, she has been a productive biostatistical collaborator across broad areas of cancer research, including genome-wide association studies, survival analyses, biomarker development, and clinical trial design. She brings more than 20 years of experience in statistical methodology, preclinical study design, clinical trial analyses, and multi-omics biomarker discovery. At Huntsman Cancer Institute, Dr. Chen serves as the Director of the Cancer Biostatistics (CB) Shared Resource, to lead the CB Shared Resource. In this role, Dr. Chen is committed to building a collaborative, innovative, and highly reliable shared resource that strengthens cancer research across the Center and empowers investigators to pursue transformative scientific and clinical advances. At the national and international levels, she contributes to the field through leadership roles in organizing and chairing sessions at bioinformatics and biostatistics conferences and by serving as a reviewer for NIH study sections, ensuring that biostatistics and bioinformatics is represented by strong scientific leadership and a sustained commitment to excellence. Cancer Biostatistics Shared Resource webpage", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine , Adjunct - Population Health Sciences Divisions: Epidemiology", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Chen YA\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0028631", "full_name": "David C. Classen, MD", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u0028631", "division_ids": [ "epidemiology" ], "title": "Research Professor", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine Divisions: Epidemiology", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Classen DC\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0425125", "full_name": "Gerald Cochran, MSW, PhD", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u0425125", "division_ids": [ "epidemiology" ], "title": "Professor", "bio": "Gerald (Jerry) Cochran is a Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Epidemiology at the University of Utah and serves as the Director of Research for the Program on Addiction Research, Clinical Care, Knowledge, and Advocacy within the Division of Epidemiology. He also has an adjunct appointment with the University of Utah Department of Psychiatry and is core faculty with the Informatics, Decision-Enhancement, and Analytic Sciences (IDEAS) Center of Innovation within the VA Salt Lake City Health Care System. Dr. Cochran’s area of expertise involves identifying and studying appropriate care for underserved populations in health care settings, with particular emphasis on individuals who use drugs and alcohol. He has extensive expertise in clinical- and system-level behavioral health services research. Dr. Cochran’s work has focused on development and testing of evidence-based practices for addressing opioid and other substance use in health care settings. Dr. Cochran’s work aims to improve substance use prevention and treatment services. Research Statement Dr. Cochran earned his Ph.D. from The University of Texas at Austin School of Social Work and completed postdoctoral training with the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Dr. Cochran’s research interests are centered on behavioral health services research. His area of expertise involves identifying and studying appropriate care for underserved populations in healthcare settings, with particular emphasis on individuals who misuse drugs and alcohol. Dr. Cochran’s work aims to improve substance abuse prevention and treatment services provided in health care settings.", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine , Adjunct - Population Health Sciences , Adjunct - Psychiatry Divisions: Adult Psychiatry , Epidemiology", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Cochran G\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0481424", "full_name": "Jeffrey P. Ferraro, PhD", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u0481424", "division_ids": [ "epidemiology" ], "title": "Research Assistant Professor", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine Divisions: Epidemiology", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Ferraro JP\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6021150", "full_name": "Nora F. Fino, PhD, MS", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u6021150", "division_ids": [ "epidemiology" ], "title": "Research Assistant Professor", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine Divisions: Epidemiology", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Fino NF\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6011391", "full_name": "Adam J. Gordon, MD, MPH, FACP, DFASAM", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6011391", "division_ids": [ "epidemiology" ], "title": "Professor", "bio": "My professional mission is to improve the access and quality of care of patients who have vulnerabilities, including those with substance use disorders (SUD) and opioid use disorder (OUD). I am a tenured Professor of Medicine and Psychiatry, at the University of Utah School of Medicine and the Section Chief of Addiction Medicine at the VA Salt Lake City Health Care System. I am a board-certified internal medicine and addiction medicine physician and I am a Fellow in the American College of Physicians (FACP) and a Distinguished Fellow in the American Society of Addiction Medicine (DFASAM). I founded and am the Director of the Program for Addiction Research, Clinical Care, Knowledge, and Advocacy (PARCKA) and I am the Director the Vulnerable Veteran Innovative Patient-Aligned-Care-Team (VIP) Initiative. I am the PI of the Greater Intermountain Node (UG1DA049444) of the NIH NIDA’s Clinical Trial Network. I am a Core Faculty of the VA Salt Lake City Informatics, Decision-Enhancement and Analytic Sciences (IDEAS) Center, a VA Health Services Research and Development (HSR&D) Center of Innovation (COIN). I am the Editor-in-Chief of Substance Use & Addiction Journal. I continue to practice one-half day a week in a SUD focused primary care clinic. My interest in alcohol, opioid, and substance use and use disorder research is longstanding: I have a 26-year history of conducting research on the quality, equity, and efficiency of health care for vulnerable populations, including those with SUD. My methodologic skills include health services, clinical trial, large database, and implementation science research. I have received efforts on over 100 federal peer reviewed grants from the NIH, VA, AHRQ, PCORI, SAMHSA, and foundations. I have authored over 400 peer reviewed articles (cited >13,500 times, H-Index = 62, first authored=11.4%; senior authored=25.1%; with mentee=43.3%) and hundreds of scholarly presentations and abstracts. As evidence of how my research has impacted clinical care and my profession, I was awarded one of VA HSR&D’s highest honors by receipt of the 2021 VA Health Services Research and Development (HSR&D) “Health System Impact Award” and received the 2022 David C. Lewis, MD Service to the Association for Multidisciplinary Education and Research in Substance Use and Addiction (AMERSA) Award for my lifetime contributions to the organization and nation. I have mentored undergraduate, graduate, MD, and PhD trainees, VA and K- Career Development Awardees, and junior through tenured faculty. I am the MPI of a large Center grant (1T90NS138010-01/1R90DA062893-01) to improve post graduate training in pain, addiction, and implementation science research. My post-doctoral mentees have received research Career Development Awards and have obtained large research awards. I am a named mentor on over a dozen current or prior VA, NIH K-, or institutional K-awards. I currently serve as a mentor of several current and prior VA HSR Career Development Awardees.…", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor Psychiatry - Adjunct Professor Academic Divisions Adult Psychiatry Epidemiology Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Preventive Medicine (Addiction Medicine) American Board of Addiction Medicine", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Gordon AJ\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0553599", "full_name": "Tom H. Greene, PhD", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u0553599", "division_ids": [ "epidemiology" ], "title": "Professor", "bio": "Dr. Tom Greene is a Professor of the Division of Biostatistics in the Department of Population Health Sciences, and a Professor in the Division of Epidemiology of the Department of Internal Medicine. He is also Director of the Population Health Research Foundation in the Utah Center for Clinical and Translational Science, and currently holds an H.A. and Edna Benning Endowed Chair. Dr. Greene received his PhD in Statistics from Cornell University in 1985, and worked as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Statistics at the University of Kentucky from 1985 to 1989. He then served as a statistician at Case Western University and the Cleveland Clinic Foundation from 1989 through 2006, where he was the lead statistician on a substantial number of multi-center clinical trials, primarily in the field of Nephrology. Dr. Greene was the acting head of the Cleveland Clinic’s Cancer Biostatistics Core for 2 years from 1991-1993. Dr. Greene moved to the University of Utah in 2006, where he founded the Study Design and Biostatistics Center and subsequently the Population Health Research Foundation. Dr. Greene serves as the lead statistician on many research projects in collaboration with clinical and translational investigators across the University of Utah and elsewhere, and carries out methodological research in the areas of clinical trial design, causal inference, and validation of surrogate endpoints. Dr. Greene is also a member of the Cancer Biostatistics Resource, and is involved in the design and analysis of a sequential, multiple assignment, randomized trial to promote smoking cessation. He is particularly interested in the problem of integrating information from multiple surrogate and clinical endpoints to evaluate treatment efficacy in randomized clinical trials.", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine , Primary - Population Health Sciences Divisions: Epidemiology , Public Health", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Greene TH\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6009519", "full_name": "Audrey L. Jones, PhD", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u6009519", "division_ids": [ "epidemiology" ], "title": "Research Associate Professor", "bio": "Audrey L. Jones, Ph.D., is a health services researcher with the VA’s Informatics, Decision-Enhancement and Analytic Sciences (IDEAS) Center of Innovation at the VA Salt Lake City Health Care System. A key focus of her research is to design and test integrated models of primary care to improve mental health care access, quality and outcomes for Veterans from vulnerable populations. Funded by a VA HSR&D career development award, Dr. Jones’s research is identifying optimal primary care service models for Veterans experiencing homelessness. For instance, her research found the VA’s homeless-tailored medical home model (called “H-PACT”) improves Veterans’ experience with health care, is associated with reductions in problematic patterns of emergency department use, and is more effective than traditional primary care approaches at linking homeless Veterans to timely treatment for depression. Nearly 60 VAs have implemented H-PACTs across the country. Dr. Jones’ current work is focused on identifying what ingredients of the H-PACT model work in order to help the VA scale best practices and improve mental health care delivery and outcomes for other vulnerable Veteran populations. Dr. Jones earned her Ph.D. in Health Policy and Management from the University of California-Los Angeles Fielding School of Public Health where her research focused on racial and ethnic disparities in mental health services. She completed post-doctoral training in health services research at the VA Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion (CHERP) at the VA Pittsburgh Health Care System, and an advanced fellowship in medical informatics at the VA Salt Lake City Health Care System. Her post-doctoral research illuminated disparities in healthcare experiences in the VA, including satisfaction with care, healthcare distrust, and perceptions of unfair treatment. She published one of the first national studies of perceptions of health care among homeless Veterans – a group traditionally excluded from population-based survey research. Currently, Dr. Jones is a Research Health Scientist with the IDEAS Center at the VA Salt Lake City Health Care System and Co-Director of Evaluation for the Vulnerable Veteran Innovative Patient Aligned Care Team (VIP) Initiative, a five-year clinical and research collaboration to improve health care delivery and outcomes for Veterans with clinical and social vulnerabilities. She is a Research Assistant Professor in the Division of Epidemiology at the University of Utah School of Medicine, and an Implementation Research Institute Fellow at Washington University in St Louis, Mo.", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine Divisions: Epidemiology", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Jones AL\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0577699", "full_name": "Makoto M. Jones, MD, MS", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u0577699", "division_ids": [ "epidemiology" ], "title": "Professor", "bio": "My clinical interests lie primarily in the diagnosis and treatment of nosocomial pathogens and evidence-based prescription of antimicrobials.", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine Divisions: Epidemiology", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Jones MM\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6002766", "full_name": "Jacob Kean, PhD, CCC-SLP", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u6002766", "division_ids": [ "epidemiology" ], "title": "Associate Professor", "bio": "Jacob Kean, PhD, is an Associate Professor in Health System Innovation and Research, Department of Population Health Sciences, University of Utah, and Research Scientist, Salt Lake City VA Health Care System. He completed his doctorate in 2008 and served subsequently and concurrent with his faculty appointments at Indiana University as an Indiana CTSI KL2 Faculty Scholar, a Visiting Scientist at the Boston University Rehabilitation Outcomes Center, a Visiting Scholar at the Center for Rehabilitation Research Using Large Datasets at the University of Texas Medical Branch, and a VA Career Development Awardee. Dr. Kean completed the NIH Training Institute for Dissemination and Implementation Research in Health (TIDIRH) and a post-doctoral Master’s degree in Measurement, Evaluation, Statistics and Assessment (MESA) at the University of Illinois – Chicago. Dr. Kean’s expertise lies at the nexus of these training areas: the creation and operation of research networks and the evaluation of network care practices using patient-centered outcomes. He is the Director of the Population Health Science – U Health Learning Health System, Principal Investigator of the Cerebral Palsy Research Network Data Coordinating Center, PI of the DoD-funded Optimizing Rehabilitation InterventiONs (ORION) for Cognition Following Complex Traumatic Brain Injury network, and Co-PI of the VA-funded Brain Injury Data Sharing Project, all of which are EHR-based learning health systems focused primarily on the care of persons with acquired neurological disorders.", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine Divisions: Epidemiology", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Kean J\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6023307", "full_name": "Lindsay T. Keegan, PhD", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u6023307", "division_ids": [ "epidemiology" ], "title": "Associate Professor", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine , Adjunct - Population Health Sciences Divisions: Epidemiology , Public Health", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Keegan LT\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6029515", "full_name": "Eamonn Kennedy, PhD", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u6029515", "division_ids": [ "epidemiology" ], "title": "Research Assistant Professor", "bio": "Dr. Kennedy's research interests include epidemiological investigation and evidence-based evaluations, particularly those targeting Veteran health and chronic complex comorbidity following traumatic brain injury. His work centers on the intersection of machine learning methods, biological insights, and clinically impactful research.", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine Divisions: Epidemiology", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Kennedy E\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0065266", "full_name": "Karim Khader, PhD, MStat, MS", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u0065266", "division_ids": [ "epidemiology" ], "title": "Research Associate Professor", "bio": "Karim Khader's research areas of interest are the advancing of statistical methodology and the use of mathematical models and computer simulations to understand the behavior of complex systems. These two general interests are complementary to one another; mathematical modeling and computer simulation represent a data-generating process which can be analyzed through the use of various statistical methodologies, while advances in statistical methodologies are needed to inform and parameterize computer simulations as the data-generating processes become increasingly complex. He has pursued these interests across multiple domains of study with a particular focus on transmission and infection due to antimicrobial resistant organisms in healthcare facilities, particularly with respect to understanding how to improve patient outcomes by reducing rates of healthcare-associated infections and gaining deeper insights into the key factors that result in infection.", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine , Adjunct - Population Health Sciences Divisions: Epidemiology", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Khader K\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6019320", "full_name": "Sara J. Knight, PhD", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u6019320", "division_ids": [ "epidemiology" ], "title": "Professor", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine Divisions: Epidemiology", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Knight SJ\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6017077", "full_name": "Catherine Li, PhD", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u6017077", "division_ids": [ "epidemiology" ], "title": "Research Assistant Professor", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine Divisions: Epidemiology", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Li C\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0125995", "full_name": "Morgan M. Millar, PhD", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u0125995", "division_ids": [ "epidemiology" ], "title": "Research Associate Professor", "bio": "Morgan M. Millar, PhD is an associate professor of Epidemiology, Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Utah. She is Director of the Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute's Survey Design and Measurement Core and Director of Evaluation and Quality Assessment for Utah Cancer Registry. She is also a member of the Huntsman Cancer Institute's Cancer Control and Population Sciences Program. She conducts research on survey methodology and cancer survivorship. She teaches Survey Methods in the Master of Science in Clinical Investigation program. Dr. Millar received an MA and PhD in sociology from Washington State University. She completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Social and Economic Sciences Research Center focusing on survey methodology. Research Statement My research interests include survey methodology, cancer surveillance, and cancer survivorship. As a survey methodologist, I conduct experimental research to identify methods of improving response and data quality for web and mixed-mode surveys. I am a team scientist who collaborates with investigators to ensure sound methodology in survey study design, questionnaire development and assessment, and survey recruitment and retention. I also conduct research to understand the experiences and unmet needs of cancer survivors.", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine Divisions: Epidemiology", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Millar MM\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0941142", "full_name": "April F. Mohanty, PhD, MPH", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u0941142", "division_ids": [ "epidemiology" ], "title": "Associate Professor", "bio": "April F. Mohanty is an epidemiologist and health services researcher with research interests in improving the quality and equity of cardiovascular healthcare. Her career goals are to reduce health disparities in cardiovascular disease prevention, management, and related outcomes.", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine Divisions: Epidemiology", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Mohanty AF\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0375385", "full_name": "Maureen A. Murtaugh, PhD", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u0375385", "division_ids": [ "epidemiology" ], "title": "Professor", "bio": "Maureen Murtaugh, PhD, RD, is a Professor of Internal Medicine, Division of Epidemiology in the School of Medicine at the University of Utah and an investigator of the Huntsman Cancer Institute. As an Nutrition Epidemiologist, her research interests include diet and dietary patterns as they influence chronic diseases, such as cancer. Dr. Murtaugh received her doctoral degree in Nutritional Sciences from The University of Connecticut and received training in epidemiology in the Division of Epidemiology the University of Minnesota. In the past, Dr. Murtaugh served as Director of the Dietetic Internship and Associate Professor at Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical Center · Rush University. This combination of clinical, and research experience is useful in her collaborations with clinicians regarding the relationship of diet to diseases including cancer, systemic sclerosis, kidney and heart disease, and obesity.", "academic_information": "Departments Adjunct - Population Health Sciences , Primary - Internal Medicine Divisions: Epidemiology", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Murtaugh MA\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0269835", "full_name": "Senthil K. Nachimuthu, MD, PhD, FAMIA", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u0269835", "division_ids": [ "epidemiology" ], "title": "Research Assistant Professor", "bio": "Senthil Nachimuthu is a Research Assistant Professor of Epidemiology and an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Biomedical Informatics at the School of Medicine. His research involves creating and validating machine learning methods in healthcare, and applying them to infectious disease epidemiology and other clinical areas. Before his academic role, he worked for more than 15 years in the industry in research and leadership roles in data standardization, interoperability, multimodal artificial intelligence, and open data. During his industry career, Dr. Nachimuthu advised a US Congressional Committee to improve interoperability of medical records between the VA and DoD, and he served an elected US representative on the SNOMED Technical Committee. Senthil likes to leverage his academic and industry experience to ensure that his research will be implementable at the bedside and the implementations will be supported by scientific evidence. Senthil's research at the Salt Lake City VA Medical Center and the University of Utah School of Medicine involves multimodal and responsible machine learning, and infectious disease epidemiology. His teaching interests include biomedical terminologies, interoperability standards, and clinical decision support. Senthil received his medical degree from Stanley Medical College, Chennai, India and his PhD in Biomedical Informatics from the University of Utah School of Medicine. He has been inducted as a Fellow of the American Medical Informatics Association.", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine , Adjunct - Biomedical Informatics Divisions: Epidemiology", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Nachimuthu SK\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6039164", "full_name": "Diana E. Naranjo, PhD, MPH", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u6039164", "division_ids": [ "epidemiology" ], "title": "Research Assistant Professor", "bio": "Diana E. Naranjo, PhD, MPH Dr. Diana Naranjo is a Research Assistant Professor in the Division of Epidemiology at the Department of Internal Medicine within the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine, University of Utah, and a junior Investigator at the VA Salt Lake City Health Care System, Informatics, Decision- Enhancement and Analytic Sciences (IDEAS) Center of Innovation (COIN). She has been at the University of Utah and the VA Salt Lake City since September 2021. Dr. Naranjo is a health services researcher experienced in both qualitative and quantitative methods, and the application of Diffusion and Innovation Science theories and frameworks in conjunction with Systems Science. She uses mixed methodology in her scientific investigations and evaluations as a tool to understand drivers of change in health care systems, specifically decision-making as it pertains to adopting and disseminating innovations that improve care and reduce health disparities.", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine Divisions: Epidemiology", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Naranjo DE\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0078916", "full_name": "Deborah Wood Neklason, PhD", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u0078916", "division_ids": [ "epidemiology" ], "title": "Research Professor", "bio": "Deborah Neklason, PhD, is a member of Huntsman Cancer Institute's gastrointestinal cancer research team and research associate professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Utah School of Medicine. She is also a member of the Cancer Control and Population Sciences Program and the Program Director of Utah Genome Project. Neklason's work focuses characterizing the clinical phenotype and the genetic and environmental risk factors underlying familial cancers with a focus on gastrointestinal cancers. This work has led to multiple successful clinical studies targeting the prevention of cancer in these high risk families. Currently efforts are directed at preventing cancer in individuals with Lynch syndrome and familial adenomatous polyposis. She also uses data managed by the Utah Population Database (state-wide genealogy overlaid with statewide cancer records, electronic medical records, and environmental exposures) and Utah Cancer Registry to define genetic and environmental exposures underlying the rise in small intestinal carcinoid (neuroendocrine) cancer incidence. She leads lead the Hereditary Gastrointestinal Cancer Registry at Huntsman Cancer Institute which is a longitudinal research registry of over 4000 research participants dating back 20 years. Many productive collaborations have come from this research registry. Prior to joining Huntsman Cancer Institute, Neklason was manager for biochemical assay products at Echelon Biosciences in Salt Lake City. She received her PhD in human genetics from the University of Utah in 1999. Research Statement I am a genetic epidemiologist with a focus on the familial risk and molecular genetics underlying cancer. My primary objective is to translate knowledge to improved clinical care. Over the past 20 years, my research focus has been to characterize the clinical phenotype and the genetic and environmental risk factors underlying hereditary cancer syndromes with an emphasis on gastrointestinal cancers. Over this period, I have made a large impact on how familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) is managed and treated. I hope to do this with Lynch syndrome and small intestinal neuroendocrine tumors (SINET). My work has resulted in preventing cancer in 100’s of mutation positive individuals (Lynch syndrome and FAP) through genetic diagnosis and screening recommendations. We maintain longitudinal research relationships with these high-risk cancer families (~3000 participants) through the Hereditary Gastrointestinal Cancer Registry at Huntsman Cancer Institute of which I serve as Principal Investigator. I am also the Program Director of the Utah Genome Project at University of Utah. This is an aggressive institutional initiative to bring University of Utah clinicians and researchers together to understand genetics of human health across all medical disciplines and use this knowledge to transform healthcare. Through this, I have helped develop of a network of resources and collaborations (hum…", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine Divisions: Epidemiology", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Neklason DW\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0154844", "full_name": "Richard E. Nelson, PhD", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u0154844", "division_ids": [ "epidemiology" ], "title": "Professor", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine , Adjunct - Pediatrics , Adjunct - Population Health Sciences Divisions: Epidemiology", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Nelson RE\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6015282", "full_name": "Shardool Patel, PharmD", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u6015282", "division_ids": [ "epidemiology" ], "title": "Research Assistant Professor", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine Divisions: Epidemiology", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Patel S\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0817555", "full_name": "Angela Presson, PhD, MS", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u0817555", "division_ids": [ "epidemiology" ], "title": "Research Professor", "bio": "Dr. Angela Presson is a Research Associate Professor in the Division of Epidemiology in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Utah. She also holds adjunct appointments in the Department of Pediatrics (Pediatric Critical Care), Department of Orthopaedics and Department of Population Health Sciences (Biostatistics); and an adjunct appointment in the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)’s Department of Biostatistics. Prior to starting at the University of Utah, she was a full-time Adjunct Assistant Professor in Biostatistics and Pediatrics at UCLA (2007-2010). She has a PhD from the UCLA Department of Statistics and a BS in Biological Sciences from Cornell University. Research Statement My research career began at UCLA in the area of statistical genetics, where both my dissertation research and early career research focused on this topic. More recently, I have collaborated with faculty in Orthopaedics and Surgery, where there is interest in studying patient outcomes both in terms of comparative effectiveness of treatments and patient satisfaction with care. The following research topics are summarized below with selected publications. Statistical Genetics – Early in my research career I developed MicroMerge software (Presson et al. 2006, 2008) and identified genetic predictors of chronic fatigue syndrome using weighted network analysis WNA (Presson et al. 2008). MicroMerge is freely available software that implements a Bayesian Markov Chain Monte Carlo method to merge microsatellite marker data sets generated on different genotyping platforms ( http://www.genetics.ucla.edu/software/micromerge ). I have also developed methodology for identifying integration site patterns of gene therapy vectors to evaluate their safety (Presson et al. 2011). At the University of Utah, I have collaborated with clinical scientists to apply WNA methods to the discovery of phenotypes in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (Brown et al. 2017). Presson AP , Sobel E, Lange K, Papp JC (2006). Merging microsatellite data. J Comput Biol , 13(6), 1131-47. Presson AP , Sobel EM, Pajukanta P, Plaisier C, Weeks DE, Aberg K, Papp JC (2008). Merging microsatellite data: enhanced methodology and software to combine genotype data for linkage and association analysis. BMC Bioinformatics , 9, 317. Presson AP , Sobel EM, Papp JC, Suarez CJ, Whistler T, Rajeevan MS, Vernon SD, Horvath S. Integrated weighted gene co-expression network analysis with an application to chronic fatigue syndrome. BMC Syst Biol . 2008 Nov 6;2:95. PMCID: PMC2625353 Presson AP , Kim N, Xiaofei Y, Chen IS, Kim S. Methodology and software to detect viral integration site hot-spots. BMC Bioinformatics. 2011 Sep 14;12:367. doi: 10.1186/1471-2105-12-367. PMCID: PMC3203353 Brown SM, Wilson EL, Presson AP , Dinglas VD, Greene T, Hopkins RO, Needham DM; with the National Institutes of Health NHLBI ARDS Network. Understanding patient outcomes after acute respiratory distress syndrome: identifyin…", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine , Adjunct - Pediatrics , Adjunct - Population Health Sciences , Adjunct - Orthopaedics Divisions: Public Health , Critical Care , Epidemiology", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Presson A\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6016233", "full_name": "Mary Jo Pugh, PhD, RN", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u6016233", "division_ids": [ "epidemiology" ], "title": "Professor", "bio": "Mary Jo Pugh Ph.D., R.N., is a retired Air Force nurse and Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Epidemiology at the University of Utah School of Medicine. She is an investigator at the Informatics, Decision-Enhancement and Analytic Sciences Center of Innovation (IDEAS COIN) and the VA Salt Lake City where she leads the COIN focus area that aims to identify and mitigate health risks in Veterans across periods of vulnerability. Integrating her training as a Veteran, a nurse and a developmental psychologist, she has developed an epidemiological research program to examine the long-term sequelae and outcomes of military exposures. Early in her career she focused on outcomes associated with suboptimal quality of care in older Veterans. Over the past decade she has targeted her work using VA data to identify phenotypes in populations with complex comorbidity such as those with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and complex multi-symptom illness in Gulf War era Veterans. Dr. Pugh’s current work related to TBI includes longitudinal observational and prospective studies to identify the emergence of distinct neurodegenerative conditions such as cognitive impairment and epilepsy, and clusters of multimorbidity that may have similar or networked biological underpinnings. Her longitudinal observational studies of approximately 2.6 million Veterans currently link Department of Defense (DoD) combat theatre and health system data with VA health system data, and will further link with DoD serum repository data. These studies aim to understand which individuals are at highest risk of neurodegeneration, mental health conditions, and deficits in functional outcomes after mild TBI. They also investigate the possibility of using personalized medicine to address treatment choices. The next steps of this line of inquiry will use deep learning models to identify optimal treatment pathways for specific phenotypes to inform treatment guidelines for mild TBI in the context of multimorbidity. Dr. Pugh is the author or co-author of over two hundred seventy five peer reviewed publications and book chapters, and numerous presentations at national and international scientific meetings. Her work is funded by VA Health Services Research and Development in addition to VA Rehabilitation Research and Development, the Department of Defense, and the National Institutes of Health. She regularly serves as a reviewer for national funding agencies including the National Institutes of Health, Department of Defense and VA, where she serves as chair for the HSR&D career development award panel. She also serves as a peer reviewer for scientific publications submitted to prominent scientific journals, including the Journal of the American Medical Association, Neurology, Medical Care, Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation, Journal of Neurotrauma, Brain Injury, Epilepsia, Epilepsy and Behavior and many others. Dr. Pugh received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Nursing from the College of Saint S…", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine , Adjunct - Population Health Sciences Divisions: Epidemiology", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Pugh MJ\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6064460", "full_name": "Xi Qiao, PhD", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u6064460", "division_ids": [ "epidemiology" ], "title": "Research Assistant Professor", "bio": "I am a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Population Health Sciences at the University of Utah and an Investigator in the Cancer Biostatistics Shared Resource at the Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI). Before joining the University of Utah and HCI, I completed my postdoctoral training at Case Western Reserve University under the mentorship of Dr. Liangliang Zhang. I received my Ph.D. in Statistics from Western Michigan University in 2023, my M.S. in Statistics from West Virginia University in 2019, and my B.A. in Economic Journalism from Shanghai University of Finance and Economics. Research Statement My research focuses on developing innovative statistical methods for high-dimensional biomedical data while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to address important questions in cancer research. My methodological interests include causal mediation analysis for high-dimensional omics data and Bayesian dynamic borrowing methods for incorporating historical control information into clinical trials. I apply these methods to microbiome, epigenetic, and spatial transcriptomics studies, with the overarching goal of advancing cancer prevention, improving therapeutic strategies, and supporting precision oncology.", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine Divisions: Epidemiology", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Qiao X\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0100398", "full_name": "Michael A. Rubin, MD, PhD, MS", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u0100398", "division_ids": [ "epidemiology" ], "title": "Professor", "bio": "Dr. Rubin has clinical expertise in infectious diseases and hospital epidemiology, with a specific focus on preventable infections acquired from interactions with the health care setting. In particular, he is interested in infections caused by organisms resistant to multiple antibiotics (or, \"multidrug-resistant organisms\"), such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Clostridium difficile . Although he specializes in the treatment of these types of infections, he also provides expertise in preventing these infections through the promotion of various infection control measures, such as strict adherence to handwashing, early removal of invasive devices, consistent use of contact isolation practices, and appropriate use of antibiotics.", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine Divisions: Epidemiology", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Rubin MA\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0102331", "full_name": "Matthew H. Samore, MD", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u0102331", "division_ids": [ "epidemiology" ], "title": "Professor", "bio": "Matthew Samore, MD is the Principal Investigator of both the Salt Lake VA Informatics Decision Enhancement and Surveillance (IDEAS) Center and the VA Consortium for Healthcare Informatics Research. He is a Professor of Medicine, Adjunct Professor of Biomedical Informatics, and Division Chief of Epidemiology at the University of Utah. Dr. Samore attended the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine then completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Washington University in St. Louis. Afterwards, he completed his fellowship at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Beth Israel Hospital in Infectious Diseases. Dr. Samore was a member of the faculty of Harvard Medical School for 8 years, where his expertise encompassed epidemiologic methods, electronic surveillance, and decision-support systems. As the Division Chief, Dr. Samore has spearheaded program building efforts in health services research and informatics at the VA Salt Lake City Health Care System and University of Utah. He has broad-based experience in leading multi-disciplinary research programs. He has received funding from FDA, AHRQ, CDC, and VA.", "academic_information": "Departments Adjunct - Biomedical Informatics , Primary - Internal Medicine , Adjunct - Population Health Sciences Divisions: Epidemiology , Public Health", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Samore MH\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0431211", "full_name": "Brian C. Sauer, PhD, MS", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u0431211", "division_ids": [ "epidemiology" ], "title": "Associate Professor", "bio": "Brian Sauer's research interests include pharmacoepidemiology, comparative effectiveness research, medical informatics, and causal inference. His goals are to develop new knowledge and methods that improve the research process and realize them in applied research. His work is accomplishing this by improving the theoretical understanding of research and causal inference. He is also developing methods to improve the transparency and reproducibility of his database research. He has received funding from the Veterans Health Administration and the Observational Medical Outcomes Partnership (OMOP) to develop Transparent ReUsable database and Statistical Tools (TRUST), which are analytic modules that execute specific data transformation and analytic tasks. Modules are compiled to develop workflows that can be automated, shared and reused by other investigators. Brian Sauer aims to establish a social network of epidemiologists, biostatisticians and health services research for the purpose of collaborating and sharing research materials such as program code and analytic modules. I serve on multiple working groups to develop guidelines for database management and observational comparative effectiveness research. I have used my role as one of the COIN center analytic core leads to develop and implement templates and standard operating procedures for epidemiological data management. We are also developing principles of epidemiologic data management and a framework for integrating project plans across research teams and roles.", "academic_information": "Departments Adjunct - Population Health Sciences , Primary - Internal Medicine , Adjunct - Biomedical Informatics Divisions: Epidemiology , Public Health", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Sauer BC\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6013852", "full_name": "Jincheng Shen, PhD, MS", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u6013852", "division_ids": [ "epidemiology" ], "title": "Assistant Professor", "bio": "Jincheng Shen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Population Health Sciences, and holds adjunct appointments with the Department of Internal Medicine and Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, at the University of Utah. He obtained his Ph.D. in Biostatistics from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Prior to coming to Utah, he completed his postdoctoral training in the Department of Biostatistics at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Jincheng joined the University of Utah in 2017. Research Statement Dr. Jincheng Shen is interested in statistical methodology development and its application for various health related questions, especially implementation of causal inference tools in cancer studies and statistical genetics and genomics research. His primary methodology research interests include: i) comparative effectiveness analysis in clinical trials and observational study with longitudinal data; ii) Heterogeneous treatment effect estimation and individual treatment rules identification in complex disease setting; iii) statistical analysis of high throughput genetics and epigenetics studies, including genome-wide association studies and mediation analysis. He is actively engaged in a wide spectrum of collaborations with clinicians, biologists and epidemiologists.", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine Divisions: Epidemiology , Public Health", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Shen J\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0876964", "full_name": "Jianlin Shi, MD, PhD", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u0876964", "division_ids": [ "epidemiology" ], "title": "Research Assistant Professor", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine , Adjunct - Biomedical Informatics Divisions: Epidemiology", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Shi J\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0853356", "full_name": "Vanessa Stevens, PhD", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u0853356", "division_ids": [ "epidemiology" ], "title": "Research Professor", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine , Adjunct - Pediatrics , Adjunct - Population Health Sciences Divisions: Epidemiology , Infectious Diseases", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Stevens V\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6047568", "full_name": "Julia E. Szymczak, PhD", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u6047568", "division_ids": [ "epidemiology" ], "title": "Associate Professor", "bio": "Julia \"Julie\" Szymczak, PhD is a tenured Associate Professor in the Division of Epidemiology at the University of Utah School of Medicine. Dr. Szymczak is a medical sociologist who leads research that integrates social science theory and methods into efforts to transform healthcare delivery so it is reliably safe and high quality. Her work over the past ten years has focused on reducing the harm to patients and populations from antibiotic resistant bacteria with the following objectives: 1) characterize the social determinants of antibiotic use across clinical contexts, 2) generate evidence about what works to improve how antibiotics are prescribed, and 3) advance the use of implementation science in antibiotic stewardship research. A hallmark of Dr. Szymczak's work is an interest in the influence of organizational context on efforts to modify healthcare delivery. To center this interest, her work on antibiotics has spanned both human and veterinary medicine and taken place across varied clinical contexts including pediatrics, primary care, internal medicine, surgery, emergency medicine, dialysis, and critical care. Dr. Szymczak is currently a multiple Principal Investigator of three R01s funded by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to test the effectiveness of a tailored implementation strategy to improve antibiotic prescribing at the time of hospital discharge ( 1R01HS029482 ), develop a patient-directed nudge to improve outpatient antibiotic prescribing ( 1R01HS029328 ), and test the effectiveness of an antibiotic allergy delabeling intervention for patients with cancer ( 1R01HS029879 ). She co-leads a broad pragmatic studies contract from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to determine whether safety net antibiotic prescribing, compared to immediate prescribing, results in decreased antibiotic use and similar clinical improvement in children with pneumonia who are well enough to managed in the outpatient setting. Dr. Szymczak believes strongly in collaborating with clinician-scientists in a co-leadership model to ensure a rigorous interdisciplinary perspective informs the generation of evidence on changing healthcare delivery. In addition to work she leads, Dr. Szymczak contributes to the success of studies funded by the U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institutes of Health. She has a particular interest in mentoring trainees and junior faculty in the use of social science theory and methods to understand implementation dynamics in healthcare. She serves as a Senior Mentor in the Vice President's Clinical and Translational (VPCAT) Research Scholars Program , an Ambassador in the Integrating Medicine & Policy to Achieve Healthcare Transformation (IMPACT) Program and as Core Faculty in the Utah CTSI Dissemination and Implementation Science Core (DISC) . Dr. Szymczak holds leadership positions in national and international organizations, including as a Voting Member of the…", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine Divisions: Epidemiology", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Szymczak JE\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0180209", "full_name": "Craig Teerlink, PhD", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u0180209", "division_ids": [ "epidemiology" ], "title": "Research Associate Professor", "bio": "Craig Teerlink, PhD, is a Research Associate Professor in the Division of Epidemiology in the Department of Medicine. In this role, he performs research for gene discovery in a variety of complex diseases. Dr. Teerlink’s research has relied heavily on analysis of biobank datasets, in particular, the VA's Million Veterans Program dataset. His research has covered a range of activities contributing to gene discovery including GWAS techniques for common variant discovery and analysis of whole genome sequence data for rare variant discovery. Dr. Teerlink received his PhD from the University of Utah where he received graduate training in statistics, genetic epidemiology, and biomedical informatics.", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine Divisions: Epidemiology , Public Health", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Teerlink C\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0578572", "full_name": "Damon Toth, PhD, MS", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u0578572", "division_ids": [ "epidemiology" ], "title": "Research Associate Professor", "bio": "Damon Toth, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in The Research Track in the Division of Epidemiology, Department of Internal Medicine, and an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics. As an applied mathematician, his research interests include mathematical modeling and simulation of the spread of infectious diseases. Dr. Toth's research accomplishments include major contributions to the Final Supplementary Risk Assessment for the Boston University National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories (NEIDL). His ongoing work includes network and transmission modeling for the CDC-sponsored Contacts among Utah's School-age Population (CUSP) project, modeling of the infection and transmission of Clostidium difficile in hospitals, and modeling of dose-response, incubation period, and transmission of infectious pathogens for use in risk analysis and outbreak prediction and surveillance. Dr. Toth received his PhD in Applied Mathematics from the University of Washington. He received post-doctoral training in the Mathematical Biology group in the University of Utah's Department of Mathematics.", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine Divisions: Epidemiology", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Toth D\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6007885", "full_name": "Megan E. Vanneman, PhD, MPH", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u6007885", "division_ids": [ "epidemiology" ], "title": "Associate Professor", "bio": "Visit Dr. Vanneman's Lab Site Megan Vanneman, PhD, MPH is an Associate Professor with tenure in the University of Utah School of Medicine’s Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Epidemiology and in the Department of Population Health Sciences, Division of Health System Innovation and Research. Dr. Vanneman is also a Core Investigator at the VA Salt Lake City Health Care System's Informatics, Decision-Enhancement and Analytic Sciences Center (IDEAS). Dr. Vanneman is a multi-principal investigator of the Access and Community Care Engagement Network Team COnsortium of REsearch (ACCENT CORE). Dr. Vanneman publishes in top journals in her field, and is a Senior Associate Editor for Health Services Research . She is the Associate Chief of the Health Research and Evaluation for Communities (HREC) section in Epidemiology and Workgroup in Internal Medicine. Dr. Vanneman is a health services researcher. She primarily studies the impact of policy change on access, quality, and cost in large healthcare systems, with a focus on mental health and substance use disorders. Dr. Vanneman uses mixed methods in her work, leveraging both quantitative (econometrics, biostatistics, surveys) and qualitative (in-depth interviews, focus groups) techniques. Her teaching interests are in research methods and health policy. Dr. Vanneman earned her PhD in Health Services and Policy Analysis from UC Berkeley, MPH in Health Policy and Management from Columbia University, and BA in Human Biology from Stanford University. Prior to becoming a faculty member at the University of Utah, Dr. Vanneman completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Health Services Research at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System’s Center for Innovation to Implementation & Stanford University School of Medicine’s Center for Health Policy/Primary Care and Outcomes Research. Research Statement I am a health services researcher, with expertise in health policy, economics, and organizational behavior. I primarily study the impact of policy change on large healthcare and payer systems, including Medicaid and the Veterans Health Administration. Currently I am studying the effect of using multiple healthcare systems on patients’ access to care, quality of care, and costs.", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine , Primary - Population Health Sciences Divisions: Epidemiology", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Vanneman ME\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6039184", "full_name": "George G. Vega Yon, MA, MSci, PhD", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u6039184", "division_ids": [ "epidemiology" ], "title": "Research Associate Professor", "bio": "George G. Vega Yon is a Research Associate Professor in the Division of Epidemiology at the University of Utah , with adjunct appointments in Population Health Sciences and the Kahlert School of Computing. A methodologist and scientific software engineer, he works at the intersection of statistical computing, network science, and complex systems. His research develops computational methods for problems in epidemiology, public health, and genomics, including agent-based models of infectious disease, statistical models for social networks, and mechanistic approaches to machine learning. For more than fifteen years, Dr. Vega Yon has developed open-source scientific software focused on high-performance computing, data visualization, and network analysis. He created and led the development of numerous tools for R, C++, and Python, including the epiworld framework for large-scale epidemiological simulation. Across his research, software, teaching, and mentoring, he emphasizes reproducibility, computational efficiency, and making advanced methods accessible to the broader scientific community. Dr. Vega Yon received his Ph.D. in Biostatistics from the University of Southern California in 2020. He also holds an M.Sc. in Social Sciences with a concentration in Economics from the California Institute of Technology and a master’s degree in Economics and Public Policy from Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez in Chile.", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine , Adjunct - Population Health Sciences Divisions: Epidemiology", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "0000-0002-3171-0844", "pubmed_query": "\"Vega Yon\"[Author] AND \"University of Utah\"[Affiliation]", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6006621", "full_name": "Lindsay Visnovsky, PhD, MS", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u6006621", "division_ids": [ "epidemiology" ], "title": "Research Assistant Professor", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine Divisions: Epidemiology", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Visnovsky L\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6063275", "full_name": "Corrine I. Voils, PhD", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u6063275", "division_ids": [ "epidemiology" ], "title": "Professor", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine Divisions: Epidemiology", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Voils CI\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6045141", "full_name": "Katharine S. Walter, PhD", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u6045141", "division_ids": [ "epidemiology" ], "title": "Assistant Professor", "bio": "Visit Katharine's group website here . Research Statement Pathogen evolution creates an extraordinary epidemiological record and staggering public health challenges. Our group develops and applies evolutionary approaches to answer open questions about pathogen transmission and epidemiological dynamics. We focus on tuberculosis and pathogens linked to the rapidly changing climate in the American West with a goal of directly informing public health in low-income settings", "academic_information": "Departments Adjunct - Human Genetics , Primary - Internal Medicine Divisions: Epidemiology", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Walter KS\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0221943", "full_name": "Peter T. Weir, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0221943", "division_ids": [ "epidemiology" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Population Health Sciences - Adjunct Assistant Professor Academic Divisions Epidemiology Board Certification American Board of Family Medicine American Board of Family Medicine", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Weir PT\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6029081", "full_name": "Paul Jonathan White, MD", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u6029081", "division_ids": [ "epidemiology" ], "title": "Research Professor", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine Divisions: Epidemiology", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"White PJ\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0918455", "full_name": "Yizhe (Crystal) Xu, MSc, PhD", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u0918455", "division_ids": [ "epidemiology" ], "title": "Research Assistant Professor", "bio": "Yizhe (Crystal) Xu is a research assistant professor in the Division of Epidemiology. She did her postdoc at the Center for Biomedical Informatics Research (BMIR) at Stanford University, advised by Dr. Nigam Shah. She graduated from the Division of Biostatistics, Department of Population Health Sciences at the University of Utah in 2020. Yizhe’s primary research interests are in causal inference and machine learning, and she is passionate about applying advanced methods in statistics to answer meaningful questions in biomedical research, using large-scale EHR or claims data as well as data from clinical trials. She is interested in estimating treatment effect heterogeneity, identifying the optimal individualized treatment rule, and evaluating the tradeoff between the effectiveness and cost or adverse effects of treatment. Her major clinical research areas are in cardiovascular disease, dementia, and cancer. Research Statement I am interested in causal inference, semiparametric models, and machine learning. I am passionate about applying advanced methods in statistics and machine learning to answer meaningful questions in biomedical research. My recent research has focused on deriving and evaluating risk stratification tools, estimating heterogeneous treatment effects, and identifying individualized treatment rules using data from randomized controlled trials or insurance claims and electronic health records", "academic_information": "Departments Adjunct - Population Health Sciences , Primary - Internal Medicine Divisions: Epidemiology", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Xu YC\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0849428", "full_name": "Minkyoung Yoo, PhD", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u0849428", "division_ids": [ "epidemiology" ], "title": "Research Assistant Professor", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine Divisions: Epidemiology", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Yoo M\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0892412", "full_name": "Yue Zhang, PhD", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u0892412", "division_ids": [ "epidemiology" ], "title": "Research Professor", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Departments Adjunct - Population Health Sciences , Primary - Internal Medicine Divisions: Epidemiology , Public Health", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Zhang Y\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6007867", "full_name": "Susan L. Zickmund, PhD", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u6007867", "division_ids": [ "epidemiology" ], "title": "Professor", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine Divisions: Epidemiology", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Zickmund SL\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0342096", "full_name": "Kathryn R. Byrne, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0342096", "division_ids": [ "gastroenterology-hepatology-nutrition" ], "title": "Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Kathryn R. Byrne, M.D., is an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of Utah Hospital, Redwood Endoscopy Center, and the Veterans Medical Center. As a Gastroenterologist, her clinical and research interests include diagnostic EUS, complex polypectomy, medical education and endoscopic therapy for Barrett's esophagus and early stage esophageal cancer. Dr. Byrne received her Medical Degree from the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. She received training in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology from the University of Utah. She completed an advanced endoscopy fellowship at the Medical College of Wisconsin. She is currently a member of the American Medical Association, the American Gastroenterological Association, the American College of Gastroenterology, and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Gastroenterology Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Byrne KR\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6024603", "full_name": "Keegan J. Colletier, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6024603", "division_ids": [ "gastroenterology-hepatology-nutrition" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Gastroenterology Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Colletier KJ\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6018813", "full_name": "Jason J. Dubroff, MD, MPH", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6018813", "division_ids": [ "gastroenterology-hepatology-nutrition" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Jason DuBroff MD, MPH, is an Assistant Professor at the University of Utah School of Medicine, Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition. Dr. DuBroff specializes in general gastroenterology. He received his medical degree from the University of New Mexico and went on to complete a residency in internal medicine and fellowship in gastroenterology at the University of Utah. Prior to medical school, he received a master’s in public health from Johns Hopkins University. Special interests include endoscopy, malabsorptive disorders, and contextualizing healthcare into the realities of patient’s lives.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Gastroenterology", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Dubroff JJ\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0101878", "full_name": "John C. Fang, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0101878", "division_ids": [ "gastroenterology-hepatology-nutrition" ], "title": "Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "John Fang M.D., is the Division Chief and Professor Medicine of the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at the University of Utah Hospital and Huntsman Cancer Institute. His clinical and research interests include Barrett's Esophagus, Enteral Nutrition, Esophageal Diseases, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Therapeutic Endoscopy. He has authored and co-authored over 75 peer-reviewed research publications in these areas. Dr. Fang received his Medical Degree from Washington University School of Medicine in 1989. He received training in Internal Medicine from Temple University Hospital and Gastroenterology at the University of Virginia Health Sciences Center. Dr. Fang is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. Dr. Fang is also Medical Director of Endoscopy at the University of Utah Hospital. He is currently the vice-chair of the Ambulatory Endoscopy Centers Special interest group for the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and has served on numerous committees for the American Gastroenterological Association and American College of Gastroenterology.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Gastroenterology", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Fang JC\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0889675", "full_name": "Ann Flynn, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0889675", "division_ids": [ "gastroenterology-hepatology-nutrition" ], "title": "Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Flynn earned her medical degree from New York Medical College. She completed her internal medicine residency at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, followed by a gastroenterology fellowship and an advanced fellowship in inflammatory bowel disease, both at Indiana University School of Medicine. Her clinical practice centers on the diagnosis and management of inflammatory diseases of the GI tract, including Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and microscopic colitis. She is especially committed to women's GI health, shared decision-making with patients, patient education, personalized IBD care, and helping patients transition from pediatric to adult GI clinics. Dr. Flynn serves as Division Chief of the University of Utah Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition. She is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology Patient Care Committee and the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation Patient Education Committee, and previously served as the American College of Gastroenterology Governor for Utah. The University of Utah Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program participates in IBD Qorus, a national collaboration between patients and providers working to raise the quality of IBD care and outcomes nationwide. Dr. Flynn serves as the program's IBD Qorus physician leader for the University of Utah. She is board certified in gastroenterology and holds membership in the American College of Gastroenterology, the American Gastroenterological Association, the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Gastroenterology Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Flynn A\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0825386", "full_name": "Juan F. Gallegos-Orozco, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0825386", "division_ids": [ "gastroenterology-hepatology-nutrition" ], "title": "Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Juan F. Gallegos-Orozco graduated from medical school in Mexico and completed post-graduate medical education in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology in both Mexico and the United States, where he completed fellowship training in Transplant Hepatology at the prestigious Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, Arizona in June 2012. His main clinical and research interests include the management of chronic viral hepatitis, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and liver transplantation. He has published many research articles on these and other topics and has authored several book chapters pertaining to liver diseases. Dr. Gallegos-Orozco joined the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at the University of Utah School of Medicine in July, 2012 and is currently an Associate Professor of Medicine and serves as the Medical Director for Hepatology and Liver Transplant.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Gastroenterology Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Transplant Hepatology) Mexican Board of Gastroenterology Mexican Board of Gastroenterology (Sub: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy) Mexican Board of Internal Medicine", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Gallegos-Orozco JF\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0940402", "full_name": "Andrew J. Gawron, MD, PhD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0940402", "division_ids": [ "gastroenterology-hepatology-nutrition" ], "title": "Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Andrew Gawron is an Associate Professor at the University of Utah and VA Medical Center. His clinical interests include treating patients with esophageal disease (gastroesophageal reflux disease, motility disorders such as achalasia, and eosinophilic esophagitis). He performs colonoscopy, upper endoscopy and interprets esophageal motility and pH studies. Dr. Gawron completed his medical degree, internal medicine residency, and gastroenterology fellowship as chief fellow at Northwestern University in Chicago, IL. He received additional experience in diagnosing and treating esophageal disorders at Northwestern University where he served as a Clinical Instructor. Dr. Gawron is board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. He is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology, the American Gastroenterological Association, the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Gastroenterology Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Gawron AJ\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0023886", "full_name": "Luke Gessel, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0023886", "division_ids": [ "gastroenterology-hepatology-nutrition" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Luke Gessel, M.D., is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Utah School of Medicine in Salt Lake City. Dr. Gessel received his medical degree from Ohio State University College of Medicine in Columbus, Ohio. He completed his Internal Medicine Internship, Residency at University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, and his and Gastrointestinal and Hepatology Fellowship at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. Dr. Gessel is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. She sees many types of cases at the University of Utah Salt Lake facility and specializes in General Gastroenterology.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Gastroenterology Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Gessel L\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0416886", "full_name": "Darcie R. Gorman, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0416886", "division_ids": [ "gastroenterology-hepatology-nutrition" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Gorman graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 2004, then completed Internal Medicine Residency, Chief Medical Residency, and Gastroenterology Fellowship at the University of Utah. She spent 12 years in private practice caring for a diverse patient population with a wide variety of gastrointestinal conditions including irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, liver disease, gastroesophageal reflux, constipation, and eosinophilic esophagitis. She is thrilled to join the faculty at the University of Utah and looks forward to providing thorough and compassionate gastroenterology care to patients of all genders, ethnicities, and faiths. She has a special interest in serving the medical needs of the LGBTQIA+ population.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Gastroenterology Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Gorman DR\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6058526", "full_name": "Nicholas S. Hannon, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6058526", "division_ids": [ "gastroenterology-hepatology-nutrition" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Nicholas Hannon, MD is an Assistant Professor at the University of Utah School of Medicine. Dr. Hannon received his medical degree from University College Cork. He completed his internal medicine residency at Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Hannon completed his gastroenterology and advanced endoscopy fellowships at Dartmouth. He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. As a therapeutic endoscopist, Dr. Hannon performs endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) to take biopsies from difficult-to-reach areas within the body. He performs endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) to diagnose and treat gallstones and pancreas disease. Dr. Hannon has trained in ablation techniques of precancerous lesions and early cancers. He also places endoscopic stents to facilitate passage of food through the esophagus and small bowel. Dr. Hannon removes polyps and other growths in the GI tract using advanced resection techniques such as endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) and endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD). Dr. Hannon also performs peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) for the treatment of achalasia. Dr. Hannon has a special interest in GI global health. He has traveled to Rwanda to perform endoscopy and help train Rwandan GI fellows.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Gastroenterology Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Hannon NS\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6030328", "full_name": "John M. Inadomi, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6030328", "division_ids": [ "gastroenterology-hepatology-nutrition" ], "title": "Professor", "bio": "Dr. John Inadomi received an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering from M.I.T. and an M.D. from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), where he completed his residency in internal medicine and fellowship in gastroenterology. He has been on the faculty of the University of New Mexico, the University of Michigan, UCSF, and the University of Washington where he served as the Division Head of Gastroenterology for 10 years. In 2020, Dr. Inadomi joined the University of Utah Health as the Jon M. Huntsman Presidential Chair and the Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine. Dr. Inadomi is a gastroenterologist with expertise in comparative effectiveness research. He has received funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to evaluate new techniques to decrease mortality from esophageal adenocarcinoma, and to test novel interventions to increase adherence to colorectal cancer screening tests. He is an associate editor of Gastroenterology and is currently the President-Elect of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), and will become the President of the AGA in 2021.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor Academic Divisions Gastroenterology Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Inadomi JM\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0599157", "full_name": "Jessica B. Johnson, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0599157", "division_ids": [ "gastroenterology-hepatology-nutrition" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Jessica B. Johnson, MD, specializes in ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. Her clinical interests and expertise are in inflammatory diseases of the intestinal tract that include inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease) , transition in care from the pediatric to adult setting in patients with inflammatory bowel disease, treating inflammatory bowel disease in older patients, small bowel diseases, and women’s issues in gastroenterology. Dr. Johnson received her MD degree from the University of South Florida College of Medicine in Tampa, Florida. She completed Internal Medicine Residency training at the University of Utah and spent an additional year as Chief Medical Resident. She then completed fellowship training in gastroenterology with subspecialty training in inflammatory bowel diseases at the University of Utah where she also served as Chief Fellow. Dr. Johnson is board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. She is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology, the American Gastroenterological Association, the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Gastroenterology Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology) National Board of Medical Examiners", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Johnson JB\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6025610", "full_name": "Amir Kashani, MPH, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6025610", "division_ids": [ "gastroenterology-hepatology-nutrition" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Amir Kashani MD, is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Utah School of Medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition and specializes in ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. His clinical interests and expertise are in inflammatory diseases of the intestinal tract that include inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease). Dr. Kashani is the co-director of the Department of Internal Medicine/ Division of Gastroenterology breath test program. Dr. Kashani received his medical degree from the Tehran University of Medical Sciences School of Medicine, and went on to complete his residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center. He completed his fellowship at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and an advanced 4th year Inflammatory Bowel Disease fellowship at Vanderbilt University.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Gastroenterology Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Kashani A\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6054699", "full_name": "Mary Khiew, MB, BCh, BAO", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6054699", "division_ids": [ "gastroenterology-hepatology-nutrition" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Yii Chun (Mary) Khiew is currently an Assistant Professor in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at the University of Utah Hospital. She completed her undergraduate degree at Boston University where she received her Bachelor's of Science in Health Sciences. Subsequently, she received her medical degree from the National University of Ireland in Galway, Ireland. She completed her internal medicine residency training at University of Pennsylvania - Pennsylvania Hospital, followed by a fellowship in Gastroenterology and Hepatology and a subspecialty fellowship in Advanced Transplant Hepatology at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C. She is currently board certified in Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, and board certification in Transplant Hepatology. She enjoys treating adults with a wide range of liver conditions including viral hepatitis, autoimmune liver disease, metabolic liver disease, alcohol-related liver disease, cirrhosis with complications related to portal hypertension, in addition to patients with benign and malignant liver lesions. As a transplant hepatologist, she also provides complex care to patients awaiting liver transplant, as well as care to patients after receiving a liver transplant. Her academic and clinical interests include alcohol related liver disease, hepatocellular carcinoma, liver transplant medicine and is dedicated to improving access to hepatology care. Aside from direct patient care, Dr. Khiew is also an avid medical educator and enjoys teaching medical students, residents, and fellows. Outside of medicine, Dr. Khiew enjoys hiking and the outdoors, traveling, dog rescue, and women's sports. She is a native speaker/fluent in Mandarin Chinese.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Gastroenterology Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates National Board of Medical Examiners", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Khiew M\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0292105", "full_name": "Rebecca G. Kim, MD, MAS", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0292105", "division_ids": [ "gastroenterology-hepatology-nutrition" ], "title": "Assistant Professor", "bio": "Clinical Profile Rebecca G Kim, MD, MAS is a transplant and general hepatologist at the University of Utah School of Medicine. She specializes in the care of patients with chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, patients being evaluated for a liver transplant and those who have received a liver transplant. Dr. Kim grew up in Salt Lake, and then traveled around the country for her training. She received her medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and completed her internal medicine residency at the University of California San Diego. She stayed in San Diego for an additional year to work as a Chief Medicine Resident, and then completed her gastroenterology and transplant hepatology fellowships at the University of California San Francisco. Dr. Kim feels passionately about caring for patients with any stage of liver disease and truly enjoys the long-term relationship she gets to build with her patients. She sees patients with viral, genetic, and autoimmune causes of liver disease, and specifically focuses on alcohol-associated liver disease and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease. She is also particularly interested in caring for and conducting research focused on patients with liver disease who also have social needs or unique barriers to healthcare access. Academic Profile Rebecca G Kim, MD, MAS is a health services researcher and hepatologist at the University of Utah School of Medicine. She obtained her medical degree at the University of Cincinnati and completed her residency, chief resident year, and gastroenterology and transplant hepatology fellowships in California at the University of California San Diego and University of California San Francisco, respectively. In San Francisco, she completed a research fellowship under the mentorship of Dr. Mandana Khalili and obtained a Master in Advanced Studies in clinical research with a specialization in Implementation Science. Her research focuses on health disparities observed among patients with chronic liver disease and outcomes related to liver disease, liver cancer, and liver transplant. She is currently working with co-mentors Jennifer Price, MD, PhD at the University of California San Francisco, and Molly Conroy, MD, MPH and John Inadomi, MD at the University of Utah investigating the impact of social determinants of health (SDoH) on the risk and progression of chronic liver disease. Dr. Kim hopes to better understand how SDoH affect liver disease and how hepatology providers and the healthcare system may be able to help patients address SDoH to improve their liver health.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor Academic Divisions Gastroenterology Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Transplant Hepatology)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Kim RG\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6042857", "full_name": "Christopher Ko, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6042857", "division_ids": [ "gastroenterology-hepatology-nutrition" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Christopher Ko, M.D., MA, is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Utah School of Medicine in Salt Lake City. Dr. Ko received his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine. He completed his Internal Medicine Residency at the University of Southern California/LAC+USC. Dr. Ko continued on to complete his Gastrointestinal fellowship at the University of Southern California/LAC+USC where he served as Chief GI Fellow during the last year of his Fellowship. He then completed his Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship at the University of Michigan. Working primarily at the University of Utah School of Medicine’s Huntsman Cancer Institute and University of Utah Main Hospital, Dr. Ko’s main focuses are on the diagnosis and management of patients with gastrointestinal cancers and complex gastrointestinal diseases, with an emphasis on therapeutic endoscopy. Dr. Ko has an interest in complex therapeutic endoscopy, advanced endoscopic imaging, and multi-disciplinary management of complex diseases.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Gastroenterology Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology) American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Ko C\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0395230", "full_name": "Brett McGettigan, MD, PhD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0395230", "division_ids": [ "gastroenterology-hepatology-nutrition" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Gastroenterology Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"McGettigan B\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6062854", "full_name": "Ramon O. Minjares, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6062854", "division_ids": [ "gastroenterology-hepatology-nutrition" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Ramon Minjares, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Utah School of Medicine in Salt Lake City. Dr. Minjares received his medical degree from the Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua in Mexico. He then completed his internal medicine residency training at the University of Miami in Florida, followed by a gastroenterology fellowship at Houston Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas. Dr. Minjares is double board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Gastroenterology. He specializes in general gastroenterology and sees a wide variety of complex gastrointestinal diseases in his practice.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Gastroenterology Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates National Board of Medical Examiners", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Minjares RO\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0890131", "full_name": "Tuan Pham, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0890131", "division_ids": [ "gastroenterology-hepatology-nutrition" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Tuan Pham is currently a Assistant Professor in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition. He pursued his undergraduate studies at the University of Texas at Austin, where he obtained both a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Biochemistry and Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Microbiology in 2001. He went on to obtain his MD from the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in 2008. Afterwards, he spent several years at the Baylor College of Medicine completing a residency in Internal Medicine and fellowship in Transplant Hepatology, as well as serving on faculty as a Hospitalist within the Section of General Internal Medicine. He subsequently moved to the University of Utah to pursue additional training in a Gastroenterology fellowship, which he completed in 2016. Dr. Pham’s clinical practice is largely focused on liver diseases and liver transplant medicine. His clinical and academic interests are especially dedicated to improving the management of NAFLD and nutritional derangements within chronic liver disease, which in turn have naturally extended into the field of obesity medicine. In addition to his hepatology practice, Dr. Pham oversees the bariatric endoscopy clinic providing a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary approach towards weight loss and management of obesity-associated comorbidities.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Gastroenterology Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology) American Board of Obesity Medicine", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Pham T\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0548458", "full_name": "Ashley L. Pyne, MS, RDN, CD", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u0548458", "division_ids": [ "gastroenterology-hepatology-nutrition" ], "title": "Visiting Instructor", "bio": "Ashley Pyne, MS, RDN, CNSC, CD is a Registered Dietitian with a Master of Science in Nutrition and Integrative Physiology from the University of Utah. She has a certified specialty in clinical nutrition support for enteral or parental nutrition. Ashley is interested in medical nutrition therapy for gastrointestinal disorders. She has skilled training on elimination and specialty diets aimed at managing the symptoms relates to disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn's Disease, delayed stomach emptying, eosinophilic disease and small bacterial overgrowth. She has extensive experience with nutrition counseling and presentations to various ages and people with health diagnoses. In addition to seeing patients, Ashley is pursuing a PhD in Nutrition at the University of Utah. Her over-arching research interests is nutrient effects on the relationship between gut microbiota and gut barrier function coupled with the interplay of the immune response in health and disease. She has a passion to help all individuals have a tailored diet to live a healthier and happier life now, and into the future.", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine Divisions: Gastroenterology", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Pyne AL\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6035396", "full_name": "Daryl R. Ramai, MD, MPH, MSc", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6035396", "division_ids": [ "gastroenterology-hepatology-nutrition" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Daryl Ramai, MD, MPH, MSc. is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Utah School of Medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. Dr. Ramai attended medical school at St. George’s University, graduating with a Distinction in Research. He completed Internal Medicine residency training at The Brooklyn Hospital Center, and Gastroenterology and Hepatology fellowship at The University of Utah School of Medicine where he served as Chief Fellow. He subsequently completed two additional fellowships in Advanced Endoscopy and Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital – Harvard Medical School. Dr. Ramai also holds a Master of Public Health from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. His clinical interest centers on minimally invasive endoscopic surgery aimed at delivering precise and individualized patient care. He specializes in endoscopic treatment of gastrointestinal tumors, foregut disorders, and complex pancreaticobiliary conditions. His research focuses on endoscopic innovation, and he has authored over 275 peer-reviewed publications where he collaborates broadly across the US and internationally. His contributions to the field have been recognized with several awards including the ACG Outstanding Research Award in Interventional Endoscopy, ACG Outstanding Research Award in General Endoscopy, Lawlor Resident Award, SCOPY Award, and multiple Presidential Abstract Awards. Dr. Ramai is an active member of several national committees and was honored as a Pancreas Scholar by the Collaborative Alliance for Pancreatic Education and Research and selected as an ACG Emerging Leader. Currently, he serves as an active member on the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) Standards of Practice Committee which provides evidence-based recommendations for the endoscopic evaluation and treatment of GI conditions.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Gastroenterology Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates National Board of Medical Examiners", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Ramai DR\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6054692", "full_name": "Priscila Santiago Liberato de Mattos, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6054692", "division_ids": [ "gastroenterology-hepatology-nutrition" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Priscila Santiago M.D., is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Utah School of Medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, and specializes in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases. Dr. Santiago attended medical school at the Universidade Federal da Bahia in Brazil, graduating summa cum laude. She completed Internal Medicine residency training at the University of Miami, and Gastroenterology and Hepatology fellowship at Mayo Clinic Rochester, where she received the Eugenie Bolz Award for Excellence in Patient Care. She subsequently completed an advanced fellowship in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD) at Mayo Clinic - Rochester. Her clinical expertise includes diagnosing and managing patients with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. She is dedicated to providing compassionate, inclusive, and personalized patient care. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Santiago is actively involved in clinical research. Her research interests include inflammatory pouch diseases, the overlap between IBD and primary sclerosing cholangitis, and emerging therapies in IBD. Dr. Santiago is board certified in Gastroenterology. She is a member of the American Gastroenterological Association, the American College of Gastroenterology (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee member), the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Gastroenterology Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates National Board of Medical Examiners", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Mattos PSLD\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6064505", "full_name": "Jessica E. Shay, MD, PhD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6064505", "division_ids": [ "gastroenterology-hepatology-nutrition" ], "title": "Assistant Professor", "bio": "Jessica E. S. Shay, MD, PhD, is a hepatologist at the University of Utah who specializes in the care of patients with metabolic liver diseases, including fatty liver disease (MASLD), steatohepatitis (MASH), cirrhosis, and related complications. She is board certified in both gastroenterology and obesity medicine and has a particular interest in how nutrition and weight-related factors impact liver health. Dr. Shay earned her MD and PhD at the University of Pennsylvania, completed her internal medicine residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital, and her gastroenterology fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital. She later conducted research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where she studied how diet and metabolism contribute to liver disease development and progression. As a physician-scientist, Dr. Shay integrates her clinical experience with cutting-edge research to better understand the role of metabolic health in liver disease. Her goal is to develop more effective, personalized tools for prevention and treatment. She is committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to each patient’s needs, and she works closely with her patients to improve both liver and overall health.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor Academic Divisions Gastroenterology Board Certification American Board of Obesity Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Shay JE\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6007182", "full_name": "Judith Staub, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6007182", "division_ids": [ "gastroenterology-hepatology-nutrition" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Judith Staub, M.D., is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Utah School of Medicine in Salt Lake City. Dr. Staub received her medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC. She completed her Internal Medicine Internship, Residency and Gastrointestinal and Hepatology Fellowship at the University of Utah School of Medicine where she served as Chief GI Fellow during the last year of her fellowship. Dr. Staub is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. She believes in practicing evidenced based, patient centered care with a focus on shared decision making. She specializes in general gastroenterology and inflammatory bowel diseases, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. She performs endoscopic procedures including upper endoscopy and colonoscopy, with a strong passion for colon cancer prevention and polyp detection. She sees patients in the clinic at the Redwood facility.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Gastroenterology Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology) National Board of Medical Examiners", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Staub J\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0114472", "full_name": "Matthew H. Steenblik, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0114472", "division_ids": [ "gastroenterology-hepatology-nutrition" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Matthew Steenblik completed his medical degree and Internal Medicine residency training at the University of Utah. He then served as chief medical resident in the Department of Medicine before completing his Gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Utah where he also served as chief fellow. He is currently seeing many types of cases in Gastroenterology.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Gastroenterology", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Steenblik MH\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6035581", "full_name": "Jessica R. Stout, DO", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6035581", "division_ids": [ "gastroenterology-hepatology-nutrition" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Jessica Stout, DO, is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Utah School of Medicine in Salt Lake City. Dr. Stout received her medical degree from Kansas City University in Kansas City, MO. She completed her Internal Medicine Residency at University of Missouri in Columbia, MO and served as Chief Resident for the residency program. Dr. Stout completed her Gastrointestinal and Hepatology Fellowship at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, AR where she also served as Chief Gastroenterology Fellow. Dr. Stout is double board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Gastroenterology. Her clinical interests include but are not limited to nutrition, the microbiome, and celiac disease. She performs colonoscopy, upper endoscopy, and balloon enteroscopy to look deep into the small intestine for hard to reach lesions. She sees a wide variety of complex gastrointestinal diseases in her practice. Dr. Stout is passionate about the power of lifestyle modifications to modify gastrointestinal diseases and symptoms. She works closely with dietitians at University of Utah in hopes of equipping her patients with knowledge to make sustainable, healthy changes to their diet. Dr. Stout loves working with trainees and teaching fellows, residents, and medical students. She also loves taking advantage of the incredible outdoors in Utah. You can often find her in the mountains when she is not working.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Gastroenterology Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Stout JR\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6076676", "full_name": "Clara Y. Tow, MD", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u6076676", "division_ids": [ "gastroenterology-hepatology-nutrition" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "", "academic_information": "", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Tow CY\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0320782", "full_name": "Ashok K. Tuteja, MD, MRCP(UK), MPH", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0320782", "division_ids": [ "gastroenterology-hepatology-nutrition" ], "title": "Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Ashok K. Tuteja, M.D., M.P.H., M.R.C.P. received his medical degree from Delhi University. He did his internal medicine residency in England where he was awarded Membership in the Royal College of Physicians (M.R.C.P.). He received his Masters in Public Health from Oregon Health Sciences University. He completed his gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Colorado. His clinical interests include irritable bowel syndrome, diarrhea, constipation, fecal incontinence, anal disorders, probiotics, biofeedback and colonoscopy. He has a special interest in bowel disorders in people who travel abroad. Dr. Tuteja’s main area of research is in the role of a change in intestinal bacteria during deployment or travel in causing a chronic change in bowel habits. He has numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals and referees scientific publications for several medical journals.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Gastroenterology Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Tuteja AK\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0473277", "full_name": "Amiko M. Uchida, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0473277", "division_ids": [ "gastroenterology-hepatology-nutrition" ], "title": "Assistant Professor", "bio": "CLINICAL: Amiko Uchida, MD is a gastroenterologist at the University of Utah School of Medicine and specializes in caring for and conducting research focused on patients with immune disorders of the GI tract, such as eosinophilic GI disease (EGID) and inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). Dr. Uchida is a Utah-native and obtained her medical degree from the University of Utah before going on to train in internal medicine at the University of Washington and gastroenterology at Massachusetts General Hospital, where she also completed EGID and IBD training. Her expertise is in GI immune diseases specifically eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) , non-EoE EGIDs, and IBD. She is the Co-Director of the University of Utah Multidisciplinary Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disease Clinic . Dr. Uchida’s other academic interests include the advancement of women in medicine and science and physician well-being and heads the Women in Gastroenterology Council. In her free time, she loves spending time in the great outdoors with her family. They particularly enjoy hiking, biking, and skiing. RESEARCH : Amiko Uchida, MD is a basic and translational physician-scientist gastroenterologist at the University of Utah School of Medicine. Her clinical and research fellowship was at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School and completed her post-doctoral research fellowship in the laboratories of John Garber MD, Stephanie Dougan PhD and Michael Dougan MD PhD. Dr. Uchida’s clinical and research interests include immune disorders of the GI tract, such as eosinophilic GI diseases and inflammatory bowel diseases. The Uchida Lab works closely with mentor and collaborator June Round, PhD focusing on host-diet-microbiota interactions in EoE. More specifically, Dr. Uchida's research program encompasses better defining how diet and the microbiome affect inflammation in EoE and what non-invasive markers or testing can be performed to manage the disease. In addition to being co-Clinical Director of the Eosinophilic GI Disease Clinic , she is the Director of the Microbiota and GI Immunology Consortium (MAGIC) Biobank , and co-Director of MAGIC , which connects basic scientists with clinicians and patient biospecimens to better understand health and disease.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor Pathology - Adjunct Assistant Professor Academic Divisions Gastroenterology Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Uchida AM\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0790792", "full_name": "John F. Valentine, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0790792", "division_ids": [ "gastroenterology-hepatology-nutrition" ], "title": "Professor", "bio": "John F. Valentine, MD, is a Professor of Medicine at the University of Utah School of Medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition and specializes in ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. His clinical interests and expertise are in inflammatory diseases of the intestinal tract that include inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease) and celiac disease. Dr. Valentine received his M.D. degree from the University of Texas Medical School at Houston in 1985. He received his training in Internal Medicine at the Medical College of Virginia-Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center and his training in Gastroenterology at the University of Florida. While on faculty at the University of Florida, he rose to the position of Professor of Medicine, served as the Chief of the Gastroenterology Section at the Malcom Randal Veterans Administration Medical Center, and founded the Southeastern Center for Inflammatory Bowel Disease. He remains active with the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America and has served a Co-Chair of the CCFA patient education committee and was a member of the editorial board for the journal Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Dr. Valentine is a Fellow in the American Gastroenterological Association and the director of the University of Utah Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center. Dr. Valentine has extensive experience with treating patients with inflammatory bowel disease and he is developing laboratory research and clinical trials in ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease in order to expand the understanding and treatment options for patients with these diseases.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor Academic Divisions Gastroenterology Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Valentine JF\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0209285", "full_name": "Michael J. Walker, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0209285", "division_ids": [ "gastroenterology-hepatology-nutrition" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Michael Walker received his Medical Degree from the Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science and completed an Internal Medicine residency at the University of Utah Department of Medicine, where he also served as Chief Medical Resident. He completed his Gastroenterology Fellowship at the University of Cincinnati. 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He specializes in advanced luminal therapeutics and provides comprehensive care for patients with a wide range of gastrointestinal disorders, from common conditions to complex diseases requiring advanced therapeutic endoscopy. His expertise includes tissue ablation, including radiofrequency ablation and cryoablation, complex polypectomies, endoscopic defect closure, feeding tube placement, transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF), endobariatrics, and other advanced endoscopic procedures, employing minimally invasive techniques to enhance patient outcomes. Dr. Yap graduated with honors from the University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery in Manila, Philippines, and completed his internship at the University of the Philippines–Philippine General Hospital, where he was recognized as one of the top interns in his class. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Cook County Hospital in Chicago, serving an additional year as Chief Medical Resident before completing his Gastroenterology fellowship at the same institution. He subsequently joined the faculty at the Medical College of Georgia, where he served as Associate Program Director of the Gastroenterology Fellowship Program. In 2022, he was recognized by the Georgia Chapter of the American College of Physicians as the Outstanding Early Career Physician in recognition of his leadership, dedication to patient care, and commitment to academic medicine. In addition to his clinical and academic responsibilities, Dr. Yap earned both a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA). He is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, and Obesity Medicine and serves on committees for several national professional organizations. 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As an internal medicine hospitalist, her interests include caring for acutely ill hospitalized adult patients with complex illnesses, quality improvement, and resident education. She is also a pediatric provider in the Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia Center. Dr. Balch received her MD from the University of New Mexico. She completed her residency in the combined Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Program at the University of Utah. She has been a hospitalist at the University of Utah since July 2015. She is currently a member of the Society of Hospital Medicine, and the American College of Physicians.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Pediatrics - Adjunct Associate Professor Academic Divisions General Medicine Cardiology Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatrics)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Balch H\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6068750", "full_name": "Jorge Martinez Bencosme, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6068750", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions General Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Hospice and Palliative Medicine)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Bencosme JM\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6058497", "full_name": "Gregrey S. Berry, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6058497", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Gregrey Berry, MD, is an assistant professor at the University of Utah Hospital. As an Internal Medicine doctor his research interests include palliative care, and medical education. Dr. Berry received his MD from Creighton University Medical Center. He received training in medicine and Internal Medicine from Creighton University. He is currently involved in ACP and AOA.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions General Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Berry GS\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6036073", "full_name": "Timothy R. 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Brown, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6051004", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Instructor (Clinical)", "bio": "Will Brown, MD, is a Hospitalist at the University of Utah, Huntsman Cancer Hospital and Common Spirit Jordan Valley. As a Hospitalist, his research interests include medical education, diagnostic and antimicrobial stewardship. He received his MD from University of Vermont, Larner College of Medicine. He received training in Internal Medicine from the University of Utah. Publications Brown W , Afshari S, Zhou M, Lythgoe J, Walsh R, Hielscher AC. Living and post-mortem CT scans in the gross anatomy lab: A study investigating differences in first-year medical students' exam performance and perceptions. Anat Sci Educ . 2024; 17: 468–482. https://doi.org/10.1002/ase.2371 Brown WD , Feinberg N, Stedman E, Dejace J, Hale AJ. Dietzia cinnamea : An increasingly recognized human pathogen. IDCases. 2022 Jun 16;29:e01539. doi: 10.1016/j.idcr.2022.e01539. PMID: 35756699; PMCID: PMC9218238. Feinberg N, Campbell B, Bazylewicz M, Brown WD , Singh D, Whitman T, Alston WK, Ulano A, Sawatzky B, Hale AJ. Brain abscess with pyogenic ventriculitis. IDCases. 2022 Apr 12;28:e01503. doi: 10.1016/j.idcr.2022.e01503. PMID: 35469210; PMCID: PMC9034299. Greenstein RJ, Su L, Shahidi A, Brown WD , Clifford A, Brown ST. Unanticipated Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex culture inhibition by immune modulators, immune suppressants, a growth enhancer, and vitamins A and D: clinical implications. Int J Infect Dis. 2014 Sep;26:37-43. doi: 10.1016/j.ijid.2014.01.026. Epub 2014 Jul 1. 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Chabot, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6009100", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Pediatrics - Adjunct Assistant Professor Academic Divisions General Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatrics)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Chabot MR\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6050805", "full_name": "Andrew A. Chang, MD, MPH, MA", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6050805", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Andrew A. Chang is a primary care physician in the Division of General Internal Medicine. His clinical interests include Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes management, patient-centered care, shared decision-making, and patient education. Outside of clinical practice, Dr. Chang is an Associate Professor in the University of Utah School of Medicine, teaching and mentoring medical students as a Learning Community Coach and Director of the Learning Environment (DOLE). He has also achieved Faculty status in the Academy for Communication in Healthcare (ACH). Dr. Chang attended medical school at New York Medical College, and residency/chief residency at the New York University-Bellevue Internal Medicine Primary Care Residency Program. 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Chow is Director of Education Research in the Office of Education Quality Improvement, an Associate Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Utah School of Medicine, and a faculty member in the Master of Education in Health Professions Program . Prior to this role, Candace served as Associate Director of Education Research in the Office of Medical Education and was a Research Associate at the Utah Education Policy Center . She has worked on both the center’s educational evaluation and school support/Bridgeworks teams. Candace completed her postdoctoral training with the Center for Clinical & Translational Science (CCTS) and the Office of Health Equity and Inclusion (OHEI) at the University of Utah. She earned her Ph.D. in Education from Cornell University and is a 2012 Ford Foundation Dissertation Fellow. Her postdoctoral work examined how physicians understand their social identities within a context of privilege and oppression, and how these self-perceptions influence the formation of professional identities and physicians’ interactions with patients. Candace’s doctoral work examined the intersections of race and education and the ways that Asian Americans respond to the discourses that are imposed on them. In her dissertation project, she utilized a mixed-methods approach to explore how Asian American teachers’ identities inform pedagogy and classroom practice. In an earlier project, Candace examined how Asian American undergraduates respond to racism at their predominantly White university. Candace has over fifteen years of experience as an educator and has worked in both P-12 and higher education settings. Her teaching experiences include guest lecturing at the University of Utah, instructing Intergroup Dialogue Project courses at Cornell University; serving as a Teaching Assistant for Introduction to Asian American Studies at Cornell University; teaching high school English in the South Bronx, New York, and Ann Arbor, Michigan; student teaching in non-traditional, portfolio-based high schools in New York City; and serving as lead teacher at a summer enrichment program for elementary school students in New York City’s Chinatown. Candace also worked with Cornell undergraduates through a number of student services and administrative roles. Most recently, she served as the Interim Assistant Director of Cornell’s Intergroup Dialogue Project (www.idp.cornell.edu). While serving as an Academic Support Assistant for Cornell’s Learning Strategies Center, Candace managed a scholarship program and created and co-led a workshop on Identity Awareness and Inclusion for peer tutors. Through her role as Assistant Director of the Cornell Alumni-Student Mentoring Program, Candace served as a liaison between Cornell University Asian American alumni and students, identified and recruited mentors for the program, and developed and implemented student programs. Candace earned a B.S. in Human Development from Cornell Unive…", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine Divisions: General Medicine", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Chow CJ\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0403177", "full_name": "John C. 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Loyd Christensen, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6073306", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions General Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Christensen SL\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6073310", "full_name": "Ashleigh V. Chuah, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6073310", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Instructor (Clinical)", "bio": "", "academic_information": "", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Chuah AV\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0793768", "full_name": "Claire Ciarkowski, MD, FACP, SFHM", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0793768", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Claire Ciarkowski, MD is a Associate Professor at the University of Utah. She received her MD from the University of Maryland in 2012 and completed residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Utah. Dr. Ciarkowski joined the Division of General Internal Medicine in 2015. As an academic hospitalists and clinician–leader, she has taken mission of the University of Utah to heart to provide personal, high-quality care of hospitalized patients, educate health care professionals on patient centered communication skills and advance practice by quality improvement research of inpatient conditions. Her scholarship and service focus on improving the safety, value, and humanity of inpatient care.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions General Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Ciarkowski C\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6035533", "full_name": "Anne Cioletti, MD, FACP", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6035533", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Anne Cioletti, MD is a Professor within the Department of Internal Medicine and a primary care physician at Madsen Internal Medicine. She is the Associate Chief of Ambulatory Operations in General Internal Medicine. As a primary care physician, she strives to provide comprehensive care to her patients through intentional listening and shared decision making. Her clinical interests include women’s health, obesity care, and diabetes, although happily expands beyond this based on the needs of her patients. As a clinician educator, most of Dr. Cioletti’s work has been in ambulatory education, primary care track development and quality improvement. She enjoys working with faculty and residents through mentorship, sponsorship and coaching with specific attention to gender equity and advancement. Dr. Cioletti received her MD from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. She received her training from George Washington University in Washington DC where she completed the internal medicine primary care track and was asked to stay as a chief resident. In the past she has served as an Associate Program Director at both George Washington University and Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin before joining the faculty at the University of Utah.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions General Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Cioletti A\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0450495", "full_name": "Damien Clark, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0450495", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions General Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Clark D\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6031356", "full_name": "Alekses Raye Clifton, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6031356", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Alekses Clifton, MD is a primary care physician currently seeing patients at the main University of Utah hospital. She grew up in Great Falls, Montana. She received her undergraduate degree from Washington University in St. Louis and went to medical school at the University of Wisconsin. Additionally, she graduated with a path of distinction in public health. She completed a three-year internal medicine residency at the University of Utah. Her clinical interests include women's health, management of chronic diseases, and preventive medicine. Outside of clinical practice, Dr. Clifton teaches at the medical school and volunteers at the student run clinic.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions General Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Clifton AR\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0473647", "full_name": "Jorie Colbert-Getz, PhD", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u0473647", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Professor (Lecturer)", "bio": "Jorie Colbert-Getz, PhD, MS , is Professor in Internal Medicine and the Assistant Dean of Education Quality Improvement for the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah. Dr. Colbert-Getz is also a faculty member for the AAMC Medical Education Research Certificate (MERC) program. She has served on multiple national committees - the Research in Medical Education (RIME) program planning committee for the AAMC Learn, Serve, Lead annual meeting, the executive committee for the Society of Directors of Research in Medical Education (SDRME), and was the Medical Education Scholarship, Research, and Evaluation (MESRE) chair for the Western Region Group on Education Affairs (WGEA) and founding director of the Learning Community Institute Research Network. She has over 60 publications in medical education, mostly focused on assessment and evaluation. Her overarching mission is to ensure assessments measure developmentally appropriate learning objectives / milestones. To that end, her research focuses on validity frameworks and other elements of assessment utility, survey design, and program evaluation. Dr. Colbert-Getz received her MS degree in Psychology from Illinois State University and her PhD degree in Educational Psychology from the University of Utah.", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine Divisions: General Medicine", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Colbert-Getz J\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6001525", "full_name": "Natalie M. Como, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6001525", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Natalie Como, MD is an Assistant Professor at the University of Utah Hospital as part of the Division of General Internal Medicine. As a hospitalist, her research interests include medical education in rural settings, mentorship, and improving the delivery of rural healthcare. Dr. Como received her undergraduate degree at Duke University. She received her MD from Creighton University School of Medicine. She completed a combined residency training in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics from the University of Utah where she served as the Chief Medical Resident. In addition to working at the University of Utah Hospital, she works part time at the Community Hospital of Anaconda in Montana, a highly ranked rural critical access hospital where she also precepts medical students as University of Washington School of Medicine WWAMI faculty.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions General Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatrics)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Como NM\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6011392", "full_name": "Margaret (Molly) Baldwin Conroy, MD, MPH, FACSM, FAHA", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6011392", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Professor", "bio": "Molly Conroy MD, MPH is a Primary Care Provider and General Internist at the Madsen Internal Medicine Clinic. As a General Internist, her clinical interests include: physical activity and lifestyle counseling weight management cardiovascular disease prevention hypertension management women’s health Dr. Conroy received her undergraduate degree from Stanford University and her MD from the University of Pennsylvania. She completed an Internal Medicine residency in the Primary Care Track at the University of California, San Francisco and a General Internal Medicine Fellowship at Harvard Medical School/Massachusetts General Hospital. She is Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and recognized as a Fellow of both the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Heart Association.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor Population Health Sciences - Adjunct Professor Academic Divisions General Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Conroy MMB\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0507687", "full_name": "Amy Cowan, MD", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u0507687", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Cowan grew up on the coast of Oregon. She attended medical school in Hawaii and completed Internal Medicine residency in Portland, Oregon. In 2013, she completed a fellowship in Geriatric Medicine at the University of Utah. Dr. Cowan is board certified in both Internal Medicine and Geriatrics. Her clinical practice is at the George E. Wahlen, Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Salt Lake City. She is an Associate Professor on faculty at the University of Utah. She is involved in clinical education, research and patient care. She has received several teaching awards for outstanding teaching and service. Dr. Cowan is passionate about staff and trainee well-being. Her willingness to go first even when it’s vulnerable and learn along side those she is training sets her apart.", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine Divisions: General Medicine", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Cowan A\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6063596", "full_name": "Allie Coy, MD, MS", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6063596", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions General Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Coy A\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6073309", "full_name": "Nicole C. Curtis, MD, PharmD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6073309", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Curtis received her MD from the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo. She received training in internal medicine from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). Curtis then served as a hospitalist at UPMC for the 2025-2026 academic year. In the past, she received her PharmD from Northeastern University prior to her medical training. She is currently a member of the American College of Physicians and Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honors Society. She is American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) certified.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions General Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Curtis NC\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6012728", "full_name": "Danielle Delucchi, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6012728", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Delucchi, MD is a primary care physician currently seeing patients at the main University of Utah hospital. Her clinical interests include musculoskeletal/sports medicine, management of chronic diseases like hypertension/coronary artery disease and preventive medicine. She grew up in California, but traveled to George Washington University in D.C. to obtain her medical degree with an emphasis in medical education. She completed her Internal Medicine Residency at the University of Utah in 2020. She is an assistant professor in the Neurobiology & Anatomy Department at the University of Utah, and spends her free time teaching human anatomy to medical students.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Neurobiology - Adjunct Assistant Professor Academic Divisions General Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Delucchi D\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6025508", "full_name": "Molly M. Doose, MD, SB", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6025508", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Doose is an internist and pediatrician. Her professional interests include preventative health for the entire family and care for the young adult. She also enjoys being involved in medical student and resident education. Dr. Doose currently sees patients in the Internal Medicine and Pediatrics clinics at Sugar House Health Center. Dr. Doose ( pronounced like a “dose” of medicine ) is originally from the Midwest and moved to New Orleans to pursue her undergraduate degree at Tulane University. She then earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from Louisiana State University in 2012 and went on to complete her combined Internal Medicine–Pediatrics residency at Tulane University in 2016. After residency, Dr. Doose stayed on as faculty with Tulane before moving to Salt Lake City in 2019. 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As a hospitalist in internal medicine and pediatrics, his research interests include medical education, hospitalist ultrasound, and medical humanities. He holds a PhD Physiology & Biophysics from the University of Washington and authored several publications on topics in cardiac physiology. He also has published on projects regarding curriculum development for medical residents and medical residency selection. He received his MD and PhD from the University of Washington. He completed his residency including chief residency in Internal Medicine-Pediatrics from the University of Utah.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Pediatrics - Adjunct Assistant Professor Academic Divisions General Medicine Hospital Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatrics)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Drum B\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6018817", "full_name": "Sarah J. Eyberg, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6018817", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Sarah Eyberg (she/her) is an Internal Medicine and Pediatrics specialist. She grew up in Minnesota and attended the University of Minnesota Twin Cities for undergrad. She pursued a master’s in biomedical science at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey before attending medical school at the University of Minnesota Medical School Duluth. She completed her residency in combined Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of Utah in 2022. In addition to providing comprehensive primary care, she is also specializing in primary care and gender affirming care to LGBTQ+ adults. Dr. Eyberg lives in Salt Lake City with her husband and golden retriever, Teddy. She enjoys spending her free time outdoors hiking, backpacking, backcountry snowboarding, visiting national parks, and canyoneering. She also enjoys exploring new restaurants with dog friendly patios. Dr. Eyberg will be seeing patients in the E16 Internal Medicine Clinic and University of Utah Adolescent Medicine Clinic at Primary Children’s.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Pediatrics - Adjunct Instructor Academic Divisions Adolescent & Young Adult Health Medicine General Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatrics)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Eyberg SJ\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0634383", "full_name": "Lauren Fay, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0634383", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Lauren Fay, MD is a Hospitalist at the University of Utah Hospital and Holy Cross Jordan Valley Hospitals. She is dedicated to providing exceptional patient-centered care, working with patients holistically to treat and prevent acute and chronic illness. Professionally, her interests include communication, patient safety, and medical education.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions General Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatrics)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Fay L\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6042776", "full_name": "Prashanth G. Fenn, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6042776", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions General Medicine Board Certification American Board of Family Medicine", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Fenn PG\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6042779", "full_name": "Eli R. Finer, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6042779", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Eli Finer, MD is a Clinical Instructor at the University of Utah Hospital, Huntsman Cancer Hospital, and Salt Lake Common Spirit Holy Cross Hospital. As a Hospitalist, his areas of interest include medical education, and taking care of patients hospitalized with acute and complex medical problems. Dr. Finer received his MD from University of Colorado School of Medicine. He completed his residency training in internal medicine at the University of Utah", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions General Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Finer ER\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6024653", "full_name": "Trenton C. Fuller, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6024653", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Trenton Conley Fuller, MD, is an Assistant Professor within the Division of General Internal Medicine and the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Utah Hospital. As a Hospitalist, his academic interests include global and underserved healthcare and medical education. Dr. Fuller received his doctorate of medicine from the University of Texas Medical Branch where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. He completed residency training in Internal Medicine at the University of Utah. He is currently a member of American College of Physicians.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions General Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Fuller TC\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6036124", "full_name": "Laura R. 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Gerstenberger, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6019542", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "John Gerstenberger, MD, is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Utah Hospital. As a Hospitalist, his interests include care of hospitalized patients, quality improvement, thrombosis, and medical education of residents and students. Dr. Gerstenberger received his MD from the University of California, San Francisco. He received training in internal medicine from the University of Colorado, Denver. He is currently certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and a member of the American College of Physicians.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions General Medicine", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Gerstenberger JP\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6052175", "full_name": "Vidya V. Gopinath, MD, FACP, MSCP", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6052175", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Vidya Gopinath, MD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine and a primary care physician at the Madsen Health Center. Dr. Gopinath’s primary clinical focus is on women’s health and she sees primarily female patients. Her clinical interests include contraception, osteoporosis, menopause and preventive medicine. Dr. Gopinath is a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner through the Menopause Society. As a medical educator she works with medical students and residents and hopes to foster an interest in primary care for the next generation of doctors. Dr. Gopinath received her undergraduate degree from Haverford College and her MD from the University of Virginia School of Medicine. She received her training at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island and remained on their faculty as a primary care provider where she was also the Director of the Women’s Health Track.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Obstetrics & Gynecology - Adjunct Associate Professor Academic Divisions General Medicine General OB/GYN Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Gopinath VV\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0898818", "full_name": "Casey Gradick, MD, MPH", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0898818", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Casey Gradick, MD, MPH, is an Associate Professor at the University of Utah. As an Internal Medicine-Pediatrics hospitalist, his clinical interests include medical education, empathy in medicine, and global/underserved/rural health. He served as Program Director for the Combined Med-Peds Residency Program from 2019-2025. He was also Project Director of a HRSA grant to build a Rural Pathway and curriculum for the Med-Peds program from 2020-2026. Dr. Gradick is originally from Minnesota and received his MD and MPH from the University of Minnesota. He received training in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics from the University of Utah, where he also served as Chief Resident. He is currently a member of the American College of Physicians, American Academy of Pediatrics, and the Gold Humanism Honor Society. His research interest is developing novel ways to use machine learning and natural language processing in evaluation of residency applications. He also enjoys trail running, cycling, plucking on the guitar, going to concerts, and playing with his kids Mia and Noah.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Pediatrics - Adjunct Associate Professor Academic Divisions General Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatrics) American Board of Pediatrics (sub: Pediatric Hospital Medicine)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Gradick C\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0521700", "full_name": "Kencee K. Graves, FACP, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0521700", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Kencee Graves, MD, is a Clinical Professor within the Division of General Internal Medicine and the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Utah Hospital. As a Hospitalist and Palliative Medicine Physician, she enjoys taking care of hospitalized patients with a variety of acute medical problems, and helping patients understand how medical care can help them live their best quality of life possible. Her specific clinical interests include medical education, patient safety, leadership, quality improvement and improving end-of-life care. Dr. Graves received her MD from the University of Utah in 2010. She received training in medicine from the University of Utah, completing her training in 2013. She served as a Chief Medical Resident following her residency. She joined the University of Utah Division of General Internal Medicine in 2014. She completed her fellowship in Hospice & Palliative Medicine in 2019. She currently serves as Chief Medical Quality Officer for University of Utah Health. She is a 2025-2026 Exectutive Leadership in Healthcare Fellow.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions General Medicine Board Certification American Academy of Hospice & Palliative Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine National Board of Medical Examiners", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Graves KK\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6036128", "full_name": "Julia Gray, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6036128", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions General Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Gray J\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6031378", "full_name": "David C. Haak, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6031378", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions General Medicine", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Haak DC\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6003908", "full_name": "Sarah K. Hall, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6003908", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "", "academic_information": "", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Hall SK\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6024550", "full_name": "Evan T. Hare, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6024550", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Evan Hare is an internal medicine physician in Salt Lake City. He is originally from Nashville, Tennessee, and attended Union University in Jackson, Tennessee, for his undergraduate studies and University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, Tennessee, for medical school. Following medical school, he and his wife moved to Salt Lake City for his internal medicine residency training at the University of Utah, and they decided to stay in Salt Lake once he had completed his training. Dr. Hare has a passion for primary care, and he especially enjoys partnering with his patients to help them achieve their health care goals. He also has many interests outside of medicine, including disc golf, rock climbing, soccer, skiing, and board games. 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As a hospitalist, her interests include the care of medically complex patients, quality improvement/patient safety and medical education. Dr. Hayes received her MD from University of Utah School of Medicine where she was inducted as a member of Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) society and was the recipient of the Paul Wintrope Memorial Award. She received training in Internal Medicine at Duke University Hospital where she was selected to serve as Chief Resident of Quality and Safety.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions General Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Hayes LA\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0946054", "full_name": "Rachel Hess, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0946054", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Professor", "bio": "Rachel Hess, MD, MS is the System Chief Research Officer and Associate Vice President for Research for the University of Utah Health Sciences, Professor of Population Health Sciences and Internal Medicine, and the Co-Director of the Utah Clinical and Translational Science Institute at the University of Utah Schools of the Health Sciences. She served as the founding Chief of the University of Utah’s Division of Health System Innovation and Research (HSIR) from 2014-2022. As a General Internist and Health Services Researcher, Dr. Hess brings a unique perspective of translating research into clinical and policy practice. Dr. Hess’s research aims to improve patient-centered outcomes in clinical care. Her implementation work uses health information technology to engage patients in their care. She has examined the impact of providing patients with guideline-based feedback regarding their health behaviors and health-related quality of life on patient activation and behavior change. Dr. Hess has overseen the development and successful implementation of multiple technology-based programs in primary care. As the Associate Vice President for Research of Health Sciences, she oversees the development and execution of the research strategy for the five health sciences schools and colleges across the University of Utah campus.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Population Health Sciences - Professor Internal Medicine - Professor Academic Divisions General Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Hess R\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6052447", "full_name": "David M. G. Hewson, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6052447", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions General Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Hewson DMG\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6051092", "full_name": "Tess M. Hickey, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6051092", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Instructor (Clinical)", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Instructor (Clinical) Academic Divisions General Medicine", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Hickey TM\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0544891", "full_name": "Tyler J. Hohnholt, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0544891", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions General Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Hohnholt TJ\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0898825", "full_name": "Scott Holmstrom, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0898825", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Scott Holmstrom, MD, is an Assistant Professor within the Division of General Internal Medicine and the Department of Internal Medicine at the University Hospital. As a Hospitalist, his clinical interests include caring for acutely ill hospitalized patients with complex medical problems, quality improvement, thrombosis, and educating medical students and residents. Dr. Holmstrom received his MD from University of California, San Diego School of Medicine. He received training in Internal Medicine from the University of Utah where he also served as Chief Medical Resident. 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As a Hospitalist, his clinical interest is the physiology of the hospitalized patient.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions General Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Horton DJ\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u1219694", "full_name": "Sarah K. Hourston, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u1219694", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions General Medicine Board Certification American Board of Family Medicine", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Hourston SK\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6025397", "full_name": "Jared S. Huber, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6025397", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Jared Huber, MD is a Assistant Professor of Medicine and Hospitalist at the University of Utah and Huntsman Cancer Hospital. As a Hospitalist, his research interests include access to care, specifically relating to rural populations and how they access tertiary medical care. Dr. Huber received his MD from the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine in Philadelphia, PA. He completed his residency training in Internal Medicine at Oregon Health and Sciences University in Portland, OR. He is board certified in Internal Medicine.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions General Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Huber JS\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0281737", "full_name": "Timothy A. Huhtala, MD", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u0281737", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "I am currently a primary care provider at the George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center. I am also the Chief of the General Internal Medicine section and an Assistant Professor at the University of Utah. I am involved in patient care delivery, resident supervision, and clinical program development on a daily basis. My special interests are in improvement of health care delivery and assessment of clinical outcomes. These efforts have principally focused on hypertension and cardiovascular risk management. I am currently the lead team member for the implementation of the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model at our facility and also the physician leader for implementation for VISN 19 (Rocky Mountain Network).", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine Divisions: General Medicine", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Huhtala TA\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0873914", "full_name": "Ellie Day Hummel, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0873914", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions General Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Hummel ED\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0006604", "full_name": "Michael A. Incze, MD, MSEd", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0006604", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Associate Professor", "bio": "Dr. Michael Incze is a primary care physician in the Division of General Internal Medicine who is Board-certified in internal medicine and addiction medicine. His clinical and research interests center on the integration of substance use treatment into primary care settings, supporting care transitions from the hospital and emergency department to longitudinal follow-up substance use care, and collaborative care models. He is also involved in advocacy efforts aimed at expanding equitable access to evidence-based substance use treatment and harm reduction services for all who desire them. Outside of work, Dr. Incze enjoys spending time with family, playing music, reading, and finding solace in the great outdoors.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor Population Health Sciences - Adjunct Associate Professor Psychiatry - Adjunct Associate Professor Academic Divisions Adult Psychiatry General Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Preventive Medicine (Addiction Medicine)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Incze MA\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6012760", "full_name": "Kathleen S. Irby, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6012760", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Katie Irby was born in raised in Nebraska, where she also attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for her undergraduate education and then attended the University of Nebraska Medical Center for medical school. Through volunteering during these early experiences, she discovered a passion for end-of-life care as well as for the care of children and adolescents. She was able to combine her interests with a residency in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics and was thrilled to match to the University of Utah Med-Peds program. During residency, Dr. Irby continued to cultivate an interest in Palliative Medicine and also discovered a frequently unmet need for many patients- support through the transition from pediatric care to adult care for patients with chronic diseases of childhood. Dr. Irby completed additional fellowship training to pursue these areas of interest, first in Houston, TX with a fellowship in Adult Developmental Medicine (care of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) from childhood) and then with a fellowship in Hospice and Palliative Medicine back at the University of Utah. Dr. Irby now works as an Assistant Professor in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of Utah and Primary Children’s Hospital, splitting her time between pediatric complex care and adult Palliative Medicine and adult developmental disabilities. She is growing the new ADMAT clinic (Adult Developmental Medicine and Transition), focused on providing comprehensive primary care for adults with IDD. Dr. Irby is able to support individuals with IDD as they navigate transitioning from pediatric to adult care systems and provide comprehensive primary care for individuals who meet criteria for the ADMAT clinic. She is also able to support adults with serious and chronic health problems through subspecialty care in Palliative Medicine.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Pediatrics - Adjunct Assistant Professor Academic Divisions General Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatrics)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Irby KS\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0395916", "full_name": "Stephen L. Jenkins, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0395916", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Stephen Jenkins, MD is a Clinical Instructor of Medicine within the Division of General Internal Medicine at the University of Utah. As a hospitalist, his clinical interests include caring for acutely ill, hospitalized adult patients and transitions of care. Dr. Jenkins received his medical degree from the University of Utah in 2014. He completed Internal Medicine residency at the University of Utah in 2017.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions General Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Jenkins SL\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0518630", "full_name": "Alex S. Jepsen, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0518630", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Jepsen is a physician of general internal medicine. His areas of interest include thrombosis, bedside medicine procedures, and point-of-care ultrasound.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions General Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Jepsen AS\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0492661", "full_name": "Stacy A. Johnson, MD, MSCI", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0492661", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Stacy A. Johnson, M.D., M.S. is a Professor of Medicine (Clinical) in the Division of General Internal Medicine. As a Hospitalist in Internal Medicine, his clinical interests include diagnosis and treatment of venous thromboembolic disease, point-of-care ultrasound, and hospital medicine. Dr. Johnson served as the Medical Director of the UUH Thrombosis service from 2012-2021, acting as a principal investigator for several clinical and observational trials evaluating direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs), INR monitoring methods, use of natural language processing for VTE diagnosis, and clinical outcomes of pulmonary embolism. He led the creation and implementation of a Pulmonary Embolism Care Pathway to standardized treatment across the health system. More recently his focus has shifted to hospital medicine research and mentoring junior faculty. He is the Co-Director of the UQuAL Scholars Program, a faculty development program for early career hospitalists. Dr. Johnson received his M.D. from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science/Chicago Medical School. He completed Internal Medicine residency training in 2008 at the University of Utah School of Medicine. Then he completed a Chief Medical Resident year in 2009, after which he joined the faculty of the Division of General Internal Medicine at the University of Utah School of Medicine. Additionally, he completed a Master of Science in Clinical Investigation in 2021. He remains a board-certified physician in Internal Medicine.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions General Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Johnson SA\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6051097", "full_name": "Nicole C. 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Taylor Kelley, MD, MPH, MS", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6025150", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Associate Professor", "bio": "A. Taylor Kelley, MD, MPH, MSc, is an assistant professor in the Division of General Internal Medicine and a primary care and addiction medicine physician in the VA Salt Lake City Health Care System. As a clinician investigator and health services researcher, his research interests include healthcare quality and access for individuals experiencing socioeconomic disadvantage, with focus on behavioral health and primary care for immigrant, tribal, and veteran populations. His current work is funded by the National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and Utah Department of Health and Human Services. Dr. Kelley received his undergraduate degree in economics from Brigham Young University and his medical degree from the University of Texas McGovern Medical School at Houston. He completed residency training in internal medicine and pediatrics at Yale-New Haven Hospital and a health services research fellowship in the National Clinician Scholars Program at the University of Michigan. He holds a master of public health degree from Harvard and master of science degree in health care research from the University of Michigan. He is a board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Preventive Medicine (Addiction Medicine).", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor Academic Divisions General Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Preventive Medicine (Addiction Medicine) National Board of Medical Examiners", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Kelley AT\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6042912", "full_name": "Mark M. Kelly, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6042912", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Mark Kelly, MD, is a Clinical Instructor in Internal Medicine at University of Utah Health. As a General Internist/Hospitalist, his research interests include global health, health disparities, health policy, and point-of-care ultrasound. Dr. Kelly received his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. He received training in medicine at the Unviersity of Califronia, Los Angeles.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions General Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Kelly MM\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u1265165", "full_name": "Roman Kovtun, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u1265165", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Instructor (Clinical)", "bio": "", "academic_information": "", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Kovtun R\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6001498", "full_name": "Rachel D. Kroencke, MD, FACP", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6001498", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions General Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Kroencke RD\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6051100", "full_name": "Bryce D. La Course, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6051100", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Instructor (Clinical)", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Instructor (Clinical) Academic Divisions General Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) National Board of Medical Examiners", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Course BDL\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0937717", "full_name": "Joshua LaBrin, MD, FACP, SFHM", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0937717", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Joshua LaBrin, MD, FACP, SFHM, is an Associate Professor in Medicine at the University of Utah. As an academic hospitalist, his clinical interests encompass hospital medicine, including general inpatient care of medically complex adult patients and consultative medicine. He is actively involved in the clinical education of students and residents on the teaching services at the University of Utah Hospital. Dr. LaBrin received his Doctorate of Medicine from Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He completed his residency and chief residency in 2007 in the combined Internal Medicine and Pediatrics program at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He then went to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota and completed a fellowship in Hospital Medicine in 2009. Dr. LaBrin previously served as an academic hospitalist at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. He is currently a Fellow in the American College of Physicians (ACP), and a Senior Fellow in the Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM).", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions General Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Hospital Medicine, Focused Practice)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"LaBrin J\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0221624", "full_name": "Sara M. Lamb, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0221624", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Since her faculty appointment in 2004, Dr. Sara Lamb has been invested in improving the education of residents and students at the University of Utah. She has been a residency program director for the Combined Internal Medicine and Pediatric Training Program and an Associate Program Director for the Internal Medicine Training Program since 2004. In 2010, Dr. Lamb was recruited to the position of Associate Dean of Education, Curriculum, and since that time has spent a great deal of time orchestrating the ongoing reform of the new medical school curriculum. Dr. lamb continues to work clinically as a hospitalist within the Division of Inpatient Pediatrics and as an internist in the Division of General Internal Medicine. She is fortunate to have the opportunity to continue to care for patients, to teach medical students and residents both in the classroom and at the bedside, and to be provide leadership for the ever-evolving projects aiming to improve the educational programs as the University of Utah in her roles as a clinician, educator and administrator.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor (Clinical) Pediatrics - Adjunct Professor Academic Divisions General Medicine Hospital Medicine", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Lamb SM\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6050044", "full_name": "Gabrielle A. Langmann, MD, MS", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6050044", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Gabrielle (\"Gab\") Langmann, MD, MS is a hospice and palliative medicine specialist with the Supportive and Palliative Care program at the University of Utah Health Sciences Center and Huntsman Cancer Hospital. A native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she received her undergraduate degree in English literature and anthropology from the University of Pittsburgh and her MD from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She completed residency in combined internal medicine and pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, where she served as chief resident in her final year of training. Upon completion of residency training, Dr. Langmann stayed at UPMC to complete fellowship training in hospice and palliative medicine as well as a Master of Science degree in medical education at the University of Pittsburgh Institute for Clinical Research Education. She holds active board certifications in general internal medicine, general pediatrics, and hospice and palliative medicine, and is recognized as a fellow of the American College of Physicians as well as the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Langmann has clinical experience in academic inpatient adult and pediatric palliative medicine as well as inpatient hospice medicine, all settings in which she has had the privilege of working with undergraduate and graduate level learners across disciplines. Her professional interests include communication skills teaching as well as pain and symptom management for individuals affected by serious illness and substance use disorder(s) across the trajectory of palliative care and hospice care delivery.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions General Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Hospice and Palliative Medicine) American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatrics)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Langmann GA\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0666147", "full_name": "Katherine Lappe, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0666147", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Katie Lappé, MD, is an Associate Professor and hospitalist within the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Utah. Dr. Lappé serves as the director for the Phase 3 Internal Medicine clerkship and Phase 4 Sub-Internship as well as an Associate Program Director for the Internal Medicine residency. Dr. Lappe received her M.D. from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in 2009. She completed her Internal Medicine residency training at the University of Utah and served as a Chief Medical Resident following her residency. As an internist, Dr. Lappé’s interests include medical education of students and residents in the clinical environment, while modeling high quality, patient-centered care of acutely ill, hospitalized patients.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions General Medicine", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Lappe K\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6042854", "full_name": "Edmund A. Liles, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6042854", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Edmund Allen Liles, Jr., MD is a Professor of Medicine at the University of Utah Hospital. As a hospitalist, his research focuses on the delivery of evidence-based care to vulnerable patient populations. Recent quality improvement projects include developing a hospitalist protocol for the evaluation of patients for alcohol detoxification, treatment of Vaso occlusive pain crisis in Sickle Cell Disease patients, and end of life care for patients with cirrhosis. Dr. Liles received his MD from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He received his residency training in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of North Carolina Hospitals. In the past Dr. Liles has served as a Residency Program Director and Division Chief of Hospital Medicine. He was one of the American College of Physicians Hospitalists of the year in 2014. 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As a clinician and health services researcher, he focuses on how patients and providers use digital health technologies in primary care. His current work examines the impact of telehealth on quality of care and investigates the role of portal-based communication between patients and providers in the management of chronic diseases. His research aims to develop evidence-based strategies that help patients and care teams use digital tools more effectively—improving health outcomes while strengthening the primary care workforce. Dr. Liu received his undergraduate degree from the University of Southern California and his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He completed his Internal Medicine residency in the Primary Care Track at the University of Washington and a health services research fellowship in the National Clinician Scholars Program (formerly RWJ Clinical Scholars Program) at the University of Michigan. He holds a master of science degree in health care research from the University of Michigan. He is a board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor Academic Divisions General Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Liu TT\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6044530", "full_name": "Cari E. Low, MD, FACP", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6044530", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Cari Low, MD is an Associate Professor within the Division of General Internal Medicine and the Medical Director of the University of Utah Supportive and Palliative Care Program. She is originally from Georgia and received her medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine. She completed residency training in Internal Medicine at Emory University’s J. Willis Hurst Internal Medicine Residency Program. Dr. Low spent the first decade of her career as an academic hospitalist at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. During her tenure as a hospitalist, Dr. Low was heavily involved in mentorship and education, specifically in communication skills training. To further hone her clinical skills, she completed fellowship training in Hospice and Palliative Medicine at The Mayo Clinic. She is board certified in both Internal Medicine and Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Dr. Low appreciates the opportunity to be an additional layer of support for patients with serious illness and their families. Her work as both inpatient and outpatient provider allows her the ability to walk with patients throughout the entire trajectory of their illness journey. 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Her clinical interests include comprehensive preventive health and women’s health. Dr. Mahesh received her Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Liberal Studies from the University of Delaware and then completed her MD at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. She then completed her internal medicine residency at the University of Maryland in Baltimore.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions General Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Mahesh P\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0899222", "full_name": "Joshua Marr, MD, MPH, FACP", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0899222", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Josh Marr, MD, MPH, is an Assistant Professor within the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Utah Hospital. As an academic hospitalist, he enjoys taking care of hospitalized patients with a wide variety of acute and complex medical problems. His specific clinical interests include medical student and resident education, sepsis, and thromboembolic (clotting) disorders. Dr. Marr received his MD from the University of Kansas. He received training in internal medicine from the University of Utah. He is a fellow of the American College of Physicians.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions General Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Marr J\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6024797", "full_name": "Lauren E. McGuire, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6024797", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Instructor (Clinical)", "bio": "", "academic_information": "", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"McGuire LE\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6073067", "full_name": "Jeffrey M. McNaughton, MD", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u6073067", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Instructor (Clinical)", "bio": "", "academic_information": "", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"McNaughton JM\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6059549", "full_name": "John T. Menchaca, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6059549", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. John Thomas Menchaca, MD is a primary care physician in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Utah. He is also a research assistant professor in the Department of Bioinformatics, where he explores how new technologies can help solve everyday challenges in healthcare. Dr. Menchaca is committed to providing personalized, compassionate care, focusing on understanding and addressing the unique health concerns of each patient. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Menchaca has contributed to numerous projects aimed at making healthcare safer and more effective. He has helped advance the detection of serious infections like sepsis and developed tools that increase access to treatment for patients with opioid use disorder. He also co-founded Sonara Health, whose software is now used across the U.S. to support opioid use disorder treatment. Dr. Menchaca earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and completed his residency in internal medicine at Emory University, where he specialized in primary care.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Biomedical Informatics - Research Assistant Professor Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions General Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Menchaca JT\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0035500", "full_name": "Thomas L. Miller, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0035500", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Thomas Miller MD is board certified in internal medicine. His clinical expertise in adult medicine includes evaluation and treatment of hypertension, lipid (cholesterol) abnormalities, adult onset diabetes, and heart and vascular disease. Dr. Miller received his MD from George Washington University in 1988 and completed a residency in internal medicine at the University of Utah in 1991. He has been a member of the Division of General Medicine since 1992.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions General Medicine", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Miller TL\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0101839", "full_name": "Caroline K. Milne, MD, MBA, MACP", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0101839", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Caroline K. Milne, M.D., is a Professor and Vice Chair for Education and Program Director of the Internal Medicine Training Program at the University of Utah. Dr. Milne serves as the Director of the Fourth Year Student Sub-Internship and is Director of Clinical Skills within the School of Medicine. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and completed her residency training at the University of Utah where she also served as Chief Medical Resident. She then completed a fellowship in medical education research at the University of Pennsylvania. Her clinical duties are at the VAMC where she continues to see patients and teach residents in both the outpatient and inpatient settings.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions General Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Milne CK\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0630039", "full_name": "Luke G. Mirabelli, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0630039", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Luke G. Mirabelli, MD (he/him) is an Internal Medicine and Psychiatry specialist practicing at the Sugar House Health Center and E16 Internal Medicine Clinic. As both a primary care physician and psychiatrist, Dr. Mirabelli takes pride in providing comprehensive, patient-centered care across the spectrum of medical concerns, mental health conditions, and the gray areas in between. His clinical interests include men’s health (including LGBTQIA+ identifying men), sexual health (STI/HIV prevention, PrEP, and PEP), severe mental illness (SMI) diagnosis and treatment, and caring for individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities. He enjoys collaborating with his patients to identify their greatest needs and nurture their healthiest self—both physically and mentally. Dr. Mirabelli is a Salt Lake City native who enjoys travel, skiing, hiking, and music. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Loyola University Chicago with a Bachelor of Arts in Italian and Bachelor of Science in Biology. He subsequently returned to Utah to earn his MD from the University of Utah School of Medicine. Dr. Mirabelli then completed a five-year double-board Internal Medicine and Psychiatry (\"Med-Psych\") Residency at the University of Kansas Medical Center. He was elected by his peers to serve as Chief Resident in Psychiatry and as Chief Med-Psych Resident during his final years of residency training. In addition to seeing patients in his primary care/integrated “Med-Psych” practice, Dr. Mirabelli provides outpatient psychiatric consultation services within the health system’s Mental Health Collaborative Care model.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Psychiatry - Adjunct Assistant Professor Academic Divisions General Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Mirabelli LG\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6031417", "full_name": "Julia L. Moss, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6031417", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Julia Moss, MD is a Clinical Instructor at the University of Utah Hospital. As a hospitalist at the Huntsman Cancer Hospital, her academic interests include hospital medicine, underserved populations, and medical education. Dr. Moss received her undergraduate degree from the College of Charleston and her MD from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville. She completed a combined residency training in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of Utah.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions General Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatrics)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Moss JL\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6007137", "full_name": "Matthew J. Mulligan, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6007137", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Mulligan is an internist with an interest in health policy. His other professional interests include chronic disease management such as diabetes, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, hypertension, HIV management, PrEP and PEP, and preventative care. Given Dr. Mulligan’s interest in health policy and social determinants of health, he serves as co-chair of the Health and Public Policy Committee of Utah’s Chapter of American College of Physicians. In May, 2019, he completed a health policy internship with the American College of Physicians in Washington, DC. Dr. Mulligan received a Bachelor of Arts with honors from Johns Hopkins University and completed his Doctor of Medicine degree at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He completed his Internal Medicine Residency at the University of Utah. He is a member of the American College of Physicians and is a member of the Utah Medical Association.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions General Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Mulligan MJ\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0631723", "full_name": "Mary Casey Murphy, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0631723", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Murphy is an Emergency Medicine and Palliative Care physician at the University of Utah and Huntsman Cancer Hospitals. She serves as faculty in the medical school in both the CMC and Doctoring courses, and is the Program Director of the University of Utah Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship. She completed her undergraduate education at Carleton College in 2002, followed by her medical degree at Oregon Health and Science University in 2009. After finishing Emergency Medicine residency at the University of Pittsburgh in 2012, she practiced as an Emergency Medicine physician in both community and academic settings for nine years before returning to training and completing a fellowship in Hospice and Palliative Medicine at the University of Utah. She is board certified in both Emergency Medicine and Hospice and Palliative Medicine, and belongs to the American College of Emergency Physicians and the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Her academic interests include symptom management at the end of life and medical student education.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Eccles Health Library - Adjunct Assistant Professor Academic Divisions General Medicine Board Certification American Board of Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medicine) American Board of Emergency Medicine (Sub: Hospice and Palliative Medicine)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Murphy MC\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6002265", "full_name": "Ryan D. Murphy, MD, MS", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6002265", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Ryan Murphy, MD, MS is an Associate Professor within the Division of General Internal Medicine at the University of Utah Hospital. As a hospitalist, he enjoys serving acutely ill hospitalized patients. He has specific interests in quality improvement, biomedical informatics, and leadership. He hopes to help advance institutional missions by optimizing processes through thoughtful system design and utilization of information technology.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions General Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Preventive Medicine (Occupational Medicine)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Murphy RD\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6066782", "full_name": "Elle M. Newcome, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6066782", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Newcome is an academic hospitalist at University of Utah Hospital.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions General Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Newcome EM\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0143032", "full_name": "John W. Nord, Jr., MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0143032", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "John William Nord, Jr., MD is a Staff Physician at the George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center in Salt Lake City, UT. As a primary care internist, his clinical interests include hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, and preventative medicine. He is the sole provider at the VA who sees veterans in the post deployment intake clinic; a multidisciplinary clinic that targets veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan and seeks to enroll them in VA care. Dr. Nord received his undergraduate degree from the University of Miami in 2001. He completed training in medicine at the University of Utah in 2006, and went on to complete residency in Internal Medicine in 2009. Dr. Nord served as Chief Medical Resident from 2009 to 2010 at the University of Utah. Upon completion of his Chief year, he joined the faculty at the George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center. He is currently board certified in Internal Medicine.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions General Medicine", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Nord JW\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6034106", "full_name": "Sarah E. Norton, MD, MSc-GH, MA", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6034106", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Sarah Norton, MD, MA, MScGH is an Assistant Professor (Clinical) at the University of Utah Hospital. As an Internal Medicine physician, her research interests include Global Health, Medical Anthropology and Health Diplomacy. Dr. Norton completed a MA in Medical Anthropology from the University of Colorado, Denver developing a research interest in disparities of health in regions of conflict. While in medical school, she pursued a Doris Duke International Clinical Research Fellowship through Yale University in Tugela Ferry, South Africa working with Community Health Workers to evaluate the implementation of Isoniazid Preventive Therapy, to pilot Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis for at risk women in the community and to integrate communicable and non-communicable disease prevention, screening and treatment efforts. She enrolled in the Global Health Pathway at the Duke Global Health Institute and completed an MSc in Global Health exploring the potential of Social Determinant of Health Screening at a Federally Qualified Health Center to address the impact of COVID-19 on at risk immigrant and refugee families. Dr. Norton received her medical degree from the Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University. 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Olsen, DO", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6043071", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Instructor (Clinical)", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Instructor (Clinical) Academic Divisions General Medicine", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Olsen BB\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6040430", "full_name": "Abigail M. Papé, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6040430", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Abigail M Papé, MD/MBA, is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at the University of Utah Medical Center, in-patient setting. As a hospitalist with an MBA, her research interests include systems management and innovative technology in healthcare. Dr. Papé received her MD from Oregon Health and Science University. She received her training in Medicine from the University of Virginia Medical Center and her MBA from Darden School of Business at UVA. In the past, Dr. Papé served as Dean’s advisor at OHSU, GME Committee voting member at UVA, Gold Humanism Award recipient, received the Humanism and Excellence in Teaching award, Voting member at large for the Medical Executive Committee OHSUhealth HMC, Chair of the Investment Committee of the Papé Family Foundation, and Chief Science Officer of Owl Peak Technologies, INC. She is a member of the Gold Humanism Honor Society, UVA chapter and member of the Board of Trustees for the Papé Family Foundation.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions General Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Papé AM\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0032761", "full_name": "M. Jason Penrod, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0032761", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "M. Jason Penrod, MD is a clinical assistant professor at the University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics. As a General Internist, his clinical interests include hypertension, musculoskeletal problems, and preventative medicine.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions General Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Penrod MJ\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6069085", "full_name": "Ariadna Perez Sanchez, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6069085", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Ariadna Perez Sanchez, MD, is a Professor within the Division of General Internal Medicine and the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Utah Hospital. As a hospitalist, her research interests include point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) and Global Health. With over 20+ published peer-reviewed articles and multiple regional and national conference presentations, among her top priorities is to further develop the academic aspect of medicine, especially within the field of POCUS. Dr. Perez Sanchez received her MD from Universidad Central de Venezuela. She was trained in Internal Medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, where she received the Outstanding Intern of the Year Award and Outstanding House Staff Spirit Award. In the past, Dr Perez served as Professor at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and received the Rookie Physician of the Year Award.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions General Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Sanchez AP\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6051288", "full_name": "Lauren T. Pham, DO", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6051288", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Lauren Pham is from Houston, Texas. She attended King's College in Pennsylvania where she completed her undergraduate degree in Biology and Neuroscience, swam Division 3, and met her husband. Lauren returned to Texas to attend medical school at University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine. While in medical school Lauren became heavily involved with Communities Under the Bridge, a shelter for the San Antonio unhoused population. At CUB she organized a community pantry and distribution service that continued through the COVID-19 pandemic. Her medical interests include full-spectrum family medicine, women's health, patient education, and underserved medicine. Outside of medicine Lauren can be found playing with her dog Mako, cooking with her husband, swimming, snowboarding, or reading. Lauren chose the University of Utah for their robust Obstetrics opportunities in Family Medicine and their diverse opportunities in underserved medicine.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions General Medicine Board Certification American Board of Family Medicine", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Pham LT\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6066328", "full_name": "Megan M. Pignato, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6066328", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Megan M. Pignato, MD, is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Utah. She earned her MD from the University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine at the University of New Mexico, where she received recognition for teaching and service. Her early research began through the MSTAR program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she studied exercise engagement and outcomes in osteoarthritis. Since then, she has presented nationally on topics including quality improvement in heart failure care and diagnostic challenges in acute care. She has also co-authored peer-reviewed work on musculoskeletal disorders. Dr. Pignato has worked as a hospitalist at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center and as a locums physician in both West Virginia and California before joining the University of Utah. 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Her academic and research interests focus on competency-based medical education and the integration of compassion into clinical education. She is the course director for Advanced Internal Medicine in the School of Medicine and Medical Director of Rose Park Primary Care Clinic, a student-led clinic dedicated to community-centered care and interprofessional education. Dr. Raaum received her M.D. from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, and completed her internal medicine residency at the University of Utah. She has advanced training in developing faculty competency in assessment through the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education and in applied compassion through the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education at Stanford University. She is currently a Fellow in the American College of Physicians and a member of the Society for General Internal Medicine.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions General Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Raaum S\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0534128", "full_name": "Nathan J. Ragle, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0534128", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Nathan Ragle, MD, is a physician at the Madsen Internal Medicine Clinic. As a General Internist, his research interests include anything related to general internal medicine and preventative medicine. Dr. Ragle received his MD degree from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science/The Chicago Medical School. He received residency training in general internal medicine from the University of Utah. Nathan Ragle, MD, is a physician at the Madsen Internal Medicine Clinic. As a General Internist his clinical interests include healthcare and treatment of acute and chronic medical problems in adults. Dr. Ragle received a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from The University of Puget Sound and an MD degree from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science/The Chicago Medical School. He received training in Internal Medicine from the University of Utah. He is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Utah.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions General Medicine", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Ragle NJ\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0973740", "full_name": "Santosh Reddy, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0973740", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Santosh Reddy MD, is a Professor within the Division of General Internal Medicine and the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Utah Healthcare system. He completed Internal Medicine residency at the University of Connecticut. He subsequently worked at the Marshfield clinic in Wisconsin then at Texas A&M/Scott and White as a clinical teaching faculty prior to transferring to University of Utah in 2014. He enjoys teaching medical students and residents in a wide variety of inpatient settings and his work has been recognized by receiving multiple \"Outstanding Faculty\" teaching awards in Texas and at the University of Utah. He enjoys taking care of inpatient/hospitalized patients with the diversity of clinical presentations and challenges this setting offers. He served as the medical director for both inpatient advanced practice clinician (APC) program that started in 2015 and the APC fellowship program at the University of Utah till 2025. Dr Reddy helped start a Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) based procedure team that includes a wide range of trainees. 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She then joined faculty at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore, MD where she has practiced for the past decade and was inducted into the Miller-Coulson Academy for Clinical Excellence in recognition of her clinical work. In the past, Dr. Sateia has served as Senior Associate Program Director for the Osler Medical Residency at Johns Hopkins, Core Faculty for the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine learning communities, and has been appointed to numerous institutional committees and councils focused on ambulatory operations, wellbeing, EMR, and AI implementation and assessment. 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She is originally from India and had prior training in Obstetrics and Gynecology. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine from St.Francis Hospital, Evanston, Illinois in 2011 and then joined the Medical College of Wisconsin in 2011 as an academic Hospitalist. At Medical College of Wisconsin, she had several leadership roles including Hospitalist Director of Operations, Section Director for Hospital Medicine, Medical Unit Director, and Physician Advisor with Utilization review. She has led multiple quality improvement projects in her previous roles. She has been nominated for teaching awards by both medical students and residents at her previous institution. Currently, at the University of Utah, besides clinical work at both Main University Hospital and at Huntsman Cancer Hospital, Meenu also has active roles as Physician Advisor with Utilization Review and as Master Clinician Observer with M3 and M4 Clerkship and as Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship Director. 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As a specialist in inpatient Hospital Medicine, his interests include delivering premiere inpatient patient care, health informatics, quality improvement, and optimizing the systems that support patient care. Dr. Sonne completed his medical degree at Georgetown University School of Medicine and his residency training in internal medicine at NYU Langone Health. In the past, he served as Medical Director of the Medicine Care Transitions Unit at NYU Langone Health which specialized in caring for patients with difficult transitions in care, and as Chair of the Medicine Epic Optimization Committee. In these roles, he focused on patient-centered care, improving provider workflows, enhancing interdisciplinary communication, and advancing patient safety and efficiency through electronic medical record innovation. 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Dr. Stinson received her bachelor's degree from St. Olaf College and her medical degree from the University of Minnesota. She did her residency and her chief residency in internal medicine at the University of Utah. Academic interests include medical education.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions General Medicine", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Stinson L\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6024952", "full_name": "Kasey A. 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As a general internist, his clinical interests include all aspects of adult preventive health care and acute and chronic adult health problems (eg., hypertension, diabetes, cholesterol disorders, asthma, COPD, heart failure, coronary heart disease, venous thromboembolism, etc.). He has special interest in the management of resistant hypertension. Dr. Stults received his M.D. degree at the University of Rochester School of Medicine. He received training in medicine and pulmonary diseases from the University of Utah Medical Center and from the University of Rochester Medical Center. Dr. Stults currently serves as Chief of the Division of General Internal Medicine. 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Dr. Timm is a primary care internal medicine physician with a clinical practice based at the Salt Lake City Veterans Affairs Medical Center. His clinical interests include diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal issues in primary care and point of care ultrasound. Dr. Timm received his M.D. from Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He completed Internal Medicine Residency training and served as a Chief Medical Resident at the University of Utah. 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She trained in Internal Medicine at the University of Maryland Medical Center.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions General Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Tuan J\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6066231", "full_name": "Laxmi Upadhyay, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6066231", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions General Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Upadhyay L\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6032032", "full_name": "Valerie M. Vaughn, MD, MS, SFHM, FACP", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6032032", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Associate Professor", "bio": "Dr. Valerie Vaughn is a tenured Associate Professor, the Bertram H. and Janet M. Schaap Presidential Endowed Chair, and Director of Clinical Research for the Department of Internal Medicine. A national leader in hospital medicine, Dr. Vaughn envisions a world where patient care is rapidly and iteratively improved by generating and implementing high quality, high value evidence across diverse context with teams that are compassionate, collaborative, and happy. Dr. Vaughn's research targets critical challenges in healthcare, focusing on reducing diagnostic error and curbing antibiotic overuse, especially during transitions of care. As a practicing hospitalist, Dr. Vaughn is at the forefront of understanding how hospitalists contribute to both diagnostic accuracy and antibiotic stewardship. Her collaborative work spans key areas such as physician decision-making, cognitive error, organizational culture, and the development of quality measures to drive better patient outcomes. Dr. Vaughn's work has been supported by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality , the National Academy of Medicine , the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute, and the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation . An accomplished scholar, Dr. Vaughn has published over 80 peer-reviewed articles in top journals, including JAMA , BMJ , JAMA Internal Medicine , and Annals of Internal Medicine . She is the hospitalist lead of the Antimicrobial Use Initiative within the Michigan Hospital Medicine Safety Consortium, helping hospitals harness data to improve infection care. 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Vinik, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0356161", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Vinik completed medical school at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in 1999 and Internal Medicine residency at Yale, Greenwich Hospital in 2002. He subsequently began his career as a full-time Hospitalist caring for inpatients at the University of Utah Hospitals. He practiced as a full time hospitalist for 9 years and then began a gradual transition to healthcare administration. Dr. Vinik was Medical Director for Case Management and Utilization Review from 2011 until 2015. He led the initiative on physician education about ICD-10 at the University hospital. By focusing on improving documentation and inpatient coding University hospital saw improvement in revenue as well as risk adjusted outcomes, helping to keep the hospital in the top 10 of Vizient rankings for 11 years in a row. In January 2015, Dr. Vinik began as Medical Director for GBS Benefits, a Utah based health insurance broker and consultant. He was Chief Medical Officer for the University of Utah Health Plans from 2015 to 2020, then returned to hospital administration in 2020 where he serves as Chief Medical Operations Officer where he is responsible for Ambulatory Pharmacy as well as other administrative roles.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions General Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Vinik RG\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0281793", "full_name": "Nathan A. Wanner, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0281793", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Nathan Wanner, MD, is a Professor within the Division of General Internal Medicine and the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Utah Hospital. He is the Director of the University of Utah Hospital Medicine Section and the Inpatient Chief Value Officer for the Department of Internal Medicine. As a hospitalist, he enjoys taking care of hospitalized patients with a variety of acute medical problems. His specific clinical interests include palliative care, communication, and quality improvement. Dr. Wanner received his MD from Indiana University School of Medicine. He was trained in Internal Medicine at the University of Utah where he received the William D. Odell Award as the Outstanding Senior Resident and also served as Chief Medical Resident. Dr. Wanner is also certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. He appreciates having the opportunity to make a broad impact in patient care through leadership and mentoring of other clinicians.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor (Clinical) Anesthesiology - Adjunct Assistant Professor Academic Divisions General Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Hospice and Palliative Medicine)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Wanner NA\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6030677", "full_name": "Kira C. Watson, MD, MPH", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6030677", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Kira Watson, MD, MPH is a primary care provider at Sugarhouse Clinic. She is trained in both internal medicine and pediatrics, and now practices as a general internist and pediatrician. Dr. Watson speaks both English and Spanish. Dr. Watson grew up in Miami, Florida. She received her undergraduate degree from Pomona College in Claremont, CA and her MD, MPH from Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. She completed a four-year Combined Internal Medicine-Pediatrics residency, and a one-year Quality Improvement Fellowship at LAC+USC Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA. 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She went on to complete her fellowship in Hospice and Palliative Care at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in 2012. After completion of her fellowship, Dr. Wei remained within the University of Texas system as a faculty member practicing full-time inpatient and outpatient palliative care at Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center. In that role, Dr. Wei has been very involved in teaching and has practiced in both cancer and non-cancer settings. She has also served as the Coordinator of the Palliative Medicine Clinic at the Memorial Hermann Cancer Center. She joined the Palliative Care Service at the University of Utah in 2014. 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As a hospitalist and Geriatrician, her research interests include caring for older adults in the hospital setting. Weiss received her MD from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. She received training in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics from the University of Utah. In the past, Weiss served as a chief medical resident in Internal Medicine.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions General Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Geriatric Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Weiss R\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0065447", "full_name": "Gavin S. 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As a hospitalist, her interests include caring for complex and acutely ill hospitalized patients and educating medical students and residents. Dr. Whipple received her medical degree from the University of Utah. She completed her residency training in Internal Medicine at the University of Utah after which she completed a year as Chief Medical Resident.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions General Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Whipple MA\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0090540", "full_name": "Sara W. Wikstrom, MD, FACP, MEd, MS", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0090540", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Sara W Wikstrom, MD is an Associate Professor within the Division of General Internal Medicine and the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Utah. As a hospitalist at the Huntsman Cancer Hospital, her clinical interests include caring for acutely ill hospitalized patients and the education of medical students and residents. Dr. Wikstrom received her BA in History from Yale College in 2002 and her MD from the University of Utah in 2008. She completed her training in internal medicine at The George Washington University Hospital in 2011. She served as a Chief Medical Resident and then joined the faculty at The George Washington University following her residency. While at George Washington, she served as the clerkship director for the internal medicine clerkship and also completed a Masters Degree in Education and Human Development. She is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and a member of the Society of General Internal Medicine. She joined the Division of General Internal Medicine at the University of Utah in 2019.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions General Medicine Board Certification National Board of Medical Examiners American Board of Internal Medicine", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Wikstrom SW\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6042581", "full_name": "James C. 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Clinical interests include the complete care of hospitalized patients with a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions. Clinical experience in both clinical and hospital setting spans over 20 yrs. He also has interest in both student and residency education. Dr. Win received his medical degree from Texas A&M University Health Science Center in 1992. In 1995, he completed his medical training in Internal Medicine at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. He served as Assistant then Associate Professor of Internal Medicine at Texas A&M University HSC and Scott & White Clinic and Hospital in Temple, TX from 1995 to 2016. Served as a primary care physician in the clinic for 15 years then transitioned to full time hospitalist in 2010 to present day. He has extensive educational experience and training of medical resident and medical students, serving as Core Faculty in residency program and as Clerkship Director in Internal Medicine at Texas A&M University HSC and Scott & White Clinic and Hospital. He is board certified in Internal Medicine, a fellow in the American College of Physicians, and inducted member in Alpha Omega Alpha.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions General Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Win S\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0221961", "full_name": "Scott C. Woller, MD", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u0221961", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Woller’s academic interests reside in thrombosis medicine and anticoagulation management. With a particular interest in the prevention of venous thromboembolic disease, Dr. Woller has served as investigator on multiple ongoing and completed clinical trials including the NIH-funded studies. Dr. Woller is Co-Chair for the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) Clinical Practice Guideline that addresses antithrombotic therapy for venous thromboembolic disease, and as was a panelist for the Vascular Access Appropriateness Panel housed at the University of Michigan. Dr. Woller is an invited panelist for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Risk Assessment Model for the Prevention of Venous Thromboembolic Disease in Medical Patients program. Dr. Woller is Professor of Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Professor in Research, Intermountain Healthcare, and is a recognized teacher and recipient of the Intermountain Medical Center Housestaff Teaching Award (2011), the University of Utah School of Medicine Outstanding Faculty Teaching Award (2012), and the University of Utah Department of Internal Medicine Outstanding Faculty Subspecialty Teaching Award (2021, 2024). Dr. Woller, Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians (FCCP) and Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP), served as Utah Chapter Governor of the American College of Physicians (Class of 2025). Dr. Woller's research group was awarded the 2015 U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Healthcare-Associated Venous Thromboembolism (HA-VTE) Prevention Challenge Award. It was with sincere humility and gratitude that Dr. Woller received the Intermountain Health Patient Experience Award (2022, 2024). Dr. Woller received his medical degree from Northwestern University Medical School in 2000. Dr. Woller completed his residency at the University of Utah Hospital (2003) then served as Chief Medical Resident in 2003-04. 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Wahlen Veterans Affairs Hospital in Salt Lake City. As an Internist and Hospitalist, his clinical interests include general internal medicine of the hospitalized patient, quality improvement, and Palliative Care. Peter Yarbrough received his MD from the University of Cincinnati in 2005. He received training in medicine and from the University of Utah, completing his training in 2008. Dr. Yarbrough served as a Chief Medical Resident following his residency. He joined the University of Utah Division of General Internal Medicine in 2009 and currently splits time between hospitalist clinical work and inpatient quality improvement initiatives.", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine Divisions: General Medicine", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Yarbrough P\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6031476", "full_name": "Audrey D. York, AS, BS, MD, MS", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6031476", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions General Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"York AD\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0688198", "full_name": "Taryn A. Young, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0688198", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions General Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Young TA\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6067088", "full_name": "Jeffrey Yung, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6067088", "division_ids": [ "general-internal-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Jeffrey Yung, MD is a hospitalist/nocturnist at the U and Huntsman. He is interested in global health, health equity, and medical education. He received his MD from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson and received training in medicine from Oregon Health & Science University.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions General Medicine Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) National Board of Medical Examiners", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Yung J\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0492633", "full_name": "Katherine A. Anderson, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0492633", "division_ids": [ "geriatrics" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Katherine Anderson, MD, is a geriatrician at the University of Utah and Veterans Affairs Hospital and Clinics. She graduated from the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle and continued her training in Internal Medicine at the University of Utah. She went on to complete a fellowship in Clinical Geriatric Medicine followed by an Advanced Fellowship in Geriatrics with a focus on education and faculty development. She is board certified in Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine. Dr. Anderson is the lead physician for the Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP) a program aimed at preventing delirium in patients over 70 that are admitted to the University Hospital. Her outpatient practice is primarily at the VA where she is the co-founder of the multidisciplinary Geriatric Assessment Clinic and additionally provides ongoing primary care and consultative services for geriatric patients. Dr. Anderson is a Clinician Educator at the University of Utah and Veterans Affairs Hospital Clinics. As a geriatrician clinician educator, her academic interests include education for medical students, residents and fellows in geriatric medicine. She is the Director the Clinical Method Curriculum, a four year Learning Community based doctoring course for medical student at the University of Utah, and is the Assistant Fellowship Director for Geriatrics. Dr. Anderson played a key roll in developing the current Interprofessional Education Program for University Health Sciences. She is a Fellow in the Academy of Health Science Educators, serves on the Editorial Board for the Education Committee of the American Geriatrics Society and is an active member of the American Geriatrics Society Teachers and Interprofessional Education sections.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Geriatrics Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Geriatric Medicine)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Anderson KA\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0032901", "full_name": "Byron D. Bair, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0032901", "division_ids": [ "geriatrics" ], "title": "Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Bair has been working in the field of geriatrics and psychiatry since 1991 when he began working at the Salt Lake City VA Medical Center. He has a strong interest in rural health, and, in 2008, was selected to direct one of three new VA Rural Health Resource Centers to better understand rural health issues for veterans and develop special practices and products to provide better care to veterans living in rural areas. Dr. Bair is the Director of the Veterans Rural Health Resource Center – Western Region housed at the VAMC in Salt Lake City. Dr. Bair also has many research interests, with a focus on developing novel care delivery models for older adults that improve patient focused care, quality of care outcomes, and have a positive impact on resource utilization and costs. Received ACLS certification in 2012 from http://www.aclscertification.com", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor (Clinical) Psychiatry - Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Adult Psychiatry Geriatrics Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Geriatric Medicine) American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Sub: Geriatric)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Bair BD\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0104300", "full_name": "Carole Annalise Baraldi, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0104300", "division_ids": [ "geriatrics" ], "title": "Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Carole Baraldi, M.D., is a professor in the Division of Geriatrics and a faculty member at the George E. Whalen Veterans Affairs Medical Center Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center (GRECC). She is board certified in Geriatrics and Hospice and Palliative Medicine and is a Certified Medical Director in Post-Acute and Long Term Care. Her current clinical interests include optimizing care of frail, geriatric surgical patients. She has focused much of her clinical career on care of seriously ill older adults in long-term settings including skilled nursing and assisted living settings. Her academic interests include education of medical students, residents and fellows in the clinical setting, multi-disciplinary care models in the care of geriatric surgical patients, transitions of care and end-of-life care models. Dr. Baraldi received her M.D. degree from The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and completed an internal medicine residency at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. She received additional training with geriatric fellowships at the University of Utah School of Medicine. After concluding formal training in 2000, Dr. Baraldi practiced geriatrics in the Salt Lake City community in skilled nursing care, hospice care and primary care. In 2009 she returned to an academic career at the University of Utah. There, she served as the Geriatric Fellowship Program Director for 13 years, and as a core faculty educator in the medical school Clinical Methods Curriculum for 4 years. She also functioned as a medical director at community skilled care facilities and the Salt Lake Veterans Home, providing medical leadership, clinical care and education in those settings. For the past 3 years she has helped develop and grow a new program, the Care Coordination and Optimization for Geriatric Surgery (COGS) service at the Salt Lake Veterans Administration Medical Center. After a childhood and early life in many countries and states, she has made Salt Lake City her home since 1997. She loves anything involving being outside. She also enjoys free time with her family which now includes a baby grand-daughter!", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Geriatrics Board Certification American Board of Hospice & Palliative Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Geriatric Medicine)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Baraldi CA\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6001458", "full_name": "Nicholas Brening, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6001458", "division_ids": [ "geriatrics" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Nicholas Brening, MD is an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Geriatrics. He is originally from Scottsbluff, Nebraska and attended the University of Nebraska College of Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. He attended the University of Utah for Internal Medicine training and Geriatrics Fellowship where he had the opportunity to learn from accomplished and renowned experts in the fields of Geriatrics, Cognitive Neurology, and Geriatric Psychiatry. Dr. Brening has always had a particular interest in the care of older adult patients. By focusing on aligning a patient's care with their goals and paying attention to \"what matters most\", he is able to achieve successful and personalized outcomes for his patients. During each clinical encounter, Dr. Brening strives to provide high-quality, compassionate and efficient care. Dr. Brening focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of Geriatric syndromes including: the diagnosis and ongoing care of patients with cognitive disorders and dementia, depression and anxiety in older adults, incontinence, frailty, and falls. His clinical interests also include the care of LGBT older adults. He partners with the Infectious Disease clinic to offer Geriatric services to older adult patients living with HIV. Dr. Brening is also the Associate Program Director for the Geriatrics Fellowship at the University of Utah and enjoys teaching fellows, resident physicians and medical students.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Geriatrics Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Geriatric Medicine)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Brening N\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6002880", "full_name": "Ryan M. Broxterman, PhD", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u6002880", "division_ids": [ "geriatrics" ], "title": "Research Assistant Professor", "bio": "Dr. Ryan M. Broxterman, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine in the Division of Geriatrics and an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Nutrition & Integrative Physiology at the University of Utah, and a Research Health Scientist at the Salt Lake City Veterans Affairs Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center. Dr. Broxterman is a member of the Utah Vascular Research Laboratory (UVRL) and maintains an extramurally-funded research program. His research broadly focuses on the integration of vascular, metabolic, and neuromuscular function as determinants of health and physical function. This includes assessing vascular function, oxygen transport and utilization, exercise tolerance, and skeletal muscle bioenergetics in health and disease. Dr. Broxterman has published over 65 peer-reviewed papers in journals such as European Respiratory Journal , Hypertension , Journal of Physiology , and Journal of Applied Physiology .", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine Divisions: Geriatrics", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Broxterman RM\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0506935", "full_name": "Jorie M. Butler, PhD", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u0506935", "division_ids": [ "geriatrics" ], "title": "Research Associate Professor", "bio": "A behavioral scientist by training, my research focuses on designing, implementing, and evaluating sociotechnical solutions that improve patient-centered care, clinical decision making, and healthcare delivery. My work brings together user-centered design, implementation science, and learning health system methods to address complex challenges in clinical practice. A central theme of my research is understanding how patients' goals, preferences, functional status, and lived experiences can be more effectively incorporated into clinical decision making. I develop and evaluate methods for integrating patient-generated health data and electronic health record data to support personalized, age-friendly care, with a particular emphasis on older adults, Veterans, and individuals with complex chronic conditions. My research also examines clinician cognition and decision making, including diagnostic and treatment decisions, adoption of clinical decision support and artificial intelligence, and the organizational and sociotechnical factors that influence implementation in real-world healthcare settings. I lead interdisciplinary studies that use qualitative, quantitative, mixed methods, and usability approaches to design and rapidly evaluate health information technologies that improve both clinician and patient outcomes. As Associate Director for Education and Evaluation for the VA Salt Lake City Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center (GRECC), I lead evaluation of educational and clinical innovation programs while mentoring trainees across multiple disciplines. My work aims to accelerate the translation of biomedical informatics innovations into learning health systems that improve care for patients, clinicians, and health systems. Research Statement My research interests include sociotechnical systems and implementation science of patient-centered care, geriatrics, and medical decision-making (including shared decision-making). I engage in foundational development, evaluation, and implementation of informatics solutions supporting medical decision-making across healthcare systems and decision contexts, e.g., chronic pain, antibiotic prescribing, sepsis, and cancer. My expertise includes qualitative, quantitative, and survey methods examining individual differences, workflow, and usability, for patient and clinician-facing technology. Trained in team science since graduate school, I have contributed leadership to sociotechnical work within a team science environment. I have led sociotechnical research, qualitative research, survey design, and implementation studies as a co-Investigator across multiple projects. I have also provided mentorship to junior colleagues as second or co-first author on multiple occasions. I am Associate Director for Education and Evaluation in the VA Salt Lake City Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center (GRECC) and a Principal Investigator in the VA Salt Lake City Informatics, Decision-Enhancement, and Anal…", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Biomedical Informatics , Primary - Internal Medicine Divisions: Geriatrics", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Butler JM\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0275513", "full_name": "Shaun M. Chatelain, DO", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0275513", "division_ids": [ "geriatrics" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Shaun Chatelain, DO, is a geriatrician in the Sugarhouse Health Center and Madsen Health Center Geriatrics clinics. As a geriatrician he loves taking care of older patients and learning from them. He has a particular interest in bone health and preventing/treating osteoporosis. He also has an appreciation for geriatric behavioral health and de-prescribing in the setting of polypharmacy. Originally from snowy Utah, Shaun studied osteopathic medicine at Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine and graduated in 2014. He then went on to Internal Medicine Residency at the University of Arizona in Tucson. After finishing residency, he completed a fellowship in Geriatrics at the University of Utah. Dr. Chatelain attended The Utah State University and majored in biological engineering prior to medical school. He is an avid supporter of Utah State athletics, in particular, Aggie basketball. In his spare time, he enjoys hiking, skiing, and fly fishing and spending time with his wife, toddler and Pomeranian.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Geriatrics Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Geriatric Medicine)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Chatelain SM\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0723958", "full_name": "Anthony J. Donato, PhD, MS", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u0723958", "division_ids": [ "geriatrics" ], "title": "Professor", "bio": "My primary research focus is vascular aging, in particular the cellular, molecular and tissue specific events that induce reductions in muscle blood flow during exercise, impair arterial endothelial function and stiffen large elastic arteries in older rodents/adults. These vascular phenotypes contribute to the age related decline in functional capacity and the development of cardiovascular disease, and can be ameliorated by lifestyle interventions such as habitual exercise and caloric restriction. My secondary focus, is to elucidate the cellular pathways which confer the vaso-protective effects of these lifestyle interventions and try to activate these pathways pharmacologically to see if this will confer some of the same benefits. I have used human, rodent, and cell models to address these questions and utilized a wide range of contemporary translational experimental techniques from microRNA gene expression to ultrasonography to investigate the aforementioned interests.", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine Divisions: Geriatrics", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Donato AJ\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0676413", "full_name": "Timothy W. Farrell, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0676413", "division_ids": [ "geriatrics" ], "title": "Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Timothy Farrell, MD, AGSF is Presidential Endowed Chair in the Division of Geriatrics, Professor of Medicine and Geriatrics Division Associate Chief for Age-Friendly Care, Adjunct Professor of Family Medicine, Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah. He also serves as Physician Investigator at the VA Salt Lake City Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center. He received his A.B. from Dartmouth College and his M.D. from the University of Massachusetts Medical School, followed by family medicine residency and geriatric medicine training at Brown University. Dr. Farrell's academic interests include age-friendly health systems, medical ethics, unrepresented older adults, transitions of care, and interprofessional education and practice. He is a previous recipient of a HRSA Geriatric Academic Career Award (GACA). Dr. Farrell served as Chair of the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) Ethics Committee, Co-Chair of the AGS Tideswell Leaders in Aging Special Interest Group, and as a Fellow of the University of Utah Academy of Health Science Educators. He is a member of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, Journal for Healthcare Quality, and AGS Geriatrics Review Syllabus editorial boards. He served as Director of the University of Utah Health Interprofessional Education (IPE) Program between 2016 - 2021. Dr. Farrell was also named as a 2016-17 Leadership Scholar by the Tideswell/AGS/ADGAP Emerging Leaders in Aging Program. His work in medical ethics includes leading the 2017 AGS position statement on socially isolated \"unbefriended\" or \"unrepresented\" older adults and leading an AGS position statement and companion manuscript regarding ethical allocation of limited health care resources during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Dr. Farrell serves as co-principal investigator of an AGS subaward under a Council of Medical Specialty Societies (CMSS) contract with the CDC, \"Specialty Societies Advancing Adult Immunization.\" He is actively involved in local and national efforts to oppose ageism. In 2021, Dr. Farrell led University of Utah Health's successful application to the Institute for Health Improvement for Age-Friendly Committed to Care Excellence Status, and he continues to advance age-friendly initiatives locally, regionally, and nationally. In 2026, Dr. Farrell was elected to the AGS Board of Directors.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Geriatrics Board Certification American Board of Family Medicine American Board of Family Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Farrell TW\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0854060", "full_name": "Kristin M. Hueftle, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0854060", "division_ids": [ "geriatrics" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Hueftle is an assistant professor in the Division of Geriatrics at the University of Utah. Dr. Hueftle received her M.D. from Creighton University School of Medicine in Omaha, NE. She then completed her residency in internal medicine followed by fellowship training in geriatrics at the University of Utah. She received her nursing home medical director certification through the Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine. Dr. Hueftle serves as medical director at the William E Christoffersen Salt Lake Veterans Home, where she oversees both post-acute and long-term care in the skilled nursing home setting. Dr. Hueftle's current clinical practice is in the University of Utah Geriatric Clinic located in the Madsen Health Center. She provides primary care for the geriatric population using a multidisciplinary team-based approach. She also performs comprehensive evaluations focusing on a variety of common geriatric syndromes such as cognitive impairment, frailty, and polypharmacy. Dr. Hueftle is board-certified in internal medicine and geriatric medicine. American Geriatrics Society Utah Geriatrics Society American College of Physicians Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Geriatrics Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Geriatric Medicine) National Board of Medical Examiners", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Hueftle KM\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0034249", "full_name": "Philip A. Kithas, MD, PhD, BA", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0034249", "division_ids": [ "geriatrics" ], "title": "Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Kithas has been a staff physician at the George E. Wahlen Salt Lake Veterans Health Care System for 25 years and was General Medicine Section Chief from September 1999 to October 2006 when he joined the Geriatrics Division. The majority of this time Dr. Kithas has been devoted to the clinical care of older veterans. Administratively, Dr. Kithas has been involved in efforts to improve the quality and provision of this care to veterans seen at the Salt Lake VA Medical Center and its associated CBOCs and contract clinics. In caring for these veterans Dr. Kithas has further developed with regard to management of their usually multiple and complex medical problems. He worked tirelessly to continue to improve the care of our veterans through clinical and administrative means while helping to educate them in becoming partners in their care. At the same time Dr. Kithas has significantly contributed to the education of future providers in the complex yet rewarding care of the older adult. Finally, Dr Kithas has developed research interests in geriatric cardiovascular medicine which is a major focus during his career e.g. cardiovascular disease, hypertension, hyperlipidemia and anticoagulation management in the elderly. After 25 years at the Salt Lake VA Medical Center Dr Kithas retired and moved to the University of Utah Madsen Geriatric Clinic to continue the above efforts.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Geriatrics Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Kithas PA\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0723954", "full_name": "Lisa A. Lesniewski, MA, PhD", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u0723954", "division_ids": [ "geriatrics" ], "title": "Professor", "bio": "Dr. Lesniewski is an Associate Professor in the Division of Geriatrics and is an Adjunct Associate Professor with the Department of Nutrition and Integrative Physiology. She is a GRECC investigator and the Co-Principal Investigator of the Translational Vascular Physiology Lab. Research Statement Dr. Lesniewski's primary research interests are to understand how aging modulates the susceptibility of the vascular and metabolic systems to high fat feeding/obesity and to understand how aging modifies atherosclerotic burden and severity. Within these general research areas, Dr. Lesniewski examines the role that adipose inflammation plays in inducing systemic metabolic and vascular dysfunction with aging and high fat feeding, as well as the role of adipose tissue a in this systemic dysfunction. To examine these interests, Dr. Lesniewski utilizes dietary and genetic manipulation of rodent models to examine whole body and in vitro metabolic and vascular function. In addition, Dr. Lesniewski utilizes genetic and surgical models of atherosclerosis to elucidate novel pathways that modulate atheroslcerotic burden and severity across the lifespan.", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine Divisions: Geriatrics", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Lesniewski LA\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6063171", "full_name": "Alayne D. Markland, DO, MSc", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6063171", "division_ids": [ "geriatrics" ], "title": "Professor", "bio": "Alayne D. Markland, DO, MSc , is a tenured Professor and holds the D. Kevin Barnes, MD and Dottie Barnes Presidential Endowed Chair in the Division of Geriatrics within the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Utah. In this role, she also serves as the Executive Director of the Center on Aging. At the Salt Lake City VA Health Care System, she is an investigator in the Salt Lake City Geriatric Research, Educational, and Clinical Center (GRECC). She is a nationally and internationally recognized expert in lower urinary tract disorders, women’s health, and aging, with broad expertise ranging from population-based studies, multicenter clinical trials, and implantation studies to increase access to incontinence care with the use of technology. Dr. Markland’s overarching research goal focuses on optimizing community-based life functioning through the prevention and treatment of geriatric syndromes in older individuals with a specific focus on lower urinary tract symptoms and incontinence. Incontinence has enormous implications for personal dignity and quality of life. She serves as both PI and co-Investigator on a variety of NIH-funded, VA-funded, and AHRQ-funded research projects to enhance access to behavioral interventions, while also trying to prevent lower urinary tract symptoms across the lifespan. Dr. Markland is the Principal Investigator on a NIDDK-funded U01 grant, two NIDDK-funded R01 grants, an implementation consortium grant from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality/DHHS and has a NIA K24 Mid-career Award in Aging Research entitled, “ Research and Mentoring Program in Improving Access to Incontinence Care for Older Adults .” Throughout her career, Dr. Markland has received continual NIH and VA funding, served as an ad-hoc member on the NIH and VA study sections, and published over 190 peer-reviewed publications with over 10,000 citations per Google Scholar. She brings clinical geriatric medicine expertise and 20 years of experience treating adults with lower urinary tract symptoms at university and VA-based clinics. As a clinician investigator, her research focuses on analyzing population-based studies, conducting clinical intervention research focused on behavioral and pharmacologic treatments, improving measures related to bladder and bowel symptoms, increasing access to care using mobile health technology, and mentoring early-stage investigators.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor Academic Divisions Geriatrics Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Geriatric Medicine) American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians (Geriatric Medicine)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Markland AD\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0107655", "full_name": "Jonathan Nebeker, MD, MS", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u0107655", "division_ids": [ "geriatrics" ], "title": "Professor", "bio": "Dr. Nebeker is Chief Medical Informatics Officer (CMIO) at Veterans Health Administration (VHA) central office and Professor of Medicine at the University of Utah. His degrees and training took place at Harvard and the University of Pennsylvania. He practices geriatrics at the Salt Lake City VA Medical Center. He has been the clinical and/or informatics lead of all EHR-related and health IT modernization programs at VA from 2014 through present. He works with other federal agencies and industry associations on standards and best practices to help VHA participate in markets of health IT and content. His research has three areas of focus: adverse drug events, human interface design, and analytical systems/advanced process analysis. His work concerning the characterization, epidemiology, and prevention of adverse drug events is widely cited. Much of this work concerns how EHRs help or don’t help prevent these events. From 2005 through 2015, he focused on translating basic science of cognitive and social psychology to medical informatics and EHR design. Randomized controlled trials of his novel user-interface designs have demonstrated increased accuracy of and decreased time to diagnosis of medical conditions. He incorporates these lessons into the design of VA’s EHR systems. In 2008, he established the scientific computing infrastructure for Veterans Health Administration. His research now focuses on machine learning and artificial intelligence for human and electronic process control in support of a highly reliable, learning health system. Research Statement Dr. Nebeker directs active research projects on translating theory from the cognitive and social sciences to guide the design of software for clinicians, for real-time surveillance of safe operation and safe use of EHR systems, and for design of information systems for real-time analytics.", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine Divisions: Geriatrics", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Nebeker J\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0833346", "full_name": "Paige Patterson, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0833346", "division_ids": [ "geriatrics" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Paige Patterson, MD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Utah. Dr. Patterson received her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Louisville School of Medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. She then completed residency and an internship in the dual Internal Medicine and Pediatrics program at the University of Utah Hospital, serving as Chief Resident in her final year. She completed a fellowship in Hospice and Palliative Medicine at the University of Utah Hospital in 2017. After working for several years as a palliative medicine physician, she developed a passion for caring for older individuals, helping them live the best life they can. Pursuing expertise in this setting, she completed a Geriatrics fellowship at the University of Utah and subsequently joined the Division of Geriatrics as a faculty member. Dr. Patterson is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Pediatrics. She also holds a subspecialty board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. She is a member of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, American Academy of Pediatrics, the American College of Physicians, and the American Geriatrics Society.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Geriatrics Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Hospice and Palliative Medicine) American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatrics)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Patterson P\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6035026", "full_name": "Celia A. Peña, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6035026", "division_ids": [ "geriatrics" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "", "academic_information": "", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Peña CA\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6007159", "full_name": "Megan Puckett, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6007159", "division_ids": [ "geriatrics" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Megan Puckett, MD is an Associate Professor and geriatrician at the University of Utah. She is a native Nebraskan who graduated from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine and continued her training in Internal Medicine at the University of Utah. There, she discovered her passion for caring for older adults and as a result, went on to complete a fellowship in Geriatric Medicine. She is board certified in both Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine. Dr. Puckett’s current outpatient primary care practice is at Madsen Geriatrics Clinic at the University of Utah. She has a particular clinical interest in fall evaluations, polypharmacy reduction, and end-of-life care. She is also the Director for the Inpatient Geriatrics Consult service at the University Hospital. Her academic interests include geriatric medical education and systems quality improvement to provide age-friendly-care. She enjoys gardening, paddleboarding, backpacking, and hiking around the beautiful state of Utah.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Geriatrics Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Geriatric Medicine)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Puckett M\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0415925", "full_name": "Randall W. Rupper, MD, MPH", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0415925", "division_ids": [ "geriatrics" ], "title": "Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Randall Rupper, MD, MPH, is a Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Geriatrics, at the University of Utah. He joined the University of Utah’s Division of Geriatrics and the Salt Lake City VA Medical Center in 2003. Dr. Rupper is a geriatrician and health services researcher whose work focuses on improving care delivery for older adults, particularly rural patients and individuals living with dementia, as well as their caregivers. Dr. Rupper serves as Director of the Salt Lake City Veterans Affairs Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center (GRECC), where he leads interdisciplinary efforts in geriatric research, education, and clinical innovation. He provides geriatric medicine services through the Salt Lake City VA Medical Center and University of Utah Health. In addition, he is an investigator at the Huntsman Cancer Institute and a member of the Cancer Control and Population Sciences program. He also contributes to aging policy and advocacy as a board member of the Utah Commission on Aging. Dr. Rupper’s primary research involves developing and evaluating clinical systems that 1) provide for surveillance of the medical decision-making needs of elderly patients and their caregivers and 2) deliver appropriately personalized decision support. His work involves the demonstration of new models of access, especially within Federal programs, including Medicare and the Veterans Health Administration. Examples of outreach models include the use of community navigators to improve cancer care among Native Americans and the use of internet-based support for caregivers of dementia patients. Dr. Rupper was co-principal investigator of an HCI project aimed at improving cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment for underserved American Indians by removing barriers, both local and institutional, to receiving appropriate care. Dr. Rupper earned his medical degree from Stanford University and completed his residency at the University of Washington. He earned a master’s in public health from the University of North Carolina and completed fellowships at UNC-Chapel Hill and the University of Utah.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Geriatrics", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Rupper RW\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0295285", "full_name": "Natalie A. Sanders, DO, FACP", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0295285", "division_ids": [ "geriatrics" ], "title": "Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Sanders is an Associate Professor with the Division of Geriatrics at the University of Utah. She has primary and consultative patient care responsibilities, performs clinical research, and educates students and residents of all levels across several health care disciplines. Dr. Sanders completed her undergraduate medical education at the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific in Pomona, CA. She subsequently graduated from the Internal Medicine Residency program from the University of Utah and was selected as a Chief Medical Resident. After practicing for three years as a General Internist with this same institution, Dr. Sanders formalized her training in a Geriatrics Fellowship. Upon completing her fellowship, Dr. Sanders worked as the geriatrician team member of the University of Utah Faint and Fall Clinic. The first clinic of its kind, this multidisciplinary clinic focused on providing expedited, standardized, evidenced based evaluation and treatment to patients with these conditions. Three years after its opening, Dr. Sanders became the Medical Director of the clinic and expanded assessments to include formal frailty evaluations. In 2017, Dr. Sanders narrowed her practice to focus on caring for geriatric patients. Her current clinical practice is at the University of Utah Geriatrics Clinic where she follows a panel of geriatric primary care patients and continues to provide consultative care with a specific focus on faint, fall, and frailty syndromes. She has served as a physician team member of the Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP). HELP is an international evidence based delirium prevention program, of which the University of Utah is a Center of Excellence. This program plays a key role in assisting the University of Utah to become nationally credited as an Age Friendly Health System. Dr. Sanders is recognized as an expert in faint, fall, and frailty syndromes as well as delirium prevention at her institution. Dr. Sanders actively participates in leadership development activities. In July 2023, she will begin serving as the Medical Director for the University of Utah Madsen Geriatrics Clinic. In addition to her clinical responsibilities, Dr. Sanders supervises medical students, residents, and geriatric fellows. She serves as the Program Director for the ACGME approved Geriatric Fellowship. She also co-leads the combined Medicine-Geriatrics integrated residency/fellowship program. In these roles, she mentors future geriatricians and works diligently to ensure the program is providing outstanding training in geriatrics. Dr. Sanders’ scholarly focus complements her clinical expertise. Highlights from her research include addressing the role decreased baroreceptor function has in precipitating falls, the use of testosterone and exercise to prevent future falls and fractures and how the information gained from a frailty assessment may predict patient outcomes and prognosis. She is currently involved in an effort to disseminate Patie…", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Geriatrics Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Geriatric Medicine)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Sanders NA\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6024588", "full_name": "Gabrielle A. Scannell, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6024588", "division_ids": [ "geriatrics" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "An expert in internal medicine and geriatrics, Dr. Scannell sees patients with a wide range of conditions affecting older adults, including complex geriatric syndromes. She specializes in caring for aging individuals with multiple chronic conditions, focusing on preserving function, quality of life, and independence. Driven by a commitment to improving healthcare outcomes for older adults, Dr. Scannell completed fellowship training in geriatrics. She has conducted research in pre-surgical optimization and strategies to reduce mortality in older adults undergoing surgery, reflecting her commitment to advancing the field and providing the highest quality care. As an Assistant Professor (Clinical) in the Department of Internal Medicine and Division of Geriatrics, Dr. Scannell provides clinical leadership and mentorship in the field of geriatric medicine to medical students, residents and fellows. She completed all of her post-medical school training at the University of Utah.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Geriatrics Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Geriatric Medicine)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Scannell GA\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0975300", "full_name": "Michelle Keown Sorweid, DO, MPH", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0975300", "division_ids": [ "geriatrics" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Michelle Sorweid, DO, MPH is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Division of Geriatrics. She obtained her Bachelor's of Science degree in Biological Sciences from the University of South Carolina in 2004, graduating from the South Carolina Honors College Magna cum Laude. She subsequently obtained her Master's degree in Public Health from Columbia University in New York, New York with a focus in Aging and Public Health. Her Master's thesis was on evaluating cognitive impairment in the community dwelling elderly. Dr. Sorweid attended medical school at the University of North Texas- Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Worth, Texas. She completed Internal Medicine residency in 2014 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Denver, Colorado and pursued her Geriatrics training at the University of Utah. She completed her clinical fellowship in 2015 and was selected for a VAMC Advanced Research Fellowship from 2015-2016 where she developed and completed a VA-sponsored research study with caregivers of veterans enrolled in a proactive telehealth cognitive evaluation program. Dr. Sorweid also completed a mini-fellowship at the University of Utah Cognitive Disorders clinic in 2015 where she trained with the state's renowned cognitive neurologists. In July of 2016, Dr. Sorweid became full-time faculty in the Division of Geriatrics in the School of Medicine at the University of Utah Health Science Center . As of July 2020, she is the medical director of the University of Utah's Aging Brain Care Program, which offers evaluation, diagnosis and ongoing management of cognitive complaints and disorders. She also focuses on multidisciplinary efforts to improve age-friendly health care and was awarded a Center on Aging Pilot Grant in Innovations in 2021. She has been the Principal investigator for clinical trials and is focusing on research to improve care for those with cognitive impairment.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Geriatrics Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Geriatric Medicine)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Sorweid MK\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0507532", "full_name": "Mark A. Supiano, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0507532", "division_ids": [ "geriatrics" ], "title": "Professor", "bio": "Mark A. Supiano, MD, is a geriatrician in the University Hospital Geriatrics Clinic. As a geriatrician, his clinical interests include providing comprehensive geriatric assessment consultations with a particular interest in high blood pressure (hypertension) and disorders of blood pressure regulation (orthostatic or postural hypotension). He has been regularly cited by the Best Doctors in America in Geriatric Medicine. Dr. Supiano received his MD from the University of Wisconsin and training in Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine from the University of Michigan. He was a University of Michigan faculty member prior to joining the Utah School of Medicine faculty in 2005. Throughout his career, Dr. Supiano has responded to the demographic imperative of our aging population in his clinical practice of Geriatric Medicine, in conducting patient-oriented clinical research, and in a commitment to medical education and research training. His research has been recognized with awards from the American Geriatrics Society and the Gerontological Society of America and he is a Fellow in each of these societies. He is currently a Board Member of the American Geriatrics Society and the Association of Directors of Academic Geriatric Programs.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor Physical Therapy & Athletic Training - Adjunct Professor Academic Divisions Geriatrics Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Geriatric Medicine)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Supiano MA\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0683397", "full_name": "Joel D. Trinity, PhD", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u0683397", "division_ids": [ "geriatrics" ], "title": "Associate Professor", "bio": "Dr. Trinity is an Associate Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine and Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Nutrition and Integrative Physiology. Dr. Trinity joined the UVRL in 2009 after completing his doctoral training at The University of Texas at Austin. Utilizing an integrative approach that combines in-vivo and in-vitro techniques Dr. Trinity's research examines the on the impact of age and disease, specifically hypertension, on vascular function and blood flow regulation. Research Statement I am an established investigator in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Geriatrics at the University of Utah and a longstanding faculty member (15 years) of the Utah Vascular Research Lab (UVRL). I am also a VA research scientist and GRECC (Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center) investigator at the Salt Lake City Veteran Affairs Medical Center. My research is predominantly human-based and utilizes an integrative approach to study cardiovascular and musculoskeletal function in health and disease. I am specifically focused on the complex interactions of redox stress, vascular function, and skeletal muscle function in aging and multimorbidity. These investigations require a unique combination of experimental approaches including the non-invasive assessment of vascular and skeletal muscle function, the intra-arterial infusion of vasoactive substances to pharmacologically dissect mechanisms contributing to blood vessel dysfunction with aging and disease, and translational techniques to assess skeletal muscle, mitochondrial, and endothelial cell function.", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine , Adjunct - Physical Therapy & Athletic Training Divisions: Geriatrics", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Trinity JD\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0599163", "full_name": "D. Walter Wray, PhD, MSc", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u0599163", "division_ids": [ "geriatrics" ], "title": "Professor", "bio": "Dr. Wray joined the Division of Geriatrics at the University of Utah as a Research Assistant Professor in 2008. He is a founding member of the Utah Vascular Research Laboratory ( www.uvrl.org ), a consortium that is affiliated with the University of Utah (Departments of Internal Medicine and Nutrition and Integrative Physiology) and the Salt Lake City Veterans Administration Medical Center Geriatrics, Research, Education and Clinical Center (SLC VAMC GRECC). Dr. Wray maintains an active, extramurally-funded research program within the UVRL that is broadly focused on vascular and autonomic physiology, with an emphasis on aging and age-related diseases such as heart failure (HF). Current projects include studies examining neurohumoral control of muscle blood flow at rest and during acute exercise, and studies focused on determining the causes and consequences of chronic sympathoexcitation in HF.", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine Divisions: Geriatrics", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Wray DW\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6029950", "full_name": "Yazan Abou-Ismail, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6029950", "division_ids": [ "hematology-hematologic-malignancies" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Yazan Abou-Ismail, MD (Mouhamed Yazan Abou-Ismail) is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the Division of Hematology and Hematologic Malignancies, and board-certified Hematologist and Internist. He specializes in treating non-malignant hematologic disorders, with special clinical interest in disorders of hemostasis and thrombosis, in which he has authored many peer-reviewed publications. Dr. Abou-Ismail's clinical and research interests include thrombotic microangiopathies such as thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, immune-mediated disorders of coagulation, as well as bleeding disorders such as von Willebrand Disease and rare blood disorders. Dr. Abou-Ismail earned his medical degree from Weill Cornell Medicine in Doha, Qatar in 2014, then completed residency training in Internal Medicine at Rochester General Hospital in Rochester, New York, followed by fellowship training in Hematology and Oncology at Case Western Reserve University, in Cleveland, OH, where he was the recipient of the 2018 Harris Foundation Award for hematology fellows. He was awarded the Faculty Teaching Award in 2022 and appointed as Associate Program Director for the University of Utah Hematology & Oncology Fellowship Program in 2023. He received the prestigious Qatar Foundation Legacy Award in 2025. For questions regarding Dr. Abou-Ismail's practice, our clinical programs or for help identifying the right Hematology specialist for you or for your family member, please feel free to contact our Clinical Care Specialist/New Patient Coordinator at (801) 585-6906.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Hematology & Hematologic Malignancies Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Abou-Ismail Y\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6069306", "full_name": "Sankalp Arora, MBBS", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6069306", "division_ids": [ "hematology-hematologic-malignancies" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Hematology & Hematologic Malignancies Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Arora S\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6032015", "full_name": "Meenakshi Banerjee, PhD", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u6032015", "division_ids": [ "hematology-hematologic-malignancies" ], "title": "Research Assistant Professor", "bio": "Dr. Meenakshi Banerjee is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine and an Investigator in the Molecular Medicine Program at the University of Utah. Her research centers on a fundamental and clinically important question: how do blood platelets and their bone marrow progenitors, megakaryocytes, function not merely as clotting cells, but as active drivers of inflammation, thrombosis, and organ dysfunction? Dr. Banerjee's laboratory takes a multi-omics approach to uncover novel regulators of platelet and megakaryocyte biology in the context of cardiometabolic and renal disease. Ongoing investigations focus on how thrombo-inflammatory platelet programs contribute to vascular dysfunction in diabetes, obesity, acute kidney injury (AKI), chronic kidney disease (CKD), and the emerging syndrome at their intersection: Cardiovascular Kidney Metabolic Syndrome (CKMS). The lab's overarching mission is to translate mechanistic discoveries into actionable clinical insights — identifying new therapeutic targets and biomarkers for diseases where inflammation, thrombosis, and organ dysfunction converge. By reframing platelets as active immune effectors rather than passive bystanders, Dr. Banerjee's lab aims to deepen the understanding of how thrombosis and inflammation intersect in cardiometabolic and renal diseases, and to identify more precise targets for intervention.", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine Divisions: Hematology & Hematologic Malignancies", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Banerjee M\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6006995", "full_name": "M. Kelsey Baron, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6006995", "division_ids": [ "hematology-hematologic-malignancies" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Kelsey Baron is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Hematology and Hematologic Malignancies. She specializes in treating patients with various types of lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Her current research focuses on improving outcomes in patients with lymphoma through novel treatment approaches, advancing clinical trials, evaluating outcomes for patients treated with bispecific antibodies, and expanding access to care for people with HIV associated lymphomas. She completed both her Internal Medicine residency training and Hematology & Oncology fellowship training at the University of Utah/Huntsman Cancer Institute. To schedule an appointment New Patients: 801-585-6906 Returning Patients: 801-585-2626 or schedule through MyChart For questions regarding our clinical programs or for help identifying the right Hematology specialist for you or for your family member, please feel free to contact our Clinical Care Specialist (801) 587-4630.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Hematology & Hematologic Malignancies Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Baron MK\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6070094", "full_name": "Luis Francisco Zirnberger Batista, PhD", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u6070094", "division_ids": [ "hematology-hematologic-malignancies" ], "title": "Professor", "bio": "Dr. Luis Batista holds the HCI Presidential Endowed Professor Chair in Hematologic Malignancies, with a primary appointment in the Department of Medicine and adjunct appointment in the Department of Oncological Sciences. Dr. Batista is a member of the Genomics, Epigenetics and Metabolism Program at the Huntsman Cancer Institute, where he also runs the Center for Telomere Biology Disorders and organizes the Genome Stability and Cancer (GStaC) Seminar Series. The overarching goal of the Batista lab is to understand the consequences of telomere dysfunction and DNA damage during tissue development. The Batista lab pioneered the use of targeted differentiation of human pluripotent stem cells towards hematopoietic progenitors to decipher how telomerase is regulated during hematopoiesis, and to uncover pathways leading from telomere shortening to hematopoietic failure. The lab has also uncovered novel non-coding RNA processing mechanisms that can be modulated to restore hematopoietic development in mutant cells. The Batista lab continues to break new ground by coupling molecular and biochemical assays with the ability to generate specific cell types that are impaired in patients. This approach has led the team to discover USB1, which is mutated in patients suffering with poikiloderma with neutropenia, as being a novel 3’- end miRNA deadenylase. Research in the Batista lab has opened novel alternatives that can be explored for treatment of aplastic anemia, bone marrow failure, and cancer. Originally from Porto, Portugal, Dr. Batista performed his PhD under the guidance of Dr. Carlos Menck (University of Sao Paulo) and Bernd Kaina (University of Mainz), working on DNA damage pathways in cancer. Dr. Batista then moved to Stanford University for his postdoctoral training, where he was awarded a Pew Fellowship, a CIRM postdoctoral fellowship, and a K99/R00 grant from the NIH to study telomerase regulation and telomere biology syndromes. In 2014 Dr. Batista started his independent career at Washington University in St. Louis where he was an Associate Professor of Medicine and served as Associate Director of the Center for Genome Integrity at the Siteman Cancer Center. In 2026, Dr. Batista relocated to the Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah. Dr. Batista’s work has been continuously funded by the National Institutes of Health and numerous grants from the Department of Defense (DOD). Dr. Batista has also been awarded grants from different foundations, including the American Cancer Society, the Edward Mallinckrodt Jr. Foundation, the V Foundation for Cancer Research, and the American Federation for Aging Research.", "academic_information": "Departments Adjunct - Radiation Oncology , Primary - Internal Medicine , Adjunct - Oncological Sciences Divisions: Hematology & Hematologic Malignancies", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Batista LFZ\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6029933", "full_name": "Anna E. Beaudin, PhD", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u6029933", "division_ids": [ "hematology-hematologic-malignancies" ], "title": "Professor", "bio": "Dr. Anna E. Beaudin is a Tenured Professor and Associate Chief of Basic Research in the Division of Hematology and Hematologic Malignancies, Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Utah School of Medicine. She holds adjunct appointments in the Department of Human Genetics and the Division of Microbiology and Immunology in the Department of Pathology and is a member of the Molecular Medicine Program and the Cell Response and Regulation Program at the Huntsman Cancer Institute. The overarching goal of Dr. Beaudin's research is to define the contribution of fetal hematopoiesis, or blood production, to immune development, immune function, and disease susceptibility across the lifespan. Hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) are responsible for sustaining production of all blood and immune cells across the lifespan. Dr. Beaudin's research focuses on fetal HSCs and the process of fetal hematopoiesis, in which transient HSCs produce a series of distinct blood and immune cells that function to meet the discrete immunological needs of the fetus across development. Fetal-derived immune cells are fundamentally distinct from immune cells produced in adulthood -- they defy conventional phenotypic and functional definitions, and seed developing organs where they persist across the lifespan of the animal to support tissue homeostasis. The Beaudin lab utilizes single-cell analysis, fate-mapping, and in vivo analysis in mouse models to investigate how these specialized cells are made during fetal hematopoiesis in order to gain insight into the role of these cells in tissue development, regeneration, and disease pathogenesis across the lifespan. We also investigate how perturbation of fetal hematopoiesis by extrinsic stimuli during development (infection, nutrition) shapes susceptibility to immune dysfunction by disrupting immune system establishment and reshaping the trajectory of adult hematopoiesis. Dr. Beaudin's training is highly interdisciplinary, spanning nutritional sciences, biochemistry, and developmental and stem cell biology, thereby allowing her to make unique contributions to research at the intersection of development, hematopoiesis, and immunology. Originally from Los Angeles, California, Dr. Beaudin completed a B.A. in Psychology and Ph.D. in Nutritional sciences at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. She continued her postdoctoral work at UC Santa Cruz, where she used a fate-mapping approach to discover a novel, transient hematopoietic progenitor that serves as a cell of origin for fetal-restricted innate-like lymphocytes (Beaudin et al, Cell Stem Cell, 2016; Beaudin & Forsberg, Blood, 2016). Since opening her lab in 2016, Dr. Beaudin's work has been funded by several NIH-funded awards, the Hellman Foundation, and she is a recipient of the Pew Biomedical Scholars Award. Dr. Beaudin is an active member of the International Society of Experimental Hematology, the American Society of Hematology, and the American Association of Immunologis…", "academic_information": "Departments Adjunct - Pathology , Adjunct - Human Genetics , Primary - Internal Medicine Divisions: Hematology & Hematologic Malignancies", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Beaudin AE\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6048555", "full_name": "Allison M. Bock, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6048555", "division_ids": [ "hematology-hematologic-malignancies" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Allison Bock is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Hematology and Hematologic Malignancies. She specializes in treating patients with lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia. She completed her Internal Medicine residency training at the University of Colorado and fellowship training in Hematology/Oncology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Her research focuses on improving outcomes for patients with lymphomas through the development of clinical trials with novel therapies and investigation of prognostic/predictive biomarkers including biological pathways and mechanisms that lead to therapy resistance. She is the principal investigator on multiple lymphoma clinical trials at Huntsman Cancer Institute, including an investigator-initiated randomized phase 2 study evaluating a bispecific antibody therapy for patients at high risk of relapse post CAR-T. She is a member of the NCI SWOG Lymphoma committee. She has medical licensure in the states of UT, WY, MT and ID in order to provide better access to care for the rural communities HCI serves. To schedule an appointment New Patients : 801-585-6906 Returning patients : 801-585-2626 or schedule through MyChart . For questions regarding our clinical programs or for help identifying the right Hematology specialist for you or for your family member, please feel free to contact our Clinical Care Specialist (801) 587-4630.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Hematology & Hematologic Malignancies Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Bock AM\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6043278", "full_name": "Shannon M. Buckley, PhD", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u6043278", "division_ids": [ "hematology-hematologic-malignancies" ], "title": "Associate Professor", "bio": "Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) investigator, and Co-Leader of the Cancer Biology and Microenvironment (CBM) Program The goal of my lab is to utilize genomic and proteomic approaches in normal and malignant hematopoietic cells to study molecular mechanisms regulating cell fate decisions. Our research specially focuses on studying posttranslational modifications by ubiquitin E3 ligases in self-renewal, differentiation, and transformation. Adult hematopoiesis is maintained throughout life by the hematopoietic stem cell (HSC), which are self-renewing population capable of generating all hematopoietic lineages. Within the bone marrow (BM) the HSCs are quiescent and can signaled to replenish the hematopoietic system in times of stress. Both intrinsic and extrinsic molecular mechanisms such as cytokine signaling and transcription factors play a key role in quiescence, self-renewal, and differentiation. In addition, the ubiquitin proteasome system (UPS), a key modulator of protein stability and function, regulates cell fate decisions adding an additional layer to molecular mechanisms regulating hematopoiesis. Ubiquitin E3 ligases are the substrate-recognizing component of the UPS that target specific proteins, tags them with polyubiquitin chains, and promotes their degradation through the proteasome. One family of E3 ligases is the FBOX family of proteins, which contains about 71 E3 ligases. To date only 15 of the 71 FBOX proteins have a known role in normal or malignant hematopoiesis. We are currently studying a number of FBOX proteins to understand their role in HSC maintenance, differentiation, and malignant transformation. We also are studying the ubiquitin E3 ligase UBR5. UBR5 is mutated in ~18% of patients with Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL). Our work has demonstrated a key role of UBR5 in maturation and activation of B cells, and our future goal is to decipher the molecular mechanism of UBR5 in B cell activation and lymphoma. In addition, we have utilized proteomic approaches to identify key proteins expressed in MCL patients with the goal of identifying potential therapeutic targets. The dynamic reversibility of the ubiquitin modification (by kinases, phosphatases, E3 ligases and de-ubiquitinases) and recent success of a UPS inhibitor (Velcade) for the treatment of multiple myeloma and mantle cell lymphoma proves the translational importance of the UPS system. The UPS is amenable to molecule targeting, opening the way for possible future therapeutics. This suggests that targeting of specific elements of the UPS could lead to future breakthroughs in both basic research and cancer therapy by leading to more efficient generation of induced pluripotent stem cells, promoting lineage differentiation for cell therapy, and provide potential targets for drug discovery. Building from our current projects we aim to further explore the role of ubiquitin proteasome system in regulating self-renewal, differentiation, and malignant transformation by utilizing bot…", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine , Adjunct - Biochemistry , Adjunct - Oncological Sciences Divisions: Hematology & Hematologic Malignancies", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Buckley SM\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0243018", "full_name": "Nicola J. Camp, PhD", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u0243018", "division_ids": [ "hematology-hematologic-malignancies" ], "title": "Professor", "bio": "Nicola J. Camp, PhD Professor, Internal Medicine Director, Utah Population Database Nicola J. Camp, PhD, is a professor in the Departments of Medicine (Division of Hematology and Hematologic Malignancies) and Human Genetics at the University of Utah School of Medicine. She is a Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) investigator, and a member of the Cancer Control and Population Sciences program. As a genetic epidemiologist/statistical genomicist, her research interests include the identification of heritable genetic risk variants, characterization of tumor and normal tissues, and the development of novel methods. The identification of inherited genetic risk variants is critical in understanding disease mechanisms. However, such discoveries are challenging for complex diseases. Novel methods and study designs play essential roles in addressing these challenges. Certainly there is no guarantee that a new method will produce a leap of knowledge; however, it can be high-impact and cutting edge when it does. The hope is that a better understanding of inherited genetic risk will lead to improvements in prevention, detection, diagnosis, and treatment strategies. Camp’s current research focuses on risk and prognosis in breast cancer, chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and multiple myeloma (MM) and her projects include: whole exome and whole genome massively parallel sequencing in a high-risk CLL pedigree; high-density genomewide SNP genotyping in CLL, MM and controls; and novel approaches to modeling omics data, particularly transcriptomics. Many of these projects often involve multi-disciplinary collaborations across campus, in addition to joint research performed within the context of large, national and international consortia. Camp received her PhD in statistical genetics from the University of Sheffield, UK. She received post-doctoral training in molecular and genetic medicine at the University of Sheffield Medical School, UK. In the past, Camp served on the Graduate Council as the School of Medicine representative and on the University Academic Senate. She has received the Reed Gardner Award for Faculty Excellence, has been honored by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society for her research, is a recipient of a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, led HCI's Womens' Disease Oriented Team for six years, and has served on the editorial board of two genetics journals, and the NCI Board of Scientific Counselors for Clinical Sciences and Epidemiology. She is a member of the American Society of Human Genetics, the American Association for Cancer Research and the International Genetic Epidemiology Society. Research Statement Nicola J. Camp, PhD, joined the University of Utah in 1998. She is a Mathematician-Statistician trained in genetic epidemiology and statistical genetics in the United Kingdom. She is a Professor in the Division of Hematology and Hematological Malignancies, Department of Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine and…", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine , Adjunct - Human Genetics , Adjunct - Biomedical Informatics Divisions: Public Health , Hematology & Hematologic Malignancies", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Camp NJ\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6002544", "full_name": "Daniel R. Couriel, MD, MS, MBA", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6002544", "division_ids": [ "hematology-hematologic-malignancies" ], "title": "Professor", "bio": "Dr. Couriel is an Endowed Chair recipient and a Tenured Associate Professor in the Division of Hematology and Hematologic Malignancies with the Department of Internal Medicine, at the University of Utah. He received his MBA in 2021 from the University of Utah Eccles School of Business. In 1987 he received his M.D. degree at the Universidad de Buenos Aires in Argentina. After fellowship training at Tufts University, NHLBI and Johns Hopkins University, he was appointed as Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Alabama Birmingham. In 1999 he moved to the M.D Anderson Cancer Center with the Department of Blood and Marrow Transplantation. He was promoted to Associate Professor in 2005, and relocated in 2010 to the Sarah Cannon Blood and Marrow Transplant Program in Nashville, TN. He was appointed as Director of the Allogeneic Transplant Program. In 2010 he moved to the University of Michigan Medical School where he served as a Clinical Professor and Director of the Adult Blood and Marrow Transplantation Program. Dr. Couriel has a history of consistent funding and has more than 100 peer reviewed journal articles. His research interests are associated with new treatments and biomarkers for acute and chronic graft-versus-host disease. He serves on the Editorial Board with Biology of Blood and Marrow Transplantation journal, he co-chairs the GVHD subcommittee for the CIBMTR, and the Ancillary and Supportive Care committee of a NIH Consensus Project on Chronic GVHD. He is the Medical Director for the Center of Cellular Therapy and Regenerative Medicine (CTRM) at the Huntsman Cancer Institute and the Director of the Utah Blood and Marrow Transplantation Program. He currently sits on the Board of Directors with the American Society of Cellular Therapy and Transplantation (ASTCT), and the Foundation for Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT).", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor Academic Divisions Hematology & Hematologic Malignancies", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Couriel DR\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6074386", "full_name": "Adam S. DuVall, MD, MPH", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6074386", "division_ids": [ "hematology-hematologic-malignancies" ], "title": "Associate Professor", "bio": "", "academic_information": "", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"DuVall AS\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6054988", "full_name": "Shannon Elf, PhD", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u6054988", "division_ids": [ "hematology-hematologic-malignancies" ], "title": "Associate Professor", "bio": "Dr. Shannon Elf is an Associate Professor in the Division of Hematology and Hematologic Malignancies, Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Utah School of Medicine. She holds an adjunct appointment in the Department of Oncological Sciences, is a member of the Center for Iron & Hematology Disorders (CIHD), and a member of the Cell Response and Regulation Program at the Huntsman Cancer Institute. The overarching goal of Dr. Elf’s research program is to dissect the disease-driving mechanisms underlying myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs), specifically myelofibrosis. Her group has particular interest in understanding the underlying pathobiology of disease-driving cells in myelofibrosis, which include MPN stem cells and neoplastic fibrocytes. Current active areas of research in her lab include defining the metabolic requirements for MPN stem cell fitness and how these metabolic phenotypes are regulated by intracellular calcium, defining neoplastic fibrocyte lineage determination and fate in normal hematopoiesis and myelofibrosis, and understanding how neoplastic fibrocytes interact with stromal cells in the bone marrow to support collagen deposition and resulting fibrosis. Long term, the knowledge gained from these studies has the potential to provide important insight into curative therapies for myelofibrosis, which currently do not exist outside of bone marrow transplantation. Dr. Elf’s lab also hopes to use these insights to inform the pathobiology of other rare chronic myeloid diseases, and other fibrotic diseases outside of the bone marrow. Originally from Sandy Hook, Connecticut, Dr. Elf completed an A.B. in Biology & Music at Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine, and a Ph.D. in Molecular & Systems Pharmacology under the mentorship of Dr. Jing Chen at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Her doctoral work focused on novel targets for treatment of myeloid leukemias from the duel perspectives of leukemogenic tyrosine kinase signaling and cancer cell metabolism (Elf et al., Blood, 2011; Shan & Elf et al., Molecular Cell, 2014; Lin & Elf et al., Nature Cell Biology, 2015; Elf et al., Oncogene, 2016). She performed her postdoctoral training at Harvard Medical School with Dr. Ann Mullally, where she elucidated the mechanism by which mutant calreticulin drives myeloproliferative neoplasms (Elf et al., Cancer Discovery, 2016; Elf et al., Blood, 2018). Dr. Elf received a prestigious K99/R00 transition to independence award from the NIH to open her lab in 2019 at the University of Chicago. Since then, her work has been funded by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, the American Society of Hematology, Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation, the MPN Research Foundation, and NIH. Dr. Elf moved her lab to the University of Utah/HCI in 2023. She is an active member of the American Society of Hematology and the International Society of Experimental Hematology, is a reviewer for journals including Blood, Leukemia and Nature Communications, and sits on study se…", "academic_information": "Departments Adjunct - Oncological Sciences , Primary - Internal Medicine Divisions: Hematology & Hematologic Malignancies", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Elf S\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6058618", "full_name": "Narendranath Epperla, MD, MS, FACP", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6058618", "division_ids": [ "hematology-hematologic-malignancies" ], "title": "Associate Professor", "bio": "Dr. Narendranath Epperla is an Associate Professor in the Division of Hematology and Hematologic Malignancies in the Department of Medicine at the Huntsman Cancer Institute, University of Utah. He serves as the Associate Chief of Clinical Research and Director of the Phase I Clinical Trials Program for Hematologic Malignancies . His clinical expertise focuses on the management of lymphoid malignancies, including non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma, primary and secondary CNS lymphomas, and Waldenström macroglobulinemia. Dr. Epperla is highly active in translational and clinical research, with a particular emphasis on early-phase clinical trials evaluating novel therapeutic combinations for lymphoid malignancies, as well as the identification of blood-based biomarkers predictive of treatment response. He serves as the national principal investigator for multiple investigator-initiated and consortium-based studies and is an active member of the Alliance Lymphoma Committee and the National Clinical Trials Network. He is also a Multi-Principal Investigator within the Experimental Therapeutics Clinical Trials Network. Dr. Epperla is a member of several professional societies, including the American Society of Hematology, American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Society for Transplantation and Cellular Therapy, and the American Association for Cancer Research. He has authored more than 200 peer-reviewed publications and serves on the editorial boards of several high-impact journals, including Journal of Hematology and Oncology, BMC Medicine, and Frontiers in Immunology. To schedule an appointment: New Patients: 801-585-6906 Returning Patients: 801-585-2626 or schedule through MyChart . For questions regarding our clinical programs or for help identifying the right Hematology specialist for you or for your family member, please feel free to contact our Clinical Care Specialist (801) 587-4630.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor Academic Divisions Hematology & Hematologic Malignancies", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Epperla N\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6023827", "full_name": "Daniel A. Ermann, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6023827", "division_ids": [ "hematology-hematologic-malignancies" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Daniel Ermann, MD joined the Division of Hematology/Hematologic Malignancies as an Associate Professor in 2023 after completing his Hematology/Oncology fellowship at the Huntsman Cancer Institute of the University of Utah. Dr. Ermann’s clinical expertise is focused on patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and other forms of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). He is passionate about working towards a cure for these malignancies. Dr. Ermann is currently the physician lead of the CLL clinical trials program at Huntsman Cancer Institute. His primary research interests include; implementing new targeted therapies for patients with CLL and lymphoma, evaluating novel treatment combinations, and developing supportive clinical trials for the complications of CLL. Dr. Ermann's research focus is to develop and implement ground-breaking clinical trials that can lead to new standards-of-care/treatments for CLL and NHL patients. Dr. Ermann is the principal investigator on more than 8 ongoing clinical trials at Huntsman Cancer Institute and is involved in the national SWOG CLL Working Group which develops and opens important trials for CLL patients around the world. He is also focused on evaluating and improving the outcomes and research, on current standards-of-care across the spectrum of lymphoma management. Dr. Ermann is originally from Pennsylvania where he graduated from the University of Pittsburgh. He earned his medical degree from St. George’s University prior to completing his Internal Medicine residency training at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. To schedule an appointment: New Patients: 801-585-6906 . Returning Patients: 801-585-2626 or schedule through MyChart . For questions regarding our clinical programs or for help identifying the right Hematology specialist for you or for your family member, please feel free to contact our Clinical Care Specialist (801) 587-4630.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Hematology & Hematologic Malignancies Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology) National Board of Medical Examiners", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Ermann DA\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6001461", "full_name": "Lindsey A. Fitzgerald, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6001461", "division_ids": [ "hematology-hematologic-malignancies" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Lindsey Fitzgerald is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Hematology and Hematologic Malignancies. She specializes in treating patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and lymphomas. She also treats veterans at the George E. Wahlen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Salt Lake City. Her research interests include the management of aggressive non-Hodgkin lymphomas in the elderly population, outcomes for lymphomas treated with CAR T-cell therapy, and geographic variations in management and outcomes of aggressive lymphomas. Dr. Fitzgerald graduated from Dartmouth College and obtained her medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine prior to her training in Internal Medicine and Hematology/Oncology at the University of Utah. She is board certified in both Hematology and Medical Oncology. To schedule an appointment: New Patients: 801-585-2626 Returning Patients: 801-585-6906 or schedule through MyChart . For questions regarding our clinical programs or for help identifying the right Hematology specialist for you or for your family member, please feel free to contact our Clinical Care Specialist ( 801) 587-4630 .", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Hematology & Hematologic Malignancies Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Fitzgerald LA\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6042554", "full_name": "Gliceida María Galarza Fortuna, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6042554", "division_ids": [ "hematology-hematologic-malignancies" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Gliceida M. Galarza Fortuna is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Hematology & Hematologic Malignancies at the University of Utah. She completed her Hematology-Oncology fellowship at the University of Utah, where she served as Chief Fellow. During her training, she developed a clinical and research interest in plasma cell dyscrasias. Her work focuses on novel therapeutic strategies for multiple myeloma, with an emphasis on immunotherapies, CAR T-cell therapy, and the biology of relapsed and refractory disease. Her research has been presented at national and international scientific meetings and published in several high-impact medical journals. Dr. Galarza Fortuna earned her medical degree from UNIBE School of Medicine in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, and completed her internal medicine residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center. She specializes in the care of patients with multiple myeloma, amyloidosis, Waldenström’s macroglobulinemia, and other plasma cell disorders.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Hematology & Hematologic Malignancies Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology) National Board of Medical Examiners", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Fortuna GMG\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6045781", "full_name": "Ramiro Garzon, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6045781", "division_ids": [ "hematology-hematologic-malignancies" ], "title": "Professor", "bio": "As chief, Dr. Garzon will oversee all Hematology clinical care, research, and training programs. Dr. Garzon is a physician-scientist whose focus is on patients with leukemia, particularly acute myeloid leukemia. Garzon’s research focuses on the molecular mechanisms of these cancers to provide more effective treatments. He has published over 140 manuscripts and his research has been continuously funded over the past 12 years by multiple grants from the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Garzon attained his medical degree from the National University of Córdoba in Argentina and completed his residency at Hospital Privado in Córdoba and Danbury Hospital in Connecticut, an affiliate with the Yale School of Medicine. He also completed a Hematology and Oncology Fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University and a leukemia fellowship at Ohio State University. He serves on the Huntsman Cancer Institute Research Leadership Council and the newly established Clinical Innovation and Excellence Committee and continues his nationally recognized laboratory-based research program in leukemia. To schedule an appointment New Patients: 801-587-4630 Returning patients: 801-213-3200 or schedule through MyChart. For questions regarding our clinical programs or for help identifying the right Hematology specialist for you or for your family member, please feel free to contact our Clinical Care Specialist (801) 587-4630.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor Oncological Sciences - Adjunct Professor Academic Divisions Hematology & Hematologic Malignancies Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology) National Board of Medical Examiners", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Garzon R\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6032177", "full_name": "Amandeep Godara, MBBS", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6032177", "division_ids": [ "hematology-hematologic-malignancies" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Amandeep Godara is an Associate Professor with the Division of Hematology & Hematologic Malignancies. He completed his Hematology-Oncology fellowship at Tufts Medical Center with a clinical and research interest in plasma cell disorders. His research focuses on developing new therapeutic targets and tools for assessment of treatment response in Multiple Myeloma, Amyloidosis and other monoclonal gammopathies. His work has been presented at national and international scientific meetings. He was a recipient of the Amyloidosis Foundation David Seldin, MD, PhD Memorial Research Grant. He also received training in blood and marrow transplantation at Stanford University. He completed his medical school at Government Medical College, Aurangabad, India and his internal medicine residency at Wayne State University. Dr. Godara treats patients with Multiple Myeloma, Amyloidosis, Waldenström's Macroglobulinemia, and other plasma cell disorders.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Hematology & Hematologic Malignancies Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Godara A\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6070092", "full_name": "Veronica Analia Guerra, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6070092", "division_ids": [ "hematology-hematologic-malignancies" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Hematology & Hematologic Malignancies Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Guerra VA\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0783506", "full_name": "Ahmad S. Halwani, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0783506", "division_ids": [ "hematology-hematologic-malignancies" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Ahmad Halwani is an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Hematology and Hematologic Malignancies in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Utah. He is also a staff physician and health services researcher at the Informatics, Decision Enhancement, & Analytics Sciences (IDEAS) Center of Innovation at the George E Whalen Veterans Administration (VA) Medical Center in Salt Lake City , and serves as a cancer data subject matter expert and health information technology implementation expert for the VA National Oncology Program. He is a University of Utah VP Clinical and Translational scholar (2016), NCI Cancer Clinical Investigator Team Leadership awardee (2018), and serves on the National Comprehensive Cancer Network panels on cutaneous and T-cell lymphoma. His work focuses on leveraging EHR data to build data products, analytics, and user interfaces that support provider workflows, improving care quality, effectiveness and safety, as well as facilitating novel tele-oncology models of care. Previous work includes leading the data and analytic efforts allowing VA National Oncology Program to provide congress with a report on access to germ line genetic testing in Veterans with breast cancer; reporting on implementation of the Veterans Symptom Assessment System; developing, evaluating and maintaining health information technology tools and systems supporting the missions of the VA Breast and Gynecological Cancer System of Excellence, VA Cancer Care Navigation and Tracking, VA Clinical Trial Navigation Center, medication management of oral anticancer treatment, and others. Analytic products have focused on leveraging deep learning and generative large language models in supporting provider workflows. To schedule an appointment: New Patients: 801-585-6906 Returning Patients: 801-585-2626 or schedule through MyChart . For questions regarding our clinical programs or for help identifying the right Hematology specialist for you or for your family member, please feel free to contact our Clinical Care Specialist (801) 587-4630.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Hematology & Hematologic Malignancies Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Halwani AS\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6019540", "full_name": "Boyu Hu, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6019540", "division_ids": [ "hematology-hematologic-malignancies" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Boyu Hu is an Associate Professor of Medicine and the Director of Lymphoma and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) within the Division of Hematology and Hematologic Malignancies at the Huntsman Cancer Institute/University of Utah. He is a clinical research scientist who specializes in lymphoid malignancies (i.e. non-Hodgkin lymphoma and Hodgkin lymphoma) and CLL who has been the principal investigator on over 25 phase I, II and III clinical trials investigating novel treatments and combination therapies for patients diagnosed with lymphoma and CLL. His contributions to the field have led to the direct FDA approval and development of targeted therapies, bispecific antibodies, and chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapies. Nationally, he serves as a member and the Huntsman Cancer Institute representative for the National Comprehensive Cancer Network B-cell Lymphoma Guidelines committee. He is a NIH/NCI funded investigator through his work within the National Clinical Trial Network (NCTN), including being a member within the SWOG Lymphoma and Adolescent and Young Adult committees and The Children’s Oncology Group Hodgkin Lymphoma committee. Through the NCTN, he is currently the co-chair and co-national principal investigator for AHOD2131 (NCT05675410), a randomized phase III clinical trial investigating the incorporation of novel immuno-oncology agents for the treatment of early stage Hodgkin lymphoma, and the chair and national principal investigator for S2506 MOZART MZL (NCT07638722), a randomized phase II clinical trial investigating bispecific therapy alone and in combination with zanubrutinib or polatuzumab vedotin for the treatment of relapsed/refractory marginal zone lymphoma. To schedule an appointment: New Patients: 801-585-6906 Returning Patients: 801-585-2626 or schedule through MyChart . For questions regarding our clinical programs or for help identifying the right Hematology specialist for you or for your family member, please feel free to contact our Clinical Care Specialist (801) 587-4630.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Hematology & Hematologic Malignancies Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Hu B\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6054782", "full_name": "Richard A. King, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6054782", "division_ids": [ "hematology-hematologic-malignancies" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Richard King is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Hematology and Hematologic Malignancies at the University of Utah. He earned his medical degree at the Ohio State University, then completed his internal medicine residency and his hematology and oncology fellowship at the University of Michigan. He specializes in nonmalignant hematologic disorders. His clinical interests include congenital and acquired anemia, bone marrow failure syndromes, telomere biology disorders, porphyria, iron disorders, and platelet disorders.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Hematology & Hematologic Malignancies Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology) National Board of Medical Examiners", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"King RA\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0759464", "full_name": "Nathan M. Krah, MD, PhD", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u0759464", "division_ids": [ "hematology-hematologic-malignancies" ], "title": "Instructor", "bio": "", "academic_information": "", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Krah NM\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6057635", "full_name": "Lauren E. Lee, MD, FACP", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6057635", "division_ids": [ "hematology-hematologic-malignancies" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Lauren Lee is a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Hematology and Hematologic Malignancies, Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah. Her Bachelor of Science degrees in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology and Microbiology & Cell Science were awarded summa cum laude from the University of Florida. Dr. Lee completed her medical training at the University of Florida College of Medicine and was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society before commissioning into the United States Air Force which took her to Texas where she completed her Internal Medicine Residency, Hematology & Medical Oncology Fellowship, and pursued further training in Bone Marrow Transplantation. With an interest in medical education, Dr. Lee served as Chief of Internal Medicine Residents and later became a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at the Uniformed Services University School of Medicine and a Core Teaching Faculty member for the San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium Hem/Onc Fellowship Program. During her military service with the 59th Medical Wing, she served as the Chief of Hematology/Oncology and the Director for Bone Marrow Transplantation. Choosing to continue her service to the community in a different capacity, Dr. Lee joined the Huntsman Cancer Institute in fall of 2024. In September 2025, she was selected to serve as the Associate Chief of Clinical Operations for the Division of Hematology. She is passionate about delivering high-quality care and aims to treat every single patient as if they were a loved one. She values spending time with patients and getting to know them beyond their illness, as she believes this is essential to optimally guide and support patients through some of the toughest journeys they may ever experience. She is committed to advancing the field of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and cellular therapy through clinical research and serves as an Expert Panel Member for the NCCN Hematopoietic Cell Transplant Guideline. She takes care of patients whose conditions warrant cellular therapies such as autologous or allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation or CAR-T cell therapy. Aiming to expand patient access to complex cellular therapies through community partnerships, Dr. Lee is available for virtual consultation for patients who live in the surrounding Mountain West. For questions regarding Dr. Lee's practice, our clinical programs or for help identifying the right Hematology specialist for you or for your family member, please feel free to contact our Clinical Care Specialist/New Patient Coordinator at (801) 585-6906.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Hematology & Hematologic Malignancies Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Lee LE\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0028418", "full_name": "Elizabeth A. Leibold, PhD", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u0028418", "division_ids": [ "hematology-hematologic-malignancies" ], "title": "Professor", "bio": "Elizabeth A. Leibold, Ph.D. is a Professor in the Division of Hematology and Hematologic Malignancies, Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Utah School of Medicine. She holds an adjunct appointment as a Professor of Oncological Sciences at the Huntsman Cancer Institute and is a member of the Nuclear Control of Cell Growth and Differentiation program. Dr. Leibold is an active and productive member of the scientific community, serving as a reviewer for multiple scholarly journals including Blood, Science, Cell, Genetics, the Journal of Biological Chemistry, the Journal of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Biochimica et Biophysica Acta-BBA, and the EMBO Journal. Iron is essential for growth and survival of eukaryotes. Control of cellular iron content is crucial: excess iron catalyzes the generation of toxic reactive oxygen species that damage cellular macromolecules while cellular iron deficiency causes cell cycle arrest and cell death. Iron is required for the growth and metastasis of cancer cells, and as a consequence, cancer cells alter iron metabolism to satisfy their increased need for iron. Understanding the molecular changes in iron metabolism that differentiate normal and cancer cells can be used to develop strategies to limit iron availability. Dr. Leibold received her Bachelor of Science in Biology at State University of New York at Potsdam, and her Ph.D. at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Applied Biological Sciences. She completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Applied Biological Sciences at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She has supervised or mentored nearly 30 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students, and has served on over 40 graduate student committees. In addition, Dr. Leibold has published over 40 journal articles, review articles and book chapters since 1983, and has been an invited/Visiting Professor at over 40 national and international conferences and universities.", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine Divisions: Hematology & Hematologic Malignancies", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Leibold EA\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6019691", "full_name": "Ming Y. Lim, MBBCh, MS", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6019691", "division_ids": [ "hematology-hematologic-malignancies" ], "title": "Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Ming Y. Lim is Professor of Medicine in the Division of Hematology and Hematologic Malignancies at the University of Utah. She earned her medical degree at Cambridge University, England and completed her 2-year Foundation Training in the United Kingdom. She then completed residency in internal medicine at the Mayo Clinic Rochester and fellowship training in hematology and oncology at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her clinical interest lies in the field of hemostasis and thrombosis. Her research interest is focused on complications affecting people with congenital bleeding disorders, specifically persons with hemophilia with inhibitors and pregnant women with bleeding disorders. Dr. Lim is the Medical Director for the Utah Center for Bleeding & Clotting Disorders at University of Utah Health. Nationally, she serves as the Chair of the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Hematology Longitudinal Knowledge Assessment Approval Committee and as the Education Officer for the Hemostasis and Thrombosis Research Society (HTRS). She also serves on the National Bleeding Disorders Foundation (NBDF) Medical and Scientific Advisory Council (MASAC) and on the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Cancer-Associated Venous Thromboembolic Disease Panel.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Hematology & Hematologic Malignancies Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates National Certification Board for Anticoagulation Providers", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Lim MY\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6060355", "full_name": "Jens G. Lohr, MD, PhD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6060355", "division_ids": [ "hematology-hematologic-malignancies" ], "title": "Associate Professor", "bio": "Dr. Lohr obtained his MD and PhD in Immunology from Ruprecht-Karls University, Heidelberg, Germany. He conducted postdoctoral research in immunology and subsequently trained in Internal Medicine at UCSF. He completed a Hematology/Oncology fellowship at Dana–Farber Cancer Institute (Harvard Medical School), received further training in cancer genomics at the BROAD Institute, and joined Dana Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School as an Assistant Professor of Medicine in 2016. His research interests are in multiple myeloma and cellular therapies, and he leads successful independent translational research programs in these areas. In addition to his responsibilities as CellReGen director, he has also been appointed Director of Immunotherapy research, co-directs the immune profiling initiative at Huntsman Cancer Institute and is Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Hematology and Hematologic Malignancies.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor Academic Divisions Hematology & Hematologic Malignancies Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Lohr JG\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6028252", "full_name": "Brian L. McClune, DO", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6028252", "division_ids": [ "hematology-hematologic-malignancies" ], "title": "Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Brian McClune is a Clinical Professor in the Division of Hematology and Hematologic Malignancies, Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Utah School of Medicine. He was born and raised in Kansas, completing his undergraduate degree in Biochemistry and Medicine there. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and then went on to a Hematology/Oncology Fellowship at the University of Tennessee where he received specialized training in hematopoietic cell transplantation. Dr. McClune then matriculated to the University of Minnesota where he specialized in stem cell transplantation and treatment of plasma cell disorders, was a clinical trialist and director of the Hematology/Oncology Fellowship program. He was then promoted to Associate Professor and became a part of the University of Kansas Medical Center before coming to the University of Utah. Dr. McClune is currently the Director of the BMT and Cell Therapy Program. His research interests are in transplant and cellular therapies for hematologic malignancies as well as non-oncologic indications, abrogating toxicities associated with these treatments and making sure that there is equitable opportunity to receive them for all our patients in the Intermountain West. To schedule an appointment: New Patients: 801-585-6906 Returning Patients: 801-585-2626 or schedule through MyChart For questions regarding our clinical programs or for help identifying the right Hematology specialist for you or for your family member, please feel free to contact our Clinical Care Specialist (801) 587-4630.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Hematology & Hematologic Malignancies Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"McClune BL\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6034767", "full_name": "Ghulam Rehman Mohyuddin, MBBS", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6034767", "division_ids": [ "hematology-hematologic-malignancies" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Mohyuddin is an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Hematology and Hematologic Malignancies at the Huntsman Cancer Institute, University of Utah. He completed his medical training at Aga Khan University in Pakistan and his internal medicine residency, chief residency, and hematology/oncology fellowship at the University of Kansas. He specializes in the treatment of multiple myeloma and plasma cell disorders, including bone marrow transplantation, with research interests in clinical trial design and quality, value-based and less-is-more treatment approaches, renal failure, supportive and palliative care, medical education, drug repurposing, and personalized therapies for plasma cell disorders.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Hematology & Hematologic Malignancies Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Dual Sub: Hematology and Medical Oncology) American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Mohyuddin GR\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6030043", "full_name": "Afaf E. Osman, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6030043", "division_ids": [ "hematology-hematologic-malignancies" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Afaf E Osman is an Associate Professor specializing in Hematology and Hematologic Malignancies within the Division of Hematology at the University of Utah. Board certified in Hematology and Medical Oncology, Dr. Osman focuses on the diagnosis, management, and underlying mechanisms of clonal hematopoiesis, myeloid malignancies, and bone marrow failure syndromes. After completing her Internal Medicine residency at Johns Hopkins University and Hematology and Oncology fellowship at the University of Chicago, Dr. Osman joined the faculty at the University of Utah in 2020. She is actively involved in multi-institutional studies and clinical trials aimed at improving the understanding and treatment of conditions such as acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and clonal cytopenias of undetermined significance (CCUS). Dr. Osman's research centers on uncovering the genetic and inflammatory drivers of myeloid malignancies, with a focus on how these factors contribute to disease progression and therapeutic resistance. Her work emphasizes the translation of laboratory findings into clinical strategies to enhance patient outcomes. Dr. Osman is a member of: American Society of Hematology Society of Hematologic Oncology American Society of Clinical Oncology To schedule an appointment: New Patients: 801-585-4630 Returning Patients: 801-585-2626 or schedule through MyChart . For questions regarding our clinical programs or for help identifying the right Hematology specialist for you or for your family member, please feel free to contact our Clinical Care Specialist (801) 587-4630.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Hematology & Hematologic Malignancies Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology) American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Osman AE\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0028989", "full_name": "Charles J. Parker, MD, AB", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0028989", "division_ids": [ "hematology-hematologic-malignancies" ], "title": "Professor", "bio": "Charles J. Parker, M. D., is a Professor of Medicine in the Division of Hematology and Hematologic Malignancies, Department of Internal Medicine, at the University of Utah and the Huntsman Cancer Institute, Salt Lake City, UT. As a Hematologist, his clinical interests include paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), hemochromatosis and porphyria. Dr. Parker received his MD from The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. He received training in medicine and hematology from the North Carolina Memorial Hospital, Chapel Hill and Duke University, respectively. In the past, Dr. Parker served as President of the International Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria Interest Group and Editor-in-Chief of The Hematologist. For questions regarding Dr. Parker's practice, our clinical programs or for help identifying the right Hematology specialist for you or for your family member, please feel free to contact our Clinical Care Specialist/New Patient Coordinator at http://www.huntsmancancer.org or (801) 587-4630.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor Academic Divisions Hematology & Hematologic Malignancies Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Royal College of Surgeons of Canada", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Parker CJ\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0531943", "full_name": "Anna L. Parks, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0531943", "division_ids": [ "hematology-hematologic-malignancies" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Anna L. Parks, MD, is an Associate Professor in the Division of Hematology & Hematologic Malignancies at the University of Utah. She specializes in caring for adults with blood disorders, with expertise in blood clots (deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism) and anticoagulation (blood thinners). Dr. Parks’s approach is to combine current evidence with each patient’s goals and priorities. She works with patients to understand their options and develop treatment plans that fit their preferences, health, and day-to-day lives. In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Parks leads research focused on improving care for patients with blood disorders, particularly older adults. Her research explores the intersection of aging and hematology and focuses on decision-making, patient experience, and outcomes that matter to patients, with the goal of helping patients and clinicians make better-informed treatment decisions. Her work has been supported by the National Institutes of Health and the American Society of Hematology. Dr. Parks graduated from Yale University and completed medical school, Internal Medicine residency, Chief Residency, and Hematology fellowship training at the University of California, San Francisco, where she also completed advanced research training in aging and clinical research. She grew up in Salt Lake City and is happy to be back caring for patients in the community where she grew up. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, reading fiction, and hiking with her family.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Hematology & Hematologic Malignancies Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Parks AL\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0954943", "full_name": "Ami B. Patel, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0954943", "division_ids": [ "hematology-hematologic-malignancies" ], "title": "Assistant Professor", "bio": "Dr. Ami Patel is an Assistant Professor of Medicine within the Division of Hematology and Hematologic Malignancies at the Huntsman Cancer Institute/University of Utah. She is a hematologist and physician-scientist with an NIH-funded independent translational research program investigating the biology of myeloid malignancies, specifically myeloid leukemogenesis as it relates to the intersection of inflammation, aging and oncogenic kinase signaling. Her clinical practice encompasses the diagnosis and treatment of myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative (MDS/MPN) overlap disorders, myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs), and acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Dr. Patel's research focuses on understanding cell signaling in myeloid leukemias and the molecular mechanisms governing drug resistance to targeted agents in these diseases. Her laboratory-based research complements her clinical practice by informing novel treatment strategies for implementation in early-phase clinical trials - with the goal of rapidly translating relevant preclinical findings and improving outcomes for leukemia patients. Dr. Patel's laboratory has specific expertise in studying resistance mechanisms to kinase inhibitors that act upon oncogenic kinases such as MEK1/2, BCR-ABL1, JAK2 and FLT3-ITD. Previously, she found that resistance to the FLT3 inhibitor quizartinib is mediated through soluble factors secreted by bone marrow stromal cells in AML (Patel et al, Leukemia , 2020). Dr. Patel has led the effort to functionally characterize a novel JAK2 insertion-deletion mutant associated with resistance to JAK2 inhibition and clinical features of both polycythemia and hypereosinophilia (Patel et al, Blood , 2019). She is the principal investigator on an investigator-initiated trial (NCT04409639) of the MEK inhibitor cobimetinib in RAS/MAPK-activated chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML) that will help define the efficacy of RAS/MAPK inhibition in this disease and elucidate mechanisms of resistance to oncogenic RAS/MAPK signaling in myeloid leukemias. To schedule an appointment New Patients: 801-585-4630 Returning patients: 801-585-2626 or schedule through MyChart. For questions regarding our clinical programs or for help identifying the right Hematology specialist for you or for your family member, please feel free to contact our Clinical Care Specialist (801) 587-4630.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor Oncological Sciences - Adjunct Assistant Professor Academic Divisions Hematology & Hematologic Malignancies Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Patel AB\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6025680", "full_name": "Sagar S. Patel, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6025680", "division_ids": [ "hematology-hematologic-malignancies" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Sagar Patel is an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Hematology & Hematologic Malignancies within the Department of Medicine at the Huntsman Cancer Institute, University of Utah. His clinical and research expertise is in Blood and Marrow Transplantation (BMT) and Cellular Therapies, including allogeneic and autologous hematopoietic cell transplantation as well as chimeric antigen receptor therapy for malignant and benign hematologic diseases in adult patients. Dr. Patel’s clinical and translational research interests focus on the management of potential complications of such therapies including infection, disease relapse, and graft-versus-host disease. He has a particular interest in myeloid, myeloproliferative, and bone marrow failure disease indications. His work includes research and committee collaborations through such national and international organizations as ASTCT, CIBMTR, ASH, and EBMT. He completed his medical school and internal medicine training at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Patel then completed his hematology and medical oncology fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic, with a subsequent fellowship there specializing in BMT and Cellular Therapies prior to joining Huntsman Cancer Institute.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Hematology & Hematologic Malignancies Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Dual Sub: Hematology and Medical Oncology) American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Patel SS\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0027886", "full_name": "John D. Phillips, PhD", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u0027886", "division_ids": [ "hematology-hematologic-malignancies" ], "title": "Professor", "bio": "John D. Phillips, Ph.D. is a Professor in the Division of Hematology and Hematologic Malignancies, Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Utah. His primary research focuses on the porphyria and porphyrin biosynthesis. Additionally, Dr. Phillips also has interests in specific T-cell responses to malignancies, birth tissue products, stem cells and exosomes for clinical use. Dr. Phillips obtained his B.S. from University of New Hampshire, and then his Ph.D. from Dartmouth College.", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine Divisions: Hematology & Hematologic Malignancies", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Phillips JD\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0514137", "full_name": "Josef T. Prchal, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0514137", "division_ids": [ "hematology-hematologic-malignancies" ], "title": "Professor", "bio": "Josef Prchal MD is physician scientist. He holds The Charles A. Nugent, M.D., and Margaret Nugent Endowed Professorship in Medicine/Hematology and is Adjunct Professor in Genetics at University of Utah and Investigator at Huntsman Cancer Institute. In his clinics at the Huntsman Cancer Institute and at the VA Medical Center, he sees myeloproliferative neoplasms and benign red cell disorders. His research focuses on studies of anemias and erythrocytosis, on the molecular and clinical studies of polycythemia vera and essential thrombocythemia, mis-regulated responses to hypoxia including evolutionary Tibetan and other high altitude natives’ adaptation to high altitude. He published 432 peer-reviewed papers and 202 book chapters and reviews. He is the Editor of Williams Hematology, and the author of 4 Up-To-Date chapters. He is the recipient of several external professorships and numerous Awards including Henry M. Stratton 2017 Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Fundamental Understanding of Broad Range of Red Cell Disorders from American Society of Hematology. To schedule an appointment New Patients: 801-646-4122 Returning patients: 801-585-2626 or schedule through MyChart. For questions regarding our clinical programs or for help identifying the right Hematology specialist for you or for your family member, please feel free to contact our Clinical Care Specialist (801) 587-4630.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor Human Genetics - Adjunct Professor Academic Divisions Hematology & Hematologic Malignancies Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Royal College of Surgeons of Canada", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Prchal JT\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0030085", "full_name": "George M. Rodgers, III, MD, PhD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0030085", "division_ids": [ "hematology-hematologic-malignancies" ], "title": "Professor", "bio": "George M. Rodgers, M.D., Ph.D. is a Professor of Medicine in the Division of Hematology and Hematologic Malignancies, Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Utah School of Medicine. He started at the University of Utah in 1988. He is the senior adult hemophilia and thrombosis expert in the state of Utah, and also serves as a classical hematology expert for - and receives referrals and consultations from - a six state region. His clinical practice is conducted at the University of Utah's Sugarhouse Clinic. He is the chairman of the Department of Internal Medicine's Tenure Faculty Review Committee. He is also a principal investigator for clinical trials and the Associate Director of the Utah Center for Bleeding and Clotting Disorders. For questions regarding Dr. Rodgers' practice, our clinical programs or for help identifying the right Hematology specialist for you or for your family member, please feel free to contact our Clinical Care Specialist/New Patient Coordinator at www.huntsmancancer.org or (801) 587-4630.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor Academic Divisions Hematology & Hematologic Malignancies Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology) National Board of Medical Examiners Federal Licensing Examination American Board of Pathology (Sub: Hematology) American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Rodgers GM\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0057939", "full_name": "Matthew T. Rondina, MD, MS", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0057939", "division_ids": [ "hematology-hematologic-malignancies" ], "title": "Professor", "bio": "Dr. Matthew Rondina is a Professor in the Departments of Internal Medicine and Pathology at the University of Utah. He is also the Director of Molecular Medicine at the University of Utah and is the Medical Director of the Thrombosis Service at the Salt Lake City Veteran’s Administration Health Center. Dr. Rondina's laboratory focuses on discovering how inflammation alters gene expression in platelets and their progenitor cells, megakaryocytes. Major ongoing efforts are (1) using innovative sequencing technologies to comprehensively map changes in cell gene expression; (2) determining how changes in gene expression regulate function in stem cell and peripheral blood compartments; (3) establishing the functional impact of these changes on host outcomes; and (4) applying AI/ML computational approaches to enable the use of gene expression changes to improve early cancer diagnostics.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor Pathology - Adjunct Professor Academic Divisions Hematology & Hematologic Malignancies Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Rondina MT\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0637475", "full_name": "Jesse Rowley, PhD", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u0637475", "division_ids": [ "hematology-hematologic-malignancies" ], "title": "Research Associate Professor", "bio": "Research Statement My research objective is to understand how platelets and megakaryocytes influence human health and disease. Our work integrates cutting-edge multi-omics approaches with traditional molecular, cellular, and in vivo approaches to define mechanisms of platelet function, and uncover new avenues for platelet diagnostics and therapeutics.", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine Divisions: Hematology & Hematologic Malignancies", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Rowley J\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0665976", "full_name": "Douglas W. Sborov, MD, MS", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0665976", "division_ids": [ "hematology-hematologic-malignancies" ], "title": "Professor", "bio": "Douglas Sborov, MD MS is a Tenured Professor of Medicine at the University of Utah (UU) – Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI), Department of Internal Medicine - Division of Hematology and Hematologic Malignancies. He is also an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Departments of Molecular Pharmaceutics and Biomedical Engineering. He is the Director of the HCI Hematology Disease Center and Plasma Cell Dyscrasias (PCD) Program, Co-Leader of the Hematologic Malignancies Clinical Trials Research Group, and member of the HCI Experimental Therapeutics Program and International Myeloma Working Group (IMWG). He is an elected Huntsman Translational Scholar, member of the Alliance Myeloma Committee, and Society of Medical Oncology (SUMO) Board member. Dr. Sborov’s research is focused on investigating novel targeted and immunologic therapies for patients with multiple myeloma and he is the principal investigator of a multiple of trials in patients with plasma cell dyscrasias and is actively involved in early drug development and other translational collaborations. Dr. Sborov is working closely with the entire multiple myeloma team to further develop a state-of-the-art clinical trial and research program that offers patients the opportunity to take part in advancing cutting edge, high quality, next generation treatment options.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Hematology & Hematologic Malignancies Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Sborov DW\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6054720", "full_name": "Zaker I. Schwabkey, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6054720", "division_ids": [ "hematology-hematologic-malignancies" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Zaker I. Schwabkey is a physician and Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Hematology and Hematologic Malignancies at the University of Utah and a clinical investigator and an Associate Member in the Experimental Therapeutics research program at the Huntsman Cancer Institute. He specializes in the treatment of myeloid malignancies, with a particular focus on acute myeloid leukemia (AML), myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), and myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN). His research program focuses on the development of early-phase clinical trials for patients with myeloid malignancies. His work integrates translational science with investigator-initiated studies and collaborations with industry partners to identify novel therapeutic targets and improve treatment outcomes. At the national level, he is actively involved in leukemia research collaborations and serves as the Huntsman Cancer Institute representative to the Acute Myeloid Leukemia Panel of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN). He completed a postdoctoral research fellowship in genomic and cancer medicine at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas and his internal medicine residency at Albany Medical College in Albany, New York, followed by fellowship training in hematology and medical oncology at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida, where he served as chief fellow.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Hematology & Hematologic Malignancies Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology) National Board of Physicians and Surgeons", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Schwabkey ZI\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6025269", "full_name": "Harsh R. Shah, DO", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6025269", "division_ids": [ "hematology-hematologic-malignancies" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Harsh Shah DO is an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Hematology at the Huntsman Cancer Center, University of Utah. Dr. Shah’s clinical expertise is in the treatment of various lymphomas, such as Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, T-cell Lymphomas, DLBCL, Mantle Cell Lymphoma, Follicular Lymphoma, CLL, etc. He has a research interest in immunotherapy resistance pathways in the treatment of Hodgkin Lymphomas, particularly the role of Tumor Associated Macrophages. He is also interested in developing novel clinical trials for T cell lymphomas. He completed his internal medicine training at Indiana University in Indianapolis and hematology and oncology fellowship at Karmanos Cancer Institute/Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. He is certified in both hematology and oncology. To schedule an appointment New Patients: (801)-585-6906 Returning patients: (801)-585-2626 or schedule through MyChart. For questions regarding our clinical programs or for help identifying the right Hematology specialist for you or for your family member, please feel free to contact our Clinical Care Specialist (801) 587-4630.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Hematology & Hematologic Malignancies Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Shah HR\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0029004", "full_name": "Paul J. Shami, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0029004", "division_ids": [ "hematology-hematologic-malignancies" ], "title": "Professor", "bio": "Languages Spoken: English, French, Arabic Dr. Paul Shami is a Professor of Medicine in the Division of Hematology and Hematologic Malignancies at the University of Utah and is a Member and Clinical Investigator at the University’s Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI). Dr. Shami also holds an Adjunct appointment as a Professor of Molecular Pharmaceutics at the University of Utah. He is Board Certified in Hematology and Medical Oncology. He started at the University of Utah in 1997. Dr. Shami oversees leukemia clinical trials at Huntsman Cancer Institute. His research also includes different strategies in drug discovery and drug development. Because of his expertise in the treatment of blood cancers, has served on the Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia and Myelodysplastic Syndrome panels of the National Cancer Center Network (NCCN). To schedule an appointment New Patients: 801-587-4630 Returning patients: 801-585-2626 or schedule through MyChart. For questions regarding our clinical programs or for help identifying the right Hematology specialist for you or for your family member, please feel free to contact our Clinical Care Specialist (801) 587-4630.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor Academic Divisions Hematology & Hematologic Malignancies Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Shami PJ\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0623132", "full_name": "Jihyun Song, PhD", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u0623132", "division_ids": [ "hematology-hematologic-malignancies" ], "title": "Research Assistant Professor", "bio": "As a Research Assistant Professor in the Division of Hematology & Hematologic Malignancies at the University of Utah, I have been exploring the molecular changes in blood cells under various hypoxic conditions, influenced by environmental factors, genetic variations, disease-causing mutations, and the molecular mechanisms of myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN). During my time as a graduate research assistant in the Department of Human Genetics at the University of Utah, my focus has been on elucidating the molecular mechanisms of neocytolysis, a rapid overcorrection of hypoxia-induced erythrocytosis upon rapid descent to normoxia, using a mouse model. Our discoveries indicated that neocytolysis is triggered by a hypoxia inducible factor (HIF)-mediated increase in reactive oxygen species (ROS) and mitochondrial mass. In my postdoctoral research, I extended these findings from the mouse model of neocytolysis to a human disease model, specifically obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). I demonstrated that the absence of erythrocytosis in OSA is mediated by neocytolysis and inflammation, which suppress erythropoiesis. Currently, my research focuses on the evolutionary adaptation of the Andean Aymara to high-altitude hypoxia. This includes the discovery of selectively evolved NFKB1 variants in the Aymara population, which are associated with elevated hemoglobin levels and modulation of inflammation in chronic inflammatory diseases and hematologic malignancies. I am also investigating the role of HIF signaling and iron deficiency in thrombosis in MPNs, with the aim of identifying novel therapeutic targets.", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine Divisions: Hematology & Hematologic Malignancies", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Song J\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0622597", "full_name": "Srinivas K. Tantravahi, MBBS, MRCP(UK)", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0622597", "division_ids": [ "hematology-hematologic-malignancies" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Srinivas Tantravahi is an Associate Professor specializing in Hematology and Hematologic Malignancies within the Division of Hematology at the Huntsman Cancer Institute, University of Utah. Board certified in Hematology and Medical Oncology, Dr. Tantravahi is an expert in the management of leukemias, myeloproliferative neoplasms, bone marrow failure, and genetic predisposition to related conditions. After completing his Internal Medicine residency and Hematology and Oncology fellowship training at the University of Utah School of Medicine, Dr. Tantravahi joined the University of Utah faculty in 2015. He actively engages in pioneering clinical trials, investigating innovative therapeutic strategies for myeloproliferative neoplasms, chronic myeloid leukemia, acute myeloid leukemia, and acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Dr. Tantravahi is a member of American Society of Hematology, Society of Hematologic Oncology, and American Society of Clinical Oncology. Dr. Tantravahi's clinical and research focus extends to the diagnosis and treatment of telomere biology disorders, with a particular emphasis on unraveling the genetic mechanisms underlying these disorders and various germline predispositions to bone marrow failure and leukemias. To schedule an appointment New MDS/AML Patients: 801-587-4630. New MPN Patients: 801-646-4122 Returning patients: 801-585-2626 or schedule through MyChart. For questions regarding our clinical programs or for help identifying the right Hematology specialist for you or for your family member, please feel free to contact our Clinical Care Specialist (801) 587-4630.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Hematology & Hematologic Malignancies Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology) Medical Council of India", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Tantravahi SK\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0820872", "full_name": "Tsewang Tashi, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0820872", "division_ids": [ "hematology-hematologic-malignancies" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Tsewang Tashi is an Associate Professor in the Division of Hematology and Hematologic Malignancies at the University of Utah. He specializes in myeloid malignancies, with particular expertise in systemic mastocytosis (SM), myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs), myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), and acute leukemias. He provides care for patients at the Huntsman Cancer Institute and serves veterans at the George E. Whalen VA Medical Center in Salt Lake City. Dr. Tashi established and currently directs the Mastocytosis Program at Huntsman Cancer Institute, which has been recognized as a Mastocytosis Center of Excellence. He is actively involved in clinical and translational research and serves as principal investigator on multiple clinical trials, focusing on developing novel therapies and advancing understanding of disease biology through translational and collaborative approaches. At the George E. Whalen VA Medical Center, Dr. Tashi is one of the lead hematologists caring for veterans with acute leukemias, MDS and MPNs referred from across the Intermountain West. He also leads several investigator-initiated and collaborative research projects aimed at improving outcomes for veterans with hematologic malignancies. Dr. Tashi joined the University of Utah faculty in 2015 after completing his Hematology and Oncology Fellowship here. He earned his medical degree from Chang Gung University in Taiwan and completed internal medicine residency training in both Taiwan and the United States at Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. During his fellowship, he conducted research on high-altitude genetic adaptation, hypoxia signaling, and the molecular genetics of myeloproliferative neoplasms in Dr. Josef Prchal's lab, laying the foundation for his continued career in myeloid malignancy research. To schedule an appointment New Mastocytosis Patients: 801-587-4630. New MPN Patients: (801)646-4122 Returning patients: 801-585-2626 For questions regarding our clinical programs or for help identifying the right Hematology specialist for you or for your family member, please feel free to contact our Clinical Care Specialist (801) 587-4630.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Hematology & Hematologic Malignancies Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Tashi T\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6073774", "full_name": "Alissa J. Trzeciak, MS, PhD", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u6073774", "division_ids": [ "hematology-hematologic-malignancies" ], "title": "Assistant Professor", "bio": "", "academic_information": "", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Trzeciak AJ\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6024596", "full_name": "Hutton W. Brandon, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6024596", "division_ids": [ "infectious-diseases" ], "title": "", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Infectious Diseases Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Infectious Disease)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Brandon HW\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0385820", "full_name": "Adrienne L. Carey, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0385820", "division_ids": [ "infectious-diseases" ], "title": "", "bio": "Adrienne Carey, MD is an Assistant Professor in Infectious Diseases at the University of Utah School of Medicine. She is a clinical educator who graduated from the University of Utah in 2009 and attended medical school at the University of Utah School of Medicine. She completed a combined Internal Medicine-Pediatrics residency program at the University of Michigan in 2017. She returned to the University of Utah for sub-specialty training in Infectious Diseases. In addition to clinical work, she co-directs the Host & Defense course for first-year medical students. She is also a member of the Antimicrobial Stewardship team at the University of Utah. Her research interests center on the epidemiology and clinical outcomes of coccidioidomycosis, an infection caused by the endemic fungus Coccidioides . During her free time, Dr. Carey loves to hike, ski and travel.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Infectious Diseases Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Infectious Disease)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Carey AL\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0990360", "full_name": "Paloma F. Cariello, MD, MPH", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0990360", "division_ids": [ "infectious-diseases" ], "title": "", "bio": "Paloma F Cariello, MD, MPH is a Professor of Infectious Diseases at the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah. She is a clinical educator who graduated from Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) in 2003 and obtained a Master’s Degree in Public Health from University of Massachusetts in 2013. Dr. Cariello’s clinical work is focused on prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of transplant-related infections and immunocompromised hosts, with dedicated training and expertise in caring for that patient population. She believes teamwork is the best approach to patient care, with the patient being the key element of the team. Dr. Cariello is board certified in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases. In addition to clinical work, she is highly dedicated to medical education and serves as the Associate Dean for the Office of Academic Culture and Community. During her free time, Dr. Cariello enjoys cooking, puzzles, hiking and outdoor activities.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Infectious Diseases Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Infectious Disease)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Cariello PF\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6014793", "full_name": "Laura Certain, MD, PhD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6014793", "division_ids": [ "infectious-diseases" ], "title": "", "bio": "Dr. Certain joined the Infectious Diseases Division at the University of Utah in the fall of 2017. She sees patients in the infectious disease outpatient clinic and on the inpatient infectious diseases consult services at the University of Utah Hospital. Her particular area of interest is orthopedic infections, and she works closely with the Orthopedic Surgery department to improve care for patients with these infections. That said, she enjoys the variety offered by a general ID practice and is happy to see patients with any infectious complaint.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Orthopaedics - Adjunct Associate Professor Academic Divisions Infectious Diseases Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Infectious Disease)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Certain L\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0631076", "full_name": "Kimberly E. Hanson, MD, MHS", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0631076", "division_ids": [ "infectious-diseases" ], "title": "", "bio": "Kimberly Hanson, MD, MHS is a board certified physician in Adult Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology. She has specialized expertise in the diagnosis and management of opportunistic viral, fungal and mycobacterial diseases. Her primary clinical focus is transplant and cancer chemotherapy-related infections.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor Pathology - Adjunct Professor Academic Divisions Infectious Diseases Board Certification American Board of Pathology (Sub: Medical Microbiology)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Hanson KE\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6024742", "full_name": "Hannah N. Imlay, MD, MS", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6024742", "division_ids": [ "infectious-diseases" ], "title": "", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Infectious Diseases Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Infectious Disease)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Imlay HN\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6062455", "full_name": "Ralph Kamel, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6062455", "division_ids": [ "infectious-diseases" ], "title": "", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Infectious Diseases", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Kamel R\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0030451", "full_name": "John D. Kriesel, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0030451", "division_ids": [ "infectious-diseases" ], "title": "", "bio": "Dr. John Kriesel graduated from Lake Forest High School in 1980 and then cum laude from the University of Illinois in 1984. He went on to graduate from Washington University Medical School in 1988. He came to Utah that year and completed a residency in Internal Medicine in 1991, and then a fellowship in Infectious Diseases (ID) in 1994. Dr. Kriesel joined the faculty at the University of Utah School of Medicine in 1996 with a primary appointment in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases. He was promoted to Research Associate Professor in 2007. He is currently board certified in Infectious Diseases and has been continuously since 1994. He is also an AAHIVM certified HIV specialist. Dr. Kriesel's primary interests here are in translational and clinical research. He discovered a major genetic contributor to human cold sores. His research projects include novel treatments of herpes simplex virus infections, antiviral vaccines, and microbiologic triggers of autoimmune diseases, including multiple sclerosis (MS) and sarcoidosis. He has recently demonstrated microbial RNA sequences that are over expressed in MS and sarcoidosis, suggesting causes to these autoimmune diseases. He has authored 49 original scientific papers and book chapters and has 3 U.S. patents. Dr. Kriesel's clinical responsibilities include infectious disease consultations at the VA and University Hospitals, General ID and HIV clinic at the University Hospital, and attending at the Salt Lake City STD Clinic. He participates in the education of medical students, allied health students, internal medicine residents, and infectious disease fellows.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Dermatology - Adjunct Associate Professor Academic Divisions Infectious Diseases Board Certification National Board of Medical Examiners", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Kriesel JD\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0973467", "full_name": "Daniel T. Leung, MD, MSc", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0973467", "division_ids": [ "infectious-diseases" ], "title": "", "bio": "Dr. Daniel Leung is a tenured Professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases, and the Dr. Thomas D. Rees and Natalie B. Rees Presidential Endowed Chair in Global Medicine. He received his M.D. from the Wake Forest University School of Medicine, completed a residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Washington in Seattle, and a fellowship in Infectious Diseases at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center / Harvard Medical School in Boston. Dr. Leung also has clinical experience in several international settings, including locations in Asia, Africa, and South America. Dr. Leung is Board-Certified in Infectious Diseases, and sees patients on the Infectious Diseases consult service at the University of Utah Hospital and in the International Travel Clinic. He has a Certificate in Travel Health from the International Society of Travel Medicine, and is the Utah site director of the CDC-sponsored Global TravEpiNet and GeoSentinel surveillance networks for travel-related illnesses. His research focuses on the immunology, epidemiology, and clinical management of diarrheal diseases such as cholera, as well as investigations of gut dysfunction in returning travelers. He has published over 150 peer-reviewed research articles and has received grant funding from the National Institutes of Health, the Department of Defense, the Thrasher Foundation, the Margolis Foundation, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. 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Spivak, MD, FACP", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0786696", "division_ids": [ "infectious-diseases" ], "title": "", "bio": "Dr. Spivak joined the faculty of the University of Utah Department of Internal Medicine (Division of Infectious Diseases) in the fall of 2011 after completing residency and fellowship training at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. He cares for people living with HIV infection and serves as the medical director of the HIV Clinic, and attends on the inpatient Infectious Diseases consult service at the University of Utah Hospital. Dr. Spivak teaches in the medical school, mentors post-graduate trainees, conducts translational research on HIV persistence and eradication, and is a co-founder and leader of Utah's first and only free HIV prevention clinic. He is a scientific member of the NIH AIDS Clinical Trial Group (ACTG) and is leading two interventional clinical trials studying HIV persistence and aging in the ACTG network.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor Pathology - Adjunct Assistant Professor Academic Divisions Infectious Diseases Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Infectious Disease)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Spivak AM\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0786699", "full_name": "Emily R.M. Sydnor Spivak, MD, MHS", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0786699", "division_ids": [ "infectious-diseases" ], "title": "", "bio": "Dr. Spivak is a Professor of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases. She established and serves as Co-Director of the Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs at University of Utah Health and the Salt Lake City Veterans Affairs Healthcare System. She completed her residency and fellowship training at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and earned a Masters in Health Sciences in Clinical Investigation at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Dr. Spivak's research interests focus on understanding patterns and drivers of antimicrobial use, methods to assess appropriateness, and development and evaluation of methods to improve antimicrobial use. She has led clinical research focused on evaluating patient outcomes related to various antibiotic use strategies. She is also involved with national Veterans Affairs efforts to evaluate antimicrobial use, develop tools to improve use and dissemination and evaluation of these resources. She is a member of the Society of Healthcare Epidemiology (SHEA) where she serves on the Public Policy and Government Affairs Committee and the Antibiotic Stewardship Committee. She is a Fellow of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), and serves as Vice Chair of the IDSA Antimicrobial Resistance Committee. 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Her diverse background encompasses medical training in India, residency in Philadelphia and fellowship in New York, leading her to Salt Lake City now. While her core commitment is patient-centered clinical care in both inpatient and outpatient settings, she is keen to pursue clinical research, diagnostic and antimicrobial stewardship, quality improvement initiatives targeting infectious complications in the transplant/Immunocompromised patients. 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He is board certified in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases. His main clinical focus is in the diagnosis and treatment of infections in immunocompromised patients, including cancer patients and transplant recipients. 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Wang, DO", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6014622", "division_ids": [ "infectious-diseases" ], "title": "", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Infectious Diseases Board Certification American Academy of HIV Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Wang VM\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0186103", "full_name": "Josephine D. Abraham, MD, MPH, FASN", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0186103", "division_ids": [ "nephrology-hypertension" ], "title": "Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Josephine Abraham MD, MPH is a Nephrologist and Professor of Medicine, at the University of Utah School of Medicine. In 1981, she began her undergraduate and medical training at the University of Madras, India which she completed in 1987. After training briefly in the United Kingdom and completing a Masters in Public Health at the University of Utah, she went on to finish her Internal Medicine Residency at the University of Utah School of Medicine in 2004. She continued at the University of Utah to complete a Nephrology Fellowship in 2006. Upon completion of her fellowship, she practiced nephrology for five years before returning to the University of Utah in 2011. She is the Clinical Chief for the Division of Nephrology and is a former Nephrology Fellowship Training Program Director at the University of Utah School of Medicine. She is the Medical Director of the Home Dialysis Program and the Acute Dialysis Program at the University Hospital. Dr Abraham is board certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology. Her clinical interests include various aspects of kidney disease particularly Glomerulonephritis, Vasculitis, Secondary hypertension, Onco nephrology including Amyloidosis and Home Dialysis.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Nephrology & Hypertension Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Nephrology)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Abraham JD\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0281902", "full_name": "Adhish Agarwal, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0281902", "division_ids": [ "nephrology-hypertension" ], "title": "Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Adhish Agarwal, MD, is a Professor of Medicine in the Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology and Hypertension at the University of Utah. After completing his medical school training at the University of Delhi (MAMC), he completed Internship and Residency training in Internal Medicine at Nassau University Medical Center in New York, and subsequently a Clinical Fellowship in Nephrology at the University of Utah in 2003. After his fellowship, he practiced Nephrology in Ogden, during which he also served as Medical Director for two University of Utah Dialysis units, as Chief Department of Medicine at McKay-Dee Hospital, as Medical Director for Intermountain Healthcare Acute Dialysis services for the Northern region, and also served as a Board Member of the Dialysis Research Foundation. He joined the University of Utah in June 2017. Since June 2020, he has also served as the Associate Chief of Medicine Service at the SLC VA Medical Center. He is board certified in Nephrology through the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Agarwal’s clinical interests include taking care of patients with various kidney problems including glomerulonephritis, ADPKD, acute kidney injury, and dialysis, and enjoys interactions with his patients. His primary research interests include cardio-renal syndrome, renal physiology in heart failure, and hypertension.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Nephrology & Hypertension Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Nephrology) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Agarwal A\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6001153", "full_name": "Laith F. Al-Rabadi, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6001153", "division_ids": [ "nephrology-hypertension" ], "title": "Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Al-Rabadi finished his undergraduate and medical training at Jordan University of Science and Technology in 2007. Afterwards, he joined Edelman lab at Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology to study endothelial dysfunction in uremic milieu. Dr. Al-Rabdi finished his Internal Medicine training at University of Iowa in 2013 then moved on to begin nephrology training at Boston University-Boston Medical Center. He had the privilege to work with Dr. David Salant and developed special interest in Glomerular diseases. Dr. Al-Rabadi was also actively involved in teaching students and residents. His clinical interests include different aspects of nephrology particularly glomerular diseases, transplant, and peritoneal dialysis. He is involved in several clinical research projects and literature reviews. He established a unique collaboration with Dr. Laurence Beck at Boston Medical Center to initiate innovative projects related to membranous nephropathy (MN) pathogenesis with the goal of developing clinical and translational research and enhancing University of Utah role as a destination site for MN. Dr. Beck is a world-renowned expert and an authority in MN and published extensively on the pathogenesis and biomarkers in MN. He also established a collaboration with Dr. Bernstein and from Moran Eye Center to perform clinical studies related to Alport syndrome (AS). He has been working closely with Dr. Gregory who, along with Dr. Atkins, has collected samples, clinical information and pedigrees of 130 families with X- linked AS. They also identified over 30 families with probable autosomal recessive AS based on patterns of inheritance. He evaluates many patients with AS at the kidney and the transplant clinic. He is motivated and committed to advance the field of glomerular diseases and Alport syndrome at the university of Utah", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor (Clinical) Pathology - Adjunct Associate Professor Academic Divisions Nephrology & Hypertension Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Nephrology)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Al-Rabadi LF\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0173821", "full_name": "Srinivasan Beddhu, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0173821", "division_ids": [ "nephrology-hypertension" ], "title": "Professor", "bio": "Dr. Beddhu is a Professor and Dialysis Research Foundation Presidential Endowed Chair in the Department of Internal Medicine. He also serves as the Clinical Research Medical Director in the Department of Internal Medicine. His research focus is on cardiovascular disease, nutritional status and lifestyle factors in CKD and dialysis patients. He leads a strong research team that is conducting studies of large national databases using cutting-edge statistical techniques and investigator initiated randomized controlled trials. His research is funded by NIH, VA and industry with his current total federal funding exceeding $10 million. He was actively involved for 9 years in the NHLBI-funded Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial (SPRINT) as the Co-Director of the Utah Clinical Center Network (CCN) and the Utah site- PI. He has authored more than 150 publications with many papers in high impact journals. He has mentored junior faculty, post-docs, fellows, residents, graduate students and medical students, some of whom have become independent, funded investigators.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor Population Health Sciences - Adjunct Professor Academic Divisions Nephrology & Hypertension Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Beddhu S\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0281923", "full_name": "Terrence S. Bjordahl, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0281923", "division_ids": [ "nephrology-hypertension" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Terrence Bjordahl, MD, is an associate professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology and Dialysis/Wasatch Kidney Specialists. As a nephrologist, his clinical interests are in dialysis care, renal transplant care, difficult-to-treat high blood pressure, electrolyte disorders, chronic kidney disease, and glomerular diseases. Dr. Bjordahl received his medical degree from The Ohio State University School of Medicine in 2001, and then finished his Internal Medicine Residency at University of Utah School of Medicine in 2004. He continued at University of Utah to complete a Nephrology Fellowship in 2007. Upon completion of his fellowship, he joined the faculty as an Assistant Professor in the Division of Nephrology. He currently serves as the Medical Director of University of Utah’s West Valley Dialysis Center and co-director of Wasatch Kidney Specialists. His main office is based at St. Mark’s Hospital where he is involved in recruitment of patients for clinical trials and is serving as a co-investigator in the Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial (SPRINT) trial. He also has offices at multiple other University community clinics including the Redstone clinic to serve Summit/Wasatch Counties. He takes care of patients at most of the hospitals in Salt Lake Valley.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Nephrology & Hypertension Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Nephrology)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Bjordahl TS\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0028073", "full_name": "Alfred K. Cheung, MD", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u0028073", "division_ids": [ "nephrology-hypertension" ], "title": "Professor", "bio": "Alfred K. Cheung is a Professor of Internal Medicine and a faculty member in the Division of Nephrology & Hypertension. He is Board certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology. His research interests are clinical aspects of chronic kidney disease, hemodialysis and hypertension. He currently serves as the Vice Chair for Research in the Department of Internal Medicine.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor Academic Divisions Nephrology & Hypertension Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Nephrology) National Board of Medical Examiners", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Cheung AK\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0973213", "full_name": "Monique E. Cho, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0973213", "division_ids": [ "nephrology-hypertension" ], "title": "Associate Professor", "bio": "Moniqué E. Cho, M.D. is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology & Hypertension. Dr. Cho received her B.A. degree in Psychology from Cornell University, NY and M.D. degree from Dartmouth Medical School, NH. She completed her Internal Medicine residency and Nephrology fellowship at the University of Rochester in New York. Dr. Cho's research interest focuses on the efficacy of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibition to improve vascular and physical function in patients with chronic kidney disease.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor Academic Divisions Nephrology & Hypertension", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Cho ME\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6001464", "full_name": "Sarah Gilligan, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6001464", "division_ids": [ "nephrology-hypertension" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Gilligan grew up in Maine and went to Tufts University for her undergraduate degree (BA in Psychology). She then moved to California where she met her husband while working on her MS in Kinesiology. After graduate school, she moved to Denver where she worked for several years as a professional research assistant studying exercise in patients with diabetes and PAD before returning to Tufts for medical school. She did the Tufts Maine Track program, spending her third year in a rural hospital on Longitudinal Integrated Curriculum pathway. She moved to Utah for residency and stayed for her nephrology fellowship and faculty position. Sarah has 3 children and, in addition to spending time with her family and pets, she enjoys running, hiking, camping, and enjoying the outdoors. Her professional interests are clinical nephrology and education.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Nephrology & Hypertension Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Nephrology)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Gilligan S\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6073605", "full_name": "Matthew W. Gross, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6073605", "division_ids": [ "nephrology-hypertension" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "", "academic_information": "", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Gross MW\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0080040", "full_name": "Arsalan N. Habib, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0080040", "division_ids": [ "nephrology-hypertension" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Arsalan N. Habib, MD is an Associate Professor of Medicine (Clinical) at the University of Utah School of Medicine. Dr. Habib received his Bachelor of Science from Georgetown University in 1994 and then his M.D. from the University of Utah School of Medicine in 2000. He received residency training in Internal Medicine at the University of Utah School of Medicine, which he completed in 2003 and was selected as Chief Medical Resident for 2003-2004. He then went on to complete his nephrology fellowship from the University of Utah School of Medicine in 2007 after which he joined the faculty in the Division of Nephrology as an Assistant Professor with promotion to Associate Professor in 2023. Dr. Habib practices clinical nephrology with his main clinic location adjacent to St. Mark’s Hospital at the University of Utah Wasatch Kidney Specialists. He provides inpatient consultations at St. Mark’s Hospital, Intermountain Medical Center, LDS Hospital as well as the Promise Long Term Acute Care Hospital. He also serves as teaching attending at the University Hospital. Dr. Habib is medical director of the Davita Sandy Dialysis Center where he also sees dialysis patients. As a nephrologist his clinical interests include the management of acute renal failure, chronic kidney disease and its prevention, hypertension, electrolyte disorders, peritoneal dialysis, in-center and home hemodialysis, as well as pre- and post-kidney transplant care and management. Dr. Habib has participated in several single and multi-center research trials with his colleagues in the Division of Nephrology and has published several articles in peer review journals. In addition to his clinical activities with University of Utah Health, Dr. Habib has been a volunteer physician at the Hope Clinic in Midvale, Utah since 2011 where he runs a very busy monthly kidney care clinic for uninsured patients. When he is not seeing patients in clinic or at the hospital Dr. Habib enjoys spending time with his family, the outdoors and training in martial arts. Dr. Habib is a second degree black belt in both Kung Fu and Tai Chi and has competed in both national and international tournaments. He is also a former member of the national team of the USA Wushu and Kung Fu Federation.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Nephrology & Hypertension Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Nephrology)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Habib AN\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0543873", "full_name": "Sydney Elizabeth Hartsell, MD, MPH", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0543873", "division_ids": [ "nephrology-hypertension" ], "title": "Assistant Professor", "bio": "Sydney E. Hartsell, MD, MPH is an Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine and a physician scientist in the Division of Nephrology & Hypertension. She was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah. After earning her undergraduate, medical and public health degrees from the University of North Carolina, she completed her internal medicine residency, nephrology fellowship, and cardiovascular T32 research fellowship at the University of Utah. Her clinical research centers on the overlap between kidney, heart and metabolic disease (also known as “cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome”). She is interested in treatment optimization using the combination of big data and qualitative methods to inform pragmatic trials. Clinically, she enjoys caring for all patients with a variety of kidney diseases and hypertension. She holds a clinic dedicated to patients with cardiorenal syndrome and welcomes these referrals. When not at work, you can find her outside backpacking, skate skiing, telemark skiing, birding, or savoring a new recipe and music with her family and friends.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor Academic Divisions Nephrology & Hypertension Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Nephrology)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Hartsell SE\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6002767", "full_name": "Bruce L. Horowitz, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6002767", "division_ids": [ "nephrology-hypertension" ], "title": "Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Bruce Horowitz, MD, FASN , is a Professor at the University of Utah School of Medicine. He earned his MD from Hahnemann University School of Medicine in Philadelphia in 1991, followed by internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Yale University in 1994. He then completed additional training in research and medical education at Rhode Island Hospital and Brown University before joining the faculty of the University of New Mexico in 1996. In 2008, Dr. Horowitz pursued subspecialty training in Nephrology at the University of New Mexico, where he later served as Professor of Medicine in the Division of Nephrology. At UNM, he was deeply involved in fellowship education and research, with a particular focus on hemodialysis. He joined the University of Utah faculty in 2015. Dr. Horowitz is board certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology and practices clinical nephrology in Farmington and Ogden, Utah. His clinical interests include diabetic nephropathy, nephrolithiasis, hemodialysis, hypertension, and acute kidney injury. He brings broad experience in general nephrology and is a Fellow of the American Society of Nephrology and member of the International Society of Nephrology. He is fluent in Spanish.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Nephrology & Hypertension Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Nephrology) National Board of Medical Examiners", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Horowitz BL\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0183708", "full_name": "Yufeng Huang, MD, PhD", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u0183708", "division_ids": [ "nephrology-hypertension" ], "title": "Research Professor", "bio": "Yufeng Huang, MD, Ph.D, is a research professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology at the University of Utah School of Medicine. As a basic and translational researcher, her research focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms that drive kidney fibrosis and identifying new therapeutic strategies to slow or prevent CKD progression. Huang received her medical degree and completed her residence at the Jiangsu University in China. She continuously completed her fellowship in Nephrology and received her Ph.D. degree at the Fudan University, Shanghai Medical College in China. Research Statement My laboratory investigates the molecular mechanisms driving kidney fibrosis—particularly the roles of HuR, EphB2 signaling, and NNMT/cGMP pathways—and develops targeted therapeutic strategies to prevent the progression of chronic kidney disease.", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine Divisions: Nephrology & Hypertension", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Huang Y\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6050610", "full_name": "Duha A. Jweehan, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6050610", "division_ids": [ "nephrology-hypertension" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Duha Jweehan, MD is a transplant nephrologist and assistant professor at the University of Utah medical school. She received her medical degree at the university of Damascus in Syria and completed her family medicine fellowship in 1994, then, completed a training in Internal medicine and nephrology in 2006. She was an academic physician in Jordan and Syria until 2018. In the USA, she completed clinical research training at Harvard Medical School in 2000. She completed her Nephrology fellowship at The University of Connecticut in 2022 and transplant nephrology fellowship at the University of Iowa in 2023. Her clinical and research interests include BK nephropathy, acute T cell- mediated rejection and antibody meditated rejection, non- invasive diagnostic tests in kidney transplant.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Nephrology & Hypertension Board Certification Arab Board of Internal Medicine Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates National Board of Medical Examiners Syrian Ministry of Health (Family and Community Medicine) Syrian Ministry of Health (Internal Medicine)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Jweehan DA\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0911519", "full_name": "Siddhartha Kakani, MD, MHA", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0911519", "division_ids": [ "nephrology-hypertension" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Siddhartha Kakani received his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad, India. He also received a Masters in Health Administration from the University of Missouri, Columbia, MO. He completed his residency at the Creighton University Medical Center, Omaha, NE and then completed his fellowship in Nephrology at Tufts Medical Center Center, Tufts Univeristy, Boston, MA. Dr. Kakani's clinical interests are glomerulonephritis, chronic kidney disease management and inpatient nephrology. His passion is in clinical education and mentoring.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Nephrology & Hypertension Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Nephrology)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Kakani S\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6055890", "full_name": "Silviana Marineci, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6055890", "division_ids": [ "nephrology-hypertension" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Nephrology & Hypertension Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Nephrology)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Marineci S\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6053877", "full_name": "Suayp Oygen, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6053877", "division_ids": [ "nephrology-hypertension" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Suayp Oygen, M.D. is a physician with extensive experience in internal medicine, rheumatology, and nephrology. He earned his medical degree from Inonu University School of Medicine in Malatya, Turkey and Internal Medicine Residency at Hamidiye Sisli Etfal Research and Training Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey and has undergone specialized training in Rheumatology at Akdeniz University and Nephrology at Tulane University School of Medicine. Dr. Oygen has served in various clinical and academic roles across Turkey and the United States, including as a transplant nephrology fellow at Tulane and a clinical adjudicator for the CRIC study. His medical expertise spans autoimmune disorders, hemodialysis, chronic kidney disease, and Kidney Transplantation. He is a published researcher with contributions to numerous peer-reviewed journals and international medical congresses. Dr. Oygen is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Society of Nephrology, American Medical Association, Turkish Rheumatology Society, and Society of Transplantation. Beyond medicine, he has a strong interest in outdoor sports and psychology, and he is fluent in English and Turkish.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Nephrology & Hypertension Board Certification Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Oygen S\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6018432", "full_name": "Kishore Patcha, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6018432", "division_ids": [ "nephrology-hypertension" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Nephrology & Hypertension Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Patcha K\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6008225", "full_name": "Marcus G. Pezzolesi, PhD, MPH", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u6008225", "division_ids": [ "nephrology-hypertension" ], "title": "Professor", "bio": "Dr. Marcus Pezzolesi is an Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine in the University of Utah’s Division of Nephrology and Hypertension and its Diabetes and Metabolism Center and an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Human Genetics. After attending the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, MA, he completed his Ph.D. training in Biological Sciences, with a focus on Human Genetics, at The Ohio State University followed by a Master’s of Public Health in Quantitative Methods at the Harvard School of Public Health. He completed his post-doctoral training as a member of the Joslin Diabetes Center’s Section on Genetics and Epidemiology and as an Instructor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School.", "academic_information": "Departments Adjunct - Human Genetics , Primary - Internal Medicine Divisions: Nephrology & Hypertension", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Pezzolesi MG\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0983889", "full_name": "Divya Raghavan, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0983889", "division_ids": [ "nephrology-hypertension" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Divya Raghavan, MD is a Nephrologist and Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, at the University of Utah School of Medicine. She completed her medical schooling at Kilpauk Medical College in India in 2011. She went on to finish her Internal Medicine Residency at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2015. She finished her General Nephrology fellowship at the University of Utah (2015-2017) followed by a Transplant Nephrology fellowship (2017-2018). She then joined the Division of Nephrology as a Transplant Nephrologist in 2018. She is the Program Director for the American Society of Transplant accredited Transplant Nephrology fellowship at the University of Utah. She is board certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology. Her clinical interests include addressing barriers to increasing kidney transplantation as well as improving post kidney transplant outcomes.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Nephrology & Hypertension Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Nephrology)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Raghavan D\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0271744", "full_name": "Nirupama Ramkumar, MD, MPH", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0271744", "division_ids": [ "nephrology-hypertension" ], "title": "Associate Professor", "bio": "Dr.Ramkumar is an Associate Professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Utah Health. She received her medical degree from Bangalore University, India and obtained her Master's degree in Public Health from the University of Utah. She completed her residency training in Internal Medicine at UCSF-Fresno and Nephrology fellowship training at University of Utah. Her clinical interests include hypertension, polycystic kidney disease and chronic kidney disease. She oversees Nephrology fellows in training in the outpatient and inpatient settings.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor Academic Divisions Nephrology & Hypertension Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Nephrology)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Ramkumar N\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0342803", "full_name": "Kalani L. Raphael, MD, MS", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0342803", "division_ids": [ "nephrology-hypertension" ], "title": "Professor", "bio": "Dr. Raphael received his undergraduate degree in Biology from Gonzaga University and his medical degree from the University of Hawaiʻi John A. Burns School of Medicine. He completed Internal Medicine and Nephrology training at the University of Utah and has been on the Faculty since 2009. His research is in chronic kidney disease, metabolic acidosis, nutrition, and metabolic bone disorders associated with chronic kidney disease. He also co-leads a research training program for undergraduate students interested in pursuing careers in health and science. Dr. Raphael is a specialist in disorders of the kidney, electrolytes, and high blood pressure.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor Academic Divisions Nephrology & Hypertension Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Nephrology)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Raphael KL\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6009045", "full_name": "Aylin R. Rodan, MD, PhD, FASN", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6009045", "division_ids": [ "nephrology-hypertension" ], "title": "Professor", "bio": "Dr. Rodan received her undergraduate degree in Biology from Yale University. She then completed M.D./Ph.D. training in the Medical Scientist Training Program at the University of California San Francisco, followed by Internal Medicine residency at UCSF. She completed a postdoctoral fellowship and nephrology subspecialty training at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, where she remained on faculty for five years prior to coming to the University of Utah. Dr. Rodan is a general nephrologist specializing in disorders of the kidney, electrolytes and high blood pressure. She oversees Nephrology Fellows in training in the outpatient and inpatient settings. She has served as Chief of the Division of Nephrology & Hypertension since 2024. The kidney plays a central role in maintaining homeostasis of ions and water in the body. However, the diet of early humans (low sodium, high potassium) is the opposite of the modern diet (high sodium, low potassium). Dr. Rodan’s research is focused on how the kidney responds to the high sodium, low potasium diet in ways that are both adaptive and maladaptive. Underlying the kidneys' ability to regulate salt and water is the process of ion transport, the vectorial movement of ions across cell membranes. The Rodan laboratory uses the genetic model organism Drosophila melanogaster to study ion transport processes relevant to human physiology. Projects in the lab focus on: 1) ion and water sensing by WNK kinases, which are mutated in a human disorder characterized by high blood pressure and high potassium; and 2) understanding how flies respond to high salt diet, including genes and metabolic adaptations that increase or decrease the ability to cope with high salt. The goal of the laboratory is to understand the regulatory and ion transport mechanisms underlying the response to varying diets and to translate these insights into improved understanding of renal physiology in health and disease.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Human Genetics - Adjunct Associate Professor Internal Medicine - Professor Academic Divisions Nephrology & Hypertension Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Nephrology) American Board of Internal Medicine", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Rodan AR\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6031440", "full_name": "Stephen R. Sammons, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6031440", "division_ids": [ "nephrology-hypertension" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Steve Sammons MD, is a Nephrologist and Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Utah School of Medicine. He completed his undergraduate training at Cornell University in 2014, completed medical school training at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in 2020, and then moved to Utah where he completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Utah in 2023 followed by his Fellowship in Nephrology in 2025. Steve joined the University of Utah as faculty in the Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology and Hypertension in 2025 where he is Clinical Director of the Polycystic Kidney Disease Clinic. His interests include Genetic kidney diseases, Glomerulonephritis, and Medical Education.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Nephrology & Hypertension", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Sammons SR\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6035263", "full_name": "Amara Sarwal, MD, MSCI, FASN", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6035263", "division_ids": [ "nephrology-hypertension" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Sarwal completed her internal medicine residency training at Lincoln Medical Center in New York City, where she also served as a chief medicine resident, prior to moving to the University of Utah for her nephrology fellowship training. During her three-year fellowship, she served as chief nephrology fellow for two years and completed a Master of Science in Clinical Investigation. Dr. Sarwal is currently an Assistant Professor in the Division of Nephrology and Hypertension. Her clinical interests include taking care of patients with various types of kidney disease. Her research interests include cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) health and association with cognitive outcomes.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Nephrology & Hypertension", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Sarwal A\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0035658", "full_name": "Fuad Shihab, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0035658", "division_ids": [ "nephrology-hypertension" ], "title": "Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Fuad Shihab, M.D. is a Professor of Medicine at the University of Utah. He is active in transplant research and speaks frequently at a national level in these areas. He has received multiple scholastic recognitions including Who’s Who in America and America’s Top Doctor in US News and World Report in addition to Faculty Teaching Awards from the School of Medicine. Dr. Shihab is currently accepting patients with all kinds of renal disease. Dr. Shihab received his medical degree from the American University of Beirut. He completed his Nephrology fellowship training from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia followed by a Transplantation Medicine fellowship at the Oregon Health and Sciences University in Portland. Dr. Shihab is board certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology. He has been active in various national societies in his field including the American Society of Transplantation where he chaired the Fellowship Training, the Conflict of Interest and the Development committees. He is also actively involved in various committees in United Network of Organ Transplantation, the American Society of Nephrology and the National Kidney Foundation. He is also a board member of the American Foundation for Donation and Transplantation. Currently a Fellow of the American College of Physicians; Fellow of The American Society of Nephrology; Fellow of The National Kidney Foundation and Fellow of The American Society of Transplantation.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Nephrology & Hypertension Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Nephrology)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Shihab F\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0324617", "full_name": "Yan-Ting Shiu, PhD", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u0324617", "division_ids": [ "nephrology-hypertension" ], "title": "Professor", "bio": "Dr. Yan-Ting Shiu is a Professor of Internal Medicine in the University of Utah’s Division of Nephrology and Hypertension and an Investigator at the Nora Eccles Harrison Cardiovascular Research and Training Institute. She obtained her B.S. degree from National Taiwan University and her Ph.D. from Rice University, followed by postdoctoral training at the University of California, San Diego. She began her faculty position at the University of Utah in the Department of Biomedical Engineering, where her work focused on classroom teaching and committee service. Since transferring to Internal Medicine in 2010 to focus on research, she has become a nationally and internationally recognized leader in translational research on hemodialysis arteriovenous access dysfunction. She also conducts clinical research and is an investigator in the NIH-funded HFM and CRIC studies. In recent years, she has expanded her research program to investigate vascular dysfunction in patients with chronic kidney disease, and cardiovascular disease. She has contributed significantly to vascular research by advancing our understanding of how hemodynamic forces regulate vascular function and by identifying novel diagnostic and therapeutic targets for hemodialysis vascular access dysfunction.", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine Divisions: Nephrology & Hypertension", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Shiu Y\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6077273", "full_name": "Ian J. Stewart, MD, FACP, FASN", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u6077273", "division_ids": [ "nephrology-hypertension" ], "title": "Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "", "academic_information": "", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Stewart IJ\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6024780", "full_name": "Brandi M. Wynne, MS, PhD, FAHA", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u6024780", "division_ids": [ "nephrology-hypertension" ], "title": "Assistant Professor", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine Divisions: Nephrology & Hypertension", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Wynne BM\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0378651", "full_name": "Tianxin Yang, MD, PhD", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u0378651", "division_ids": [ "nephrology-hypertension" ], "title": "Professor", "bio": "Tianxin Yang, MD/PhD, is Professor of Medicine with Tenure and the Dialysis Research Foundation Endowed Chair in the Division of Nephrology & Hypertension, and Adjunct Professor in the Department of Nutrition & Integrative Physiology (NUIP) at the University of Utah, and Senior Research Career Scientist at the VA Salt Lake Health Care System. Dr. Yang received a MD degree from Zhongshan University in China, a PhD degree in Renal Physiology from Tokyo Medical & Dental University in Japan, and completed Postdoctoral Fellow training at University of Michigan. Then he continued his renal physiology research as Senior Staff Fellow and Staff Scientist at National Institute of Health. Dr. Yang has been a faculty member at the University of Utah since 2002. Dr. Yang’s laboratory addresses the fundamental mechanism of renal control of electrolyte and fluid metabolism, and translates bench discoveries to novel therapeutics for hypertension and kidney disease.", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine Divisions: Nephrology & Hypertension", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Yang T\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0849573", "full_name": "Robert H. Yenchek, MD, MSc", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0849573", "division_ids": [ "nephrology-hypertension" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Robert Yenchek, MD, MSc, is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Utah School of Medicine. Dr. Yenchek received his Bachelor of Science from Northwestern University in 2001. He went on to receive his medical degree from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 2005. He then completed his Internal Medicine training at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, IL in 2008. He studied at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center for his Nephrology subspecialty training, which he finished in 2011. While at the University of Pittsburgh, he completed a Master’s Degree in Clinical Research in 2012. Dr. Yenchek joined the University of Utah Wasatch Kidney Specialists in 2012, where he serves as the medical director of the Lakeside Dialysis Unit and the DaVita West Bountiful. Dr. Yenchek practices clinical nephrology at the University of Utah Wasatch Kidney Specialists with his main office at St. Mark’s Hospital. His practice locations also include the Farmington Health Center as well as the Comprehensive Kidney Stone Center at the main University Hospital. He provides inpatient coverage at St. Mark’s Hospital, Intermountain Medical Center, LDS hospital, Promise Hospital, and Landmark Hospital. His clinical interests include acute and chronic kidney disease, kidney stone care, electrolyte disorders, hypertension, polycystic kidney disease, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and kidney transplant care.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Nephrology & Hypertension Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Nephrology)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Yenchek RH\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0714510", "full_name": "Tahir Zaman, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0714510", "division_ids": [ "nephrology-hypertension" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Tahir Zaman, MD, is a Clinical Instructor of Medicine at the University of Utah School of Medicine. Dr. Zaman received his Bachelor of Science from Washington State University in 2006. He went on to receive his medical degree from University of Washington School of Medicine in 2010. He then completed his Internal Medicine training at University of Utah in 2013. He then served as a Chief Medical Resident until 2014 where he then began his Nephrology subspecialty training, which he finished in 2016. Dr. Zaman then joined the University of Utah Wasatch Kidney Specialists in 2016 where he staffs outreach clinics at Daybreak in South Jordan and Stansbury Clinic in Tooele. Dr. Zaman practices Clinical Nephrology at the University of Utah Wasatch Kidney Specialists with his main office at St. Mark’s Hospital. He covers St. Mark’s Hospital, Intermountain Medical Center, and Salt Lake Specialty Hospital. His clinical interests include chronic kidney disease, hypertension, kidney stones, polycystic kidney disease, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and kidney transplant care.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Nephrology & Hypertension Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Nephrology)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Zaman T\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0364278", "full_name": "Wallace L. Akerley, MD", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u0364278", "division_ids": [ "oncology" ], "title": "Professor", "bio": "Wallace Akerley, MD is a medical oncologist with greater than 30 years experience as a principal investigator on numerous clinical research trials who actively cares for patients with lung cancer. He is the chairman of the Protocol Review and Monitoring Committee at Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI), Director of the Lung Cancer Disease Center of Excellence at HCI and member of the NCCN's Steering Committee for Small Cell Lung Cancer Panel and NSCLC Panel. Research Statement Clinical research, treating patients with the investigational therapies, is the final and most important step of cancer research. Identifying new and improved and/or better tolerated therapy is the primary wish of every cancer physician. There has been a gratifying number of new cancer therapies that were evaluated at HCI and FDA approved in the recent past.", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine Divisions: Oncology", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Akerley WL\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6012335", "full_name": "Khaled M. Alhamad, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6012335", "division_ids": [ "oncology" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Oncology Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Alhamad KM\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6069409", "full_name": "Palash Asawa, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6069409", "division_ids": [ "oncology" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Oncology Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Asawa P\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0242764", "full_name": "Anna C. Beck, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0242764", "division_ids": [ "oncology" ], "title": "Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Anna Beck, MD, is the past director of Supportive Oncology and Survivorship and an investigator at Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI). She is a professor, and past director of the University Supportive and Palliative Care Program at the University of Utah School of Medicine. Beck’s areas of interest are end-of-life care, communication skills training, and female cancers. Through her work with cancer patients, her goal is to broaden the spectrum of support available for cancer patients and their caregivers throughout the spectrum of a cancer diagnosis. She has previously been a community oncologist for 20 years. Beck is the hospice medical director at Community Nursing Services Home Health and Hospice, which received “Best in Utah” awards for five consecutive years. She is the medical director for Huntsman at Home, an innovative program designed to improve care of cancer patients and support caregivers in their own homes. She has obtained board-certification in internal medicine, medical oncology, integrative medicine and hospice and palliative medicine. Beck completed an internship and residency in internal medicine, as well as a combined fellowship in hematology/medical oncology and geriatric internal medicine, at the University of Utah. She received her MD from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Oncology Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Hospice and Palliative Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Beck AC\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6059347", "full_name": "Roma Bhatia, MD, MPH", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6059347", "division_ids": [ "oncology" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Roma Bhatia, MD, is a breast medical oncologist and Assistant Professor in the Division of Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Utah and Investigator at the Huntsman Cancer Institute. She specializes in the care of individuals with all states of breast cancer, with a particular interest in cancer survivorship, geriatric oncology, and the cognitive and physical effects for cancer treatment. Her research has been funded through the Center for Investigational Therapeutics at the University of Utah and through federal grants from the Health Resources and Services Administration. Dr. Bhatia's research focuses on improving quality of life and functional outcomes for patients, including the use of exercise and supportive interventions to address common side effects from cancer treatments including chemotherapy related cognitive impairment, cancer fatigue, and recovery after therapy. Through both her clinical and research work, she aims to bridge scientific discovery with compassionate, patient-centered care. She believes in partnering closely with her patients to help them make informed choices and navigate the challenges of cancer with dignity, understanding, and hope.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Oncology Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Bhatia R\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0034531", "full_name": "Saundra S. Buys, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0034531", "division_ids": [ "oncology" ], "title": "Distinguished Professor", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Distinguished Professor Academic Divisions Oncology Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Buys SS\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6008731", "full_name": "Anna Chalmers, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6008731", "division_ids": [ "oncology" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Anna Chalmers, M.D. is an Associate Professor in Division of Oncology and an investigator at the Huntsman Cancer Institute. Dr. Chalmers is a specialist in adult medical oncology, with a focus in sarcoma. She joined the faculty in 2016 and see patients at the Huntsman Cancer Institute in Salt Lake City and Sugarhouse. Dr. Chalmers received her bachelor’s degree from Dartmouth College and her medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine and fellowship in Hematology and Medical Oncology at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Dr. Chalmers is actively involved in research. She is committed to utilizing clinical studies to benefit her patients at the Huntsman Cancer Institute. She is a member of several international organizations, including the Connective Tissue Oncology Society and the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Dr. Chalmers is a native of Newport Beach, California. She enjoys hiking, sailing, and skiing with her children and husband, who is an orthopedic surgeon at the University of Utah.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Oncology Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Chalmers A\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6025551", "full_name": "Namita Chittoria, MBBS, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6025551", "division_ids": [ "oncology" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Oncology", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Chittoria N\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0827096", "full_name": "Sarah V. Colonna, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0827096", "division_ids": [ "oncology" ], "title": "Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Sarah Colonna, MD, MSCI, is a board-certified internist and medical oncologist who specializes in caring for women at high risk for breast cancer, as well as those with breast cancer. She serves as the Medical Director of the Family Cancer Assessment Clinic (FCAC) at Huntsman Cancer Institute ( learn more ) Dr. Colonna provides care for women with an increased risk of breast cancer due to a known genetic mutation, a strong family history, or abnormal findings on a breast biopsy. Her research focuses on families at high risk for breast cancer through the Breast Cancer Family Registry. https://www.bcfamilyregistry.org/", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Oncology Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Colonna SV\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6075120", "full_name": "Peter J. DeMaria, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6075120", "division_ids": [ "oncology" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "", "academic_information": "", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"DeMaria PJ\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6046610", "full_name": "Adrienne M. Dorrance, PhD", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u6046610", "division_ids": [ "oncology" ], "title": "Associate Professor", "bio": "Research Statement I am currently an Associate Professor in the Division of Oncology at The University of Utah/Huntsman Cancer Institute. My research during graduate education focused on understanding the genetic and epigenetic changes within the hematopoietic compartment leading to acute myeloid leukemia (AML). During my time as a postdoctoral research fellow in the laboratory of Dr. David A. Williams at Children’s Hospital Boston, my research focused on elucidating the roles of Rac downstream signaling pathways during normal hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) functions such as migration, adhesion, and homing. After my time in the Williams lab, I did a second postdoctoral training in the lab of Dr. Marcucci at Ohio State University, investigating the molecular mechanisms regulating leukemic stem cell (LSC) biology. These projects utilized novel antibody conjugated nanoparticles to target mircroRNAs in LSCs in vivo . After my training in the Marcucci Lab, I was appointed an Assistant Professor in the Department of Hematology at Ohio State University investigating novel targets, such as EGFL7, in LSCs and the bone marrow microenvironment. In March 2023, I was promoted to Associate Professor at the University of Utah/Huntsman Cancer Institute. Since beginning my independent faculty position in 2014, I have obtained external NIH and American Cancer Society funding, successfully staffed and led an independent basic research laboratory, co-authored >40 manuscripts,mentored/co-mentored medical fellows, postdoctoral fellow, undergraduate and post-graduate students, budgeted startup funds, formed productive collaborations, and filed patents as a lead inventor.", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine , Adjunct - Oncological Sciences Divisions: Oncology", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Dorrance AM\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0028680", "full_name": "William A. Dunson, Jr., MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0028680", "division_ids": [ "oncology" ], "title": "Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "William Dunson, MD received his medical degree from the Bowman Gray School of Medicine at Wake Forest University in North Carolina. He then completed a residency at the University of Utah Hospitals & Clinics, where he was chief resident his final year. Before joining Huntsman Cancer Institute, Dunson worked with the Division of General Medicine at the University of Utah and at Madsen Health Center as a primary care physician. Currently, he practices at the Huntsman Cancer Hospital where his clinical duties include evaluating acutely ill cancer patients in the Huntsman Cancer Hospital Acute Care Service.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Oncology Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Dunson WA\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6024081", "full_name": "Vaia Florou, MD, MS", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6024081", "division_ids": [ "oncology" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Vaia Florou is an Associate Professor in the Division of Oncology at Huntsman Cancer Institute of the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah. Her clinical and research interests are focused on sarcomas and gastrointestinal malignancies, with an emphasis on immunotherapy and targeted therapies. Dr. Florou received her medical degree from the University of Patras in Patras, Greece. Prior to her clinical training, she was a research fellow at the University of Cologne in Germany, where she studied the B-cell receptor signaling in CLL. She then completed her Internal Medicine Residency at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson/Saint Peter’s University Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey with an additional year as Chief Medical Resident. She pursued a Hematology and Oncology fellowship at the University of Miami in Miami, Florida where she graduated from in 2019. She is involved in clinical trials aiming to improve immunotherapy efficacy in sarcomas and gastrointestinal malignancies. Her research has been presented at various national and international conferences including ASCO, AACR, SITC, ISTH and CTOS. She is also a member of several professional organizations like the American Society of Clinical Oncology, European Society for Medical Oncology, Connective Tissue Oncology Society and Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Oncology Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Florou V\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0674697", "full_name": "Glynn Weldon Gilcrease, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0674697", "division_ids": [ "oncology" ], "title": "Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. G. Weldon Gilcrease, MD is an Associate Professor in the Oncology Division at the University of Utah School of Medicine and a Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) investigator. He specializes in gastrointestinal cancers and patients enrolled in early phase trials. Dr. Gilcrease is also the Program Director for the Hematology/Oncology Fellowship program at the University of Utah School of Medicine and a Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI). Dr. Gilcrease focuses on early phase clinical trials and drug development. He is involved in preclinical research and Phase I/II trials for patients affected with inoperable colorectal cancer. His research entails exploiting important pathways that drive cancer, including the beta-catenin pathway in colorectal cancer. He hopes to bring novel and targeted therapies into the clinic to benefit patients. Dr. Gilcrease has been at the University of Utah since 2009. He completed a hematology/oncology fellowship at the University of Utah and HCI where he was awarded the Outstanding Fellow Teaching Award in 2011. Prior to that he completed his residency at Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego, CA where he received the Outstanding Resident Award for his medical care and dedication to learning and teaching. He served as Chief Resident after completing his residency. He earned his medical degree from the University of Arizona.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Oncology Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology) National Board of Medical Examiners", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Gilcrease GW\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6012751", "full_name": "Matthew Gumbleton, MD, PhD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6012751", "division_ids": [ "oncology" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Oncology Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology) National Board of Medical Examiners", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Gumbleton M\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0357977", "full_name": "Sumati V. Gupta, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0357977", "division_ids": [ "oncology" ], "title": "Associate Professor", "bio": "Sumati Gupta, MD, is a tenured Associate Professor in the Division of Oncology within the Department of Medicine at the University of Utah and a member of the Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI). She specializes in the care of patients with genitourinary malignancies, including bladder, kidney, prostate, and testicular cancers, and has a particular interest in improving cancer care for older adults through the field of geriatric oncology. Dr. Gupta received her medical degree from King Edward Memorial (KEM) Hospital and Seth G.S. Medical College at the University of Mumbai, India. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Nassau University Medical Center/SUNY Stony Brook, followed by a fellowship in Geriatrics at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. After a decade in primary care and geriatric medicine, she pursued fellowship training in Medical Oncology at the University of Utah, where she later joined the faculty. As a physician-scientist, Dr. Gupta leads an active clinical and translational research program focused on genitourinary cancers, particularly bladder cancer, with an emphasis on understanding mechanisms of treatment resistance and developing more effective therapies. She conducts clinical trials at Huntsman Cancer Institute and collaborates extensively across translational and clinical research programs. Dr. Gupta serves leadership roles at HCI, including serving as Medical Director of the Geriatric Oncology Assessment and pLan (GOAL) Clinic and co-Principal Investigator of the Total Cancer Care® initiative. She is a member of both the Genitourinary Cancers Program and the Experimental Therapeutics Program and serves as co-chair of the Genitourinary Cancers Research Interest Group within the Oncology Research Information Exchange Network (ORIEN). She has also contributed to research oversight through service on the Institutional Review Board and the Data Safety and Monitoring Committee. In addition to her academic responsibilities, Dr. Gupta serves as Chief of the Hematology/Oncology Section at the Salt Lake City Veterans Affairs Medical Center. She also chairs the VISN 19 Interdisciplinary Cancer Committee, supporting regional efforts to enhance cancer care delivery and quality across the VA health system.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor Academic Divisions Oncology Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Gupta SV\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6022436", "full_name": "Siwen Hu-Lieskovan, MD, PhD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6022436", "division_ids": [ "oncology" ], "title": "Professor", "bio": "Dr. Siwen Hu-Lieskovan is an Associate Professor of Medicine, and Director of Solid Tumor Immunotherapy at the Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI), University of Utah. She received her Hematology/Oncology Fellowship training at UCLA and held a faculty position there after fellowship prior to recruitment to HCI. She is a board-certified oncologist with clinical focus on melanoma/skin cancers and early phase testing of novel cancer immunotherapies in solid tumors. She is experienced with protocol development and conduct of immunotherapy-based clinical trials, and has been a principal investigator (PI) of industry-, investigator- and cooperative group-initiated clinical trials testing immune checkpoint inhibitors, oncolytic viruses, cancer vaccines and other immune-modulatory agents, as well as cell therapy with tumor infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs), genetically modified T cells and hematopoietic stem cells. Dr. Hu-Lieskovan is the physician lead of the melanoma/skin cancer Clinical Trial Research Group at the HCI Clinical Trial Office, and the institutional PI of SWOG trials at HCI. Nationally, she chairs the SWOG Immunotherapeutics Committee. She is a study chair and translational lead of several cross-NCTN protocols initiated by SWOG, including the immunoMATCH trial. She has been a scientific advisor on cancer immunotherapy drug development strategies for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry. Dr. Hu-Lieskovan is a physician scientist with research focus on characterization of tumor immune microenvironment, development of biomarkers to predict response and resistance to immunotherapies, and combination strategies to overcome immune resistance, by studying patient-derived clinical samples and immune-competent (syngeneic) animal models. In the past, she and her research teams made contributions in understanding the role of driver mutations in oncogenesis and immune evasion, mechanisms of response and resistance to immune checkpoint inhibitors, and developing novel drug delivery systems. She led the first studies showing efficacy of nanoparticle delivered siRNA targeting oncogenes in treating metastatic cancers, and synergistic effect of combining BRAF and MEK inhibitors with immunotherapy in BRAF mutant melanoma. She has authored/co-authored research articles, reviews, editorials and book chapters in peer-reviewed journals including Nature, Science Translational Medicine, Cell, New England Journal of Medicine, etc. She is a recipient of the prestigious National Cancer Institute (NCI) Cancer Clinical Investigator Team Leadership Award (CCITLA), American Society of Clinical Oncologist (ASCO) Young Investigator Award (YIA) and Career Development Award, the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Sharp Award, the Hope Foundation Dr. Coltman Award, the Melanoma Research Alliance YIA and Team Science Award, the Tower Research Foundation Award, the UCLA KL2 Translational Award, the Daniel Von Hoff Innovative Protocol Award, among others. Siwe…", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor Academic Divisions Oncology Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Hu-Lieskovan S\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6065597", "full_name": "Vera Kazakova, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6065597", "division_ids": [ "oncology" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Oncology Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Kazakova V\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6024538", "full_name": "Kristen C. Kelley, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6024538", "division_ids": [ "oncology" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Kristen C. Kelley, MD Clinical Assistant Professor Dr. Kristen C. Kelley, M.D., is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Division of Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, at the University of Utah School of Medicine and an Investigator at the Huntsman Cancer Institute. Dr. Kelley is a specialist in adult medical oncology with a focus on women's cancers including breast cancer and gynecologic malignancies (cancers of the ovary, uterus, cervix, and vagina). Dr. Kelley earned her bachelor's degree in Kinesiology from Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona, and her medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. She then completed a residency in internal medicine at the University of California-Los Angeles where she received awards for excellence in teaching. Dr. Kelley then completed a fellowship in hematology and medical oncology at the University of Utah and the Huntsman Cancer Institute and was awarded the 2021 Women's Cancers Center Rising Star Award. She is board-certified in internal medicine and in medical oncology. Dr. Kelley is a member of several professional societies including the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and Society of Utah Medical Oncology (SUMO). Dr. Kelley is heavily involved in clinical research and serves as the principal investigator for numerous clinical trials in gynecologic and breast cancers. Dr. Kelley has a special interest in quality improvement and has led several initiatives within the oncology division to improve patient care and safety including development of a novel drug monitoring protocol and an education intervention to improve provider adherence to bone health guidelines for patients receiving estrogen-lowering therapies as part of their cancer treatment. Dr. Kelley's research interests also include exercise and nutrition interventions to improve treatment tolerability and outcomes for breast and gynecologic cancer patients.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Oncology", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Kelley KC\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6012578", "full_name": "Kathleen C. Kerrigan, DO", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6012578", "division_ids": [ "oncology" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Katie Kerrigan is an Associate Professor in the Division of Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Utah and an investigator at Huntsman Cancer Institute. She specializes in cancers of the head and neck, thyroid, and lungs, and serves as principal investigator on multiple Phase I-III clinical trials in these areas. Dr. Kerrigan co-leads the Head and Neck Clinical Trials Research Group and is an active member of several institutional and national committees, including the HCI Data Safety Monitoring Committee and the Patient-Reported Outcomes (PRO) Workgroup within the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) EHR Oncology Advisory Group. She also serves as a co-advisor for the University of Utah School of Medicine Oncology Interest Group and plays a key role in strengthening clinical connections with Huntsman Cancer Institute's affiliate partners. Since 2022, Dr. Kerrigan has provided both in-person and telehealth oncology care to patients in rural and frontier regions of Wyoming (St. John's Health) and Montana (St. Peter's Health). She is deeply committed to expanding access to high-quality cancer care and clinical trials across the Intermountain West. Her research focuses on early - and late-phase clinical trials and drug development. Dr. Kerrigan joined the University of Utah in 20217 after completing her Hematology-Oncology fellowship at the University of Utah and Huntsman Cancer Institute, where she received the Joseph Quagliana Award for her research in lung cancer and patient-reported outcomes (PROs). She completed her residency in Internal Medicine at The Ohio State University and earned her medical degree from the Ohio University HEritage College of Osteopathic Medicine.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Oncology Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology) National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Kerrigan KC\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0763082", "full_name": "Conan G. Kinsey, MD, PhD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0763082", "division_ids": [ "oncology" ], "title": "Assistant Professor", "bio": "Dr. Conan Kinsey, MD, PhD Assistant Professor Dr. Kinsey is from Lancaster, Pennsylvania and completed his undergraduate education at Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. He then went on to train in the Medical Scientist Training Program at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in Rochester, New York completing his Ph.D. in Genetics in Hartmut Land’s Laboratory and his M.D. He completed a Research Track Internal Medicine Residency at the University of Utah and a Medical Oncology Fellowship at the Huntsman Cancer Institute with a post-doctoral fellowship in Martin McMahon's Laboratory. Dr. Kinsey specializes in Gastrointestinal Oncology with a translational research focus on pancreatic cancer.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor Oncological Sciences - Adjunct Assistant Professor Academic Divisions Oncology Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Kinsey CG\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6029853", "full_name": "Manish Kohli, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6029853", "division_ids": [ "oncology" ], "title": "Professor", "bio": "Dr. Manish Kohli graduated in 1990 from the University of Delhi with an Internal Medicine residency training at Cook County Hospital, Chicago from 1993-1996. After completing a 3-year Fellowship in Hematology-Oncology at the University of Arkansas from 1996-99, he joined the Central Arkansas Veteran HealthCare System in Little Rock as Staff physician with a joint appointment at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) as Assistant Professor of Medicine. During this time Dr. Kohli authored/co-authored several critical research trials including SWOG-9916, which introduced docetaxel chemotherapy in metastatic castrate resistant stage. In 2005, he joined University of Rochester, New York at the rank of Associate Professor in Medicine in which he oversaw critical areas of genomic and liquid biopsy based research. In June 2008, Dr. Kohli joined Mayo Clinic, Rochester, taking charge to build a comprehensive Genitourinary Oncology translational and clinical research program and was promoted to Consultant/Professor in 2016 in the Department of Oncology. In 2018, he was appointed Vice-Chair of the Department of Genitourinary Oncology and as a Distinguished Moffitt Scholar at the Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, also appointed as the Director of the DeBartolo Family Personalized Medicine Institute. He joined Huntsman Cancer Institute-University of Utah in January 2020 as a Presidential Endowed Chair and Professor. Dr. Kohli also holds an Adjunct Faculty rank at the University of Illinois in Urbana Champagne where he works with colleagues on two different RO1s for ultrasensitive liquid biopsy profiling of molecular determinants of a variety of clinical outcomes. His research in advanced prostate cancer focusses on “convergence sciences” which combines population based trials with precision medicine concepts.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor Academic Divisions Oncology", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Kohli M\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6065411", "full_name": "Jairam Krishnamurthy, MD, FACP", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6065411", "division_ids": [ "oncology" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Jairam Krishnamurthy is a board-certified medical oncologist and hematologist with specialized expertise in the management of breast cancer across its diverse subtypes, including hormone receptor-positive, HER2-positive and triple-negative disease. He joined Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah in July 2025, as Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine. He holds the Huntsman Cancer Institute Endowed Chair in Women's Cancer Research. At Huntsman Cancer Institute, Dr. Krishnamurthy leads the Breast Cancer Clinical Trials Research Group, where he is dedicated to building a comprehensive and inclusive clinical trial portfolio. His work encompasses industry-sponsored, cooperative group, and investigator-initiated studies, with a focus on expanding access to innovative therapies and promoting equitable participation in breast cancer research. As Co-Leader of the Breast and Gynecologic Cancer Center, Dr. Krishnamurthy fosters interdisciplinary collaboration between basic scientists and clinical teams, enhances operational efficiency across breast cancer services, and advances community outreach and engagement initiatives. Prior to joining Huntsman Cancer Institute, Dr. Krishnamurthy served for a decade at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, where he was the Medical Director of the Breast Cancer Program and led the Breast Cancer Clinical Trials Research Group. He was Principal Investigator on numerous clinical trials, including several investigator-initiated studies he personally developed. Additionally, he served as Associate Director of the Hematology and Medical Oncology Fellowship Program for five years, mentoring fellows and junior faculty. From 2019 to 2025, Dr. Krishnamurthy was a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Breast Cancer Guidelines Panel, contributing to the development of national standards in breast cancer care. Dr. Krishnamurthy's professional mission centers in delivering exceptional patient care, advancing access to cutting-edge research, supporting the career development of junior faculty, and mentoring the next generaltion of oncology professionals. He is enthusiastic about the opportunities in Huntsman Cancer Institute and remains committed to driving innovation and collaboration in breast cancer research and care.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Oncology Board Certification Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology) American Board of Internal Medicine", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Krishnamurthy J\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6007142", "full_name": "Christopher Nevala-Plagemann, MD, MSCI", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6007142", "division_ids": [ "oncology" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Chris Nevala-Plagemann is a board-certified medical oncologist and Assistant Professor of Oncology at the Huntsman Cancer Institute. His clinical practice is dedicated to the care of patients with gastrointestinal malignancies, with a focus on integrating cutting-edge science into compassionate, patient-centered care. Dr. Nevala-Plagemann serves as principal or sub-investigator on numerous cooperative group, industry sponsored, and investigator-initiated clinical trials with experience across all trial phases. His recent trials include studies of KRAS-targeted therapies, novel immunotherapy combinations, and innovative supportive-care interventions focused on minimizing the toxicity of currently available therapies. Beyond clinical trial research, Dr. Nevala-Plagemann's academic interest centers on utilizing real-world datasets to optimize treatment strategies and outcomes. Through collaborations with his colleagues in labs at the University of Utah he is also working to better understand how the human microbiome impacts cancer development, progression, and response to therapy. This overarching goal is to accelerate the translation of new discoveries into therapies that meaningfully improve his patients' lives. Dr. Nevala-Plagemann received his medical degree from the University of Minnesota, where he conducted gene-editing research at the University of Minnesota Stem Cell Institute using early versions of the CRISPR/Cas9 system. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine, fellowship in Medical Oncology, and a Master of Science in Clinical Investigation at the University of Utah. At the Huntsman Cancer Institute, Dr. Nevala-Plagemann directs the Undiagnosed Tumor Clinic and serves as core faculty for the University of Utah Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program. He has been recognized as a Best Oncologist in Utah (Salt Lake City Weekly Magazine, 2024) and is an active member of national and international organizations including SWOG Cancer Research Network, Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology, European Society for Medical Oncology, International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus, and the American Society of Clinical Oncology.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Oncology Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Nevala-Plagemann C\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0820856", "full_name": "Shiven B. Patel, MD, MBA, FACP", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0820856", "division_ids": [ "oncology" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Shiven B. Patel, MD, MBA, FACP, is an Associate Professor in the Division of Oncology, Department of Medicine, at the University of Utah, School of Medicine, and an Investigator at the Huntsman Cancer Institute. Dr. Patel is a specialist in adult hematology and medical oncology, and his main areas of interest include thoracic (head & neck, thyroid, lung, mesothelioma and thymic cancers). Dr. Patel earned his bachelor’s and medical degrees from The University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. He then went on to complete an Internal Medicine residency at the University of Maryland School Of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Next he served as an attending physician in Hospitalist Medicine at MedStar Franklin Square in Rosedale, Maryland. Dr. Patel then completed a combined fellowship in hematology and oncology at the University of Utah and the Huntsman Cancer Institute. He served as the Chief Fellow his final year of training and sat on the Graduate Medical Education committee at the University of Utah. Most recently, he completed the MBA program at Indiana University, Kelley School of Business in Indianapolis, Indiana, as well as the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification, through Professional Education at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. Dr. Patel is board certified in internal medicine, hematology, and oncology. He is a member of several national organizations such as the American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Society of Hematology and American Association of Cancer Research. Throughout his medical training, Dr. Patel has been involved in both laboratory and clinical research. He has presented his work at multiple national meetings and published these findings in peer-review articles. He is a co-investigator in a number of clinical trials at the Huntsman Cancer Institute and is working to bring more studies of all phases to benefit his patients to the Huntsman Cancer Institute.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Oncology", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Patel SB\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6062420", "full_name": "Jeffrey Patterson-Fortin, MD, PhD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6062420", "division_ids": [ "oncology" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Patterson-Fortin is an Assistant Professor at Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) where he is a Board-Certified Medical Oncologist with a clinical focus on gastrointestinal malignancies, with a particular emphasis on cancer genetics and DNA damage repair pathways based on his background as a lab-based physician-scientist. Dr. Patterson-Fortin’s clinical practice centers on patients with gastrointestinal cancers, with a special focus on those with inherited cancer syndromes. As part of the High-Risk GI Genetics Clinic, he works closely with patients who have genetic predispositions to gastrointestinal malignancies, providing risk assessment, surveillance strategies, and tailored therapeutic approaches. In addition, Dr. Patterson-Fortin treats patients with gastrointestinal malignancies. Prior to joining HCI, Dr. Patterson-Fortin received a PhD at the University of Pennsylvania in Cancer Biology studying BRCA1 and a MD from the University of Western Ontario. Following his undergraduate medical training, Dr. Patterson-Fortin completed his Internal Medicine Residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital, followed by Medical Oncology fellowship at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Oncology Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Patterson-Fortin J\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6030877", "full_name": "Shashank Sama, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6030877", "division_ids": [ "oncology" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Shashank Sama, MD is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Oncology at the Huntsman Cancer Institute, University of Utah. He specializes in the treatment of gynecologic malignancies, including ovarian, uterine, and cervical cancers. In addition to his role at Huntsman Cancer Institute, Dr. Sama provides care for veterans at the George E. Wahlen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Salt Lake City, where he practices general medical oncology. Dr. Sama is committed to advancing care for women with gynecologic cancers by bringing cutting-edge clinical trials to patients in Utah. His research focuses on outcomes-based studies involving gynecologic tumors. Originally from the East Coast, Dr. Sama completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Connecticut before moving to Utah for a fellowship in Hematology and Medical Oncology at the University of Utah. During his fellowship, he served as Chief Hematology and Oncology Fellow. Beyond his clinical and research interests, Dr. Sama is deeply passionate about medical education and mentoring residents and fellows.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Oncology Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology) National Board of Medical Examiners", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Sama S\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6049835", "full_name": "Talicia Savage, MD, PhD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6049835", "division_ids": [ "oncology" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Oncology Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Savage T\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6026577", "full_name": "Heloisa P. Soares, MD, PhD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6026577", "division_ids": [ "oncology" ], "title": "Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Heloisa Soares is a medical oncologist with a focus in neuroendocrine cancers. She is an Associate Professor at the Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) at University of Utah. Dr. Soares received her medical degree at Faculdade de Medicine do ABC in Brazil, where she was born. She completed her residency training at the Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida and her hematology-oncology fellowship training and PhD in molecular biology at UCLA. Dr. Soares has neuroendocrine cancer as the major focus of her research and clinical activities. She serves as the Medical Director for the Clinical Trials Office as well as the co-physician leader in the GI and the Theranostics Clinical Trials Research Groups at HCI. From 2019 to 2024, she served at the board of directors for The North American Neuroendocrine Tumor Society ( NANETS ). Additionally, she is the co-chair for the NCI NET Taskforce and member of SWOG and NRG cooperative groups. She is also a panel member for the Neuroendocrine and Adrenal Tumors NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology. At the University of Utah, she leads the University of Utah NET Destination Care Program . At the Huntsman Cancer Institute, she is the Neuroendocrine Tumor Clinical Program and Research Initiative director. Dr. Soares is a passionate advocate to patients and is a Healing NET Foundation's Board Member. Along many patient-centered activities, she volunteers at the ASCO Advocacy Summit on Capital Hill. You can follow her on twitter as @helops79", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor (Clinical) Radiology & Imaging Sciences - Adjunct Professor Academic Divisions Oncology Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Soares HP\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6022761", "full_name": "Umang Swami, MD, MSCI, FASCO", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6022761", "division_ids": [ "oncology" ], "title": "Associate Professor", "bio": "Dr. Umang Swami is an Associate Professor in the Division of Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, at Huntsman Cancer Institute, University of Utah. He serves as Section Leader for the Genitourinary Disease Group within the Division of Oncology and leads the Genitourinary Clinical Trials Research Group. He is a medical oncologist specializing in the care of patients with genitourinary cancers. Dr. Swami earned his medical degree from Sawai Man Singh Medical College in India. He subsequently served as a Visiting Scientist at the Montefiore-Einstein Cancer Center in New York, where he contributed to Phase I studies evaluating novel drugs and treatment regimens for patients with refractory or advanced solid tumors. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at St. Barnabas Hospital in New York, followed by a Hematology-Oncology fellowship and a Master of Science in Clinical Investigation from the University of Iowa College of Public Health. He has been recognized as a Fellow of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (FASCO). Dr. Swami has authored more than 175 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters and has presented his work at leading international conferences, including ASCO, AACR, and ASBMT. He serves as a reviewer and editor for multiple journals and is an active member of several professional societies, including ASCO, AACR, ESMO, and SITC. He is a member of the NCCN Guidelines Panel for Bladder and Penile Cancers and serves on several ASCO guideline panels, including those for systemic melanoma therapy, management of immune-related adverse events, germline genetic testing, cell-free DNA, and the Multi-Site Guideline Advisory Group. Within the University of Utah, Dr. Swami contributes to several institutional committees, including the Institutional Review Board, Tenure Advisory Committee, Radioactive Drug Research Committee, and the Human Use Subcommittee of the Radiation Safety Committee. Dr. Swami is also deeply committed to mentoring medical students, residents, and fellows pursuing careers in oncology research.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor Academic Divisions Oncology", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Swami U\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6035202", "full_name": "Vinay Mathew Thomas, MBBS", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6035202", "division_ids": [ "oncology" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Oncology Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Thomas VM\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6025676", "full_name": "Christos Vaklavas, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6025676", "division_ids": [ "oncology" ], "title": "Professor", "bio": "Dr. Christos Vaklavas is a Professor of Medicine, in the Division of Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine and the University of Utah and Huntsman Cancer Institute. Throughout his career, Dr. Vaklavas has developed a broad research program in breast cancer that spans the full spectrum from laboratory investigations to clinical trials. His laboratory research focuses on mechanisms of mRNA translation and the discovery of compounds that disrupt oncogenic translation. This work has been supported by a Young Investigator Award from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and a Career Catalyst Award in Basic and Translational Research from Susan G. Komen. As the Breast Cancer Translational Science Lead at Huntsman Cancer Institute, Dr. Vaklavas directs a multidisciplinary research program that integrates laboratory and clinical studies. In this role, he serves as a liaison between laboratory-based scientists and clinical researchers to help translate innovative discoveries into meaningful clinical applications.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor Academic Divisions Oncology Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Vaklavas C\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0649909", "full_name": "Mei Wei, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0649909", "division_ids": [ "oncology" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Wei is a dedicated breast medical oncologist with a comprehensive approach to the care of individuals diagnosed with subtypes of breast cancer, ranging from early to advanced stages. With a particular focus on HER2-postive breast cancer, Dr. Wei is committed to advancing personalized treatment strategies that are tailored to the unique needs of each patient. At the core of Dr. Wei's practice is the belief that patients should have the autonomy to make informed decisions about their care. By fostering an environment of compassion and respect, Dr. Wei ensures that each treatment plan is customized to align with the patient's values and preferences, rather than adhering to a one-size-fits-all approach. As a strong advocate for telemedicine, Dr. Wei recognizes the power of digital health tools in improving access to care, reducing logistical barriers, and enhancing patient engagement. Telemedicine allows patients to maintain continuity in their treatment while minimizing disruptions to their daily lives, making healthcare more accessible and convenient. Dr. Wei is actively involved in cutting-edge research, with a focus on prospective clinical trials and retrospective outcomes studies in breast cancer. A key area of interest is the use of existing databases to answer critical clinical questions that may not be addressed through traditional trial methodologies. This research aims to enhance real-world outcomes for patients and inform future treatment paradigms. As the principal investigator of an investigator-initiated clinical trial, Dr. Wei is exploring the use of a semiconductor-embedded headband to mitigate chemotherapy-associated cognitive impairment (often referred to as \"chemo brain\"). This innovative approach seeks to improve cognitive function and overall quality of life for cancer survivors. Additionally, Dr. Wei's research has highlighted the increased risk of interval breast cancer (breast cancer developed in between the two screenig mammograms) in women with dense breast tissue, underscoring the importance of supplemental screening methods. As a result, Dr. Wei is a strong advocate for the incorporation of advanced breast cancer screening technologies, which have the potential to improve early detection and outcomes.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Oncology Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Wei M\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0221955", "full_name": "Theresa L. Werner, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0221955", "division_ids": [ "oncology" ], "title": "Professor", "bio": "Theresa L. Werner, M.D. Deputy Director, Huntsman Cancer Institute Interim Division Chief, Oncology Professor of Medicine, Oncology Division Adjunct Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology Karen H. Huntsman Presidential Endowed Chair Dr. Theresa L. Werner, M.D., is a Professor in the Division of Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, at the University of Utah School of Medicine, Investigator at Huntsman Cancer Institute, and a member of the Experimental Therapeutics Program. Dr. Werner is a specialist in adult medical oncology, and her main areas of interest include gynecologic malignancies (cancers of the ovary, uterus, cervix, and vagina). Dr. Werner earned her bachelor's degree from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, and her medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine, in Indianapolis, Indiana. She then completed a residency in internal medicine and a chief medical residency at the University of Utah School of Medicine, where she received awards for excellence in teaching and the clinical care of patients. Dr. Werner then completed a fellowship in hematology and medical oncology at the University of Utah and the the Huntsman Cancer Institute. She is board-certified in medical oncology. Dr. Werner serves on the National Cancer Comprehensive Network (NCCN) Panel Guidelines Steering Committee and on the NCCN Panel for Ovarian Cancer, which defines national standards for the oncologic care of ovarian cancer, as well as NCCN Guidelines for Patients and the NCCN Chemotherapy Templates groups. She is a member of several professional societies including the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and NRG Oncology. Dr. Werner is heavily involved in clinical and translational research and serves as the principal investigator for numerous clinical trials in gynecologic cancers, including our experimental therapeutics Phase 1 clinical trial programs. She was the Medical Director of the Clinical Trials Office at Huntsman Cancer Institute until 2022 and then served as the Senior Director of Clinical Research for Huntsman Cancer Institute. She is the 2016 recipient of the NCI Cancer Clinical Investigator Team Leadership Award. She also completed two terms on the National Cancer Institute's Gynecologic Cancer Steering Committee as a Special Expert. She completed a three-year tenure as the Chair of the Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) Clinical Leadership Initiative. Dr. Werner is working on Huntsman Cancer Institute's Decentralized Clinical Trial Initiative and is the co-PI on the ARPA-H PARADIGM grant (Platform Accelerating Rural Access to Distributed and Integrated Medical Care) to help bring clinical trials to the rural areas of Utah.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor Obstetrics & Gynecology - Adjunct Professor Academic Divisions Gynecological Oncology Oncology Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology) National Board of Medical Examiners", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Werner TL\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6009943", "full_name": "Scott K. Aberegg, MD, MPH", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6009943", "division_ids": [ "respiratory-critical-care-occupational-pulmonary-medicine" ], "title": "Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Public Health Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Critical Care Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Pulmonary Disease)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Aberegg SK\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6074794", "full_name": "Mansour A. Alkhunaizi, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6074794", "division_ids": [ "respiratory-critical-care-occupational-pulmonary-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "", "academic_information": "", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Alkhunaizi MA\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6049704", "full_name": "Dustin Anderson-Bell, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6049704", "division_ids": [ "respiratory-critical-care-occupational-pulmonary-medicine" ], "title": "Visiting Instructor", "bio": "", "academic_information": "", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Anderson-Bell D\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6003221", "full_name": "Sikandar A. Ansari, MD, MS", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6003221", "division_ids": [ "respiratory-critical-care-occupational-pulmonary-medicine" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Public Health Board Certification American Association for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Critical Care Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Pulmonary Disease) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates National Board of Medical Examiners", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Ansari SA\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6001055", "full_name": "Emily Beck, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6001055", "division_ids": [ "respiratory-critical-care-occupational-pulmonary-medicine" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Beck treats patients with advanced lung disease, specializing in pulmonary vascular disease, and cares for critically ill patients in the medical intensive care unit. She also cares for veterans in the VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System where she has interests in improving care processes for management of incidental lung nodules and lung cancer screening. Dr. Beck has a passion for teaching and mentoring medical students, residents, and pulmonary fellows in the clinic, on the wards, and through formal didactic sessions and simulation training.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Public Health Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Critical Care Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Pulmonary Disease)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Beck E\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6070275", "full_name": "Christine C. Brennan, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6070275", "division_ids": [ "respiratory-critical-care-occupational-pulmonary-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Public Health", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Brennan CC\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0060977", "full_name": "Jeanette P. Brown, MD, PhD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0060977", "division_ids": [ "respiratory-critical-care-occupational-pulmonary-medicine" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Jeanette P Brown, M.D., Ph.D., is an Associate Professor at the University of Utah School of Medicine. She grew up in a military family and lived in Colorado, Texas, Japan and Germany. She attended the University of Utah and completed a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Sciences. She then completed the Medical Scientist Training Program at the University of Colorado and obtained her medical degree and Ph.D. in Immunology. Her Ph.D. focus was on models of allergic asthma with an emphasis of T cell and dendritic cell interaction. She moved to the University of Michigan and completed residency training in Internal Medicine and fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. She was a clinical lecturer for one year and then was promoted to Clinical Assistant Professor. She moved to Utah in 2017 to join the faculty at the University of Utah. Her current inpatient and outpatient clinical focus is on patients with chronic respiratory failure requiring mechanical ventilation due to neuromuscular diseases including spinal cord injury, ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease), muscular dystrophy and many other diseases. She enjoys working with other providers from Neurology and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation to care for these complex patients in a multidisciplinary setting. She also has experience managing diaphragm pacers in patients with spinal cord injuries and central congenital hypoventilation syndrome. Given her background in multidisciplinary clinics, she was involved in the building of the Comprehensive COVID Clinic at the University of Utah and is the medical director of the clinic. The clinic goals include providing clinical care to patients who have symptoms from COVID19 (severe and long COVID), helps to facilitate research and further educate other clinicians about how to care for these patients.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Public Health Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Pulmonary Disease) American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Critical Care Medicine)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Brown JP\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0029620", "full_name": "Barbara C. Cahill, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0029620", "division_ids": [ "respiratory-critical-care-occupational-pulmonary-medicine" ], "title": "Professor", "bio": "Barbara Cahill, MD, is a professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Utah School of Medicine and a Huntsman Cancer Institute investigator. She is certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, and Critical Care Medicine and by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Cahill specializes in pulmonary medicine and lung transplantation. Additionally, she has clinical interests in tuberculosis and occupational lung disease. She completed her medical degree at the University of Illinois followed by residency and a fellowship at the University of Minnesota.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor Academic Divisions Public Health Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Critical Care Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Pulmonary Disease)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Cahill BC\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0030956", "full_name": "Holly J. Carveth, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0030956", "division_ids": [ "respiratory-critical-care-occupational-pulmonary-medicine" ], "title": "Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Holly Carveth, MD, is an assistant professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Utah School of Medicine and a Huntsman Cancer Institute investigator. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Carveth specializes in pulmonary care. She completed her medical degree at the University of Hawaii, followed by residency and a fellowship at the University of Utah.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Public Health Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Carveth HJ\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0430268", "full_name": "Jefferson H. Chambers, DO", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0430268", "division_ids": [ "respiratory-critical-care-occupational-pulmonary-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Public Health Board Certification American Association for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Critical Care Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Pulmonary Disease)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Chambers JH\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6064957", "full_name": "Andrew M. Courtwright, MD, PhD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6064957", "division_ids": [ "respiratory-critical-care-occupational-pulmonary-medicine" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Courtwright is a clinician in the Division of Pulmonary Medicine. He also maintains an adjunct appoint in the University of Utah Department of Philosophy. His clinical research focuses on telomere biology disorders in interstitial lung disease and lung transplantation. His philosophical work centers on issues in transplantation ethics, including organ allocation out of sequence, normothermic regional perfusion, and the role of incentives in living organ donation. He moved from Pennsylvania to Utah in 2025 to be closer to his extended family and to the mountain trails.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Public Health Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Critical Care Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Pulmonary Disease)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Courtwright AM\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0492640", "full_name": "Andrew L. Freeman, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0492640", "division_ids": [ "respiratory-critical-care-occupational-pulmonary-medicine" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Freeman is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Pulmonary Medicine at the University Hospital. He practices pulmonary and critical care in the inpatient settings in the medical intensive care unit (MICU), the Huntsman Cancer intensive care unit (HCICU) and on the inpatient pulmonary service at University Hospital. He also sees general pulmonary patients in the outpatient setting at the Farmington Health Center and the Sugarhouse Health Center. He enjoys providing hands on teaching to Internal Medicine residents and Pulmonary and Critical Care fellows on clinical service. He maintains a research interest in the pulmonary and systemic health effects of air pollution, an ongoing health challenge within the Salt Lake Valley.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Public Health Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Pulmonary Disease) American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Freeman AL\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6059325", "full_name": "Alexander J. Gazda, DO", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6059325", "division_ids": [ "respiratory-critical-care-occupational-pulmonary-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Public Health Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Gazda AJ\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6042014", "full_name": "Matthew R. Glick, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6042014", "division_ids": [ "respiratory-critical-care-occupational-pulmonary-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Public Health Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Pulmonary Disease)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Glick MR\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6055311", "full_name": "Ramsey R. Hachem, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6055311", "division_ids": [ "respiratory-critical-care-occupational-pulmonary-medicine" ], "title": "Professor", "bio": "Ramsey Hachem, MD is an experienced Pulmonary and Critical Care physician who is board certified in Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care Medicine. His clinical focus is lung transplantation, and he cares for people who are being considered for transplantation or have had a lung transplant. He has an active research program dedicated to understanding and managing rejection after lung transplantation.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor Academic Divisions Public Health Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Critical Care Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Pulmonary Disease)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Hachem RR\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0031328", "full_name": "Estelle S. Harris, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0031328", "division_ids": [ "respiratory-critical-care-occupational-pulmonary-medicine" ], "title": "Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Estelle S. Harris, MD is a Professor of Medicine at the University of Utah Health Science Center. As a Pulmonary and Critical Care physician, her clinical interests include general pulmonary consultation, acute lung injury, non-invasive ventilation, neuromuscular abnormalities and diaphragm muscle dysfunction. Dr. Harris received her MD from the University of Colorado. She received training in Internal Medicine at Boston City Hospital, Boston University, and her Pulmonary and Critical Care training from the University of Michigan. Dr. Harris is the Medical Director of the University of Utah medical intensive care unit (ICU) and the Huntsman Cancer Hospital ICU/intermediate care unit. She is also the pulmonary consultant for the neuromuscular clinics at Neurosciences Center and the NeuRx Diaphragm Stimulator Program. She is currently a member of the American Thoracic Society, The American College of Chest Physicians and the Society of Critical Care Medicine.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Public Health Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Critical Care Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Pulmonary Disease)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Harris ES\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0342287", "full_name": "Nathan D. Hatton, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0342287", "division_ids": [ "respiratory-critical-care-occupational-pulmonary-medicine" ], "title": "Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Nathan D. Hatton, M.D. is a Professor of Medicine at the University of Utah School Of Medicine. He grew up in a small Indiana community before completing his undergraduate education at Hanover College. He subsequently attended Indiana University where he obtained a masters degree in physiology and biophysics prior to attending medical school. He received his medical degree from Indiana University prior to moving to Utah for his training in Internal Medicine at University Of Utah. He completed a Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care Medicine fellowship at the University of Utah. Upon completion of his fellowship he joined the faculty at the University of Utah in 2009. He served as the Associate Medical Director of the Medical Intensive Care Unit at the University Hospital from 2012 to 2017. His current hospital based responsibilities include attending in the Medical Intensive Care Unit at University Hospital and focusing on housestaff and nursing education. His outpatient clinical care focuses on general pulmonary diseases along with patients with pulmonary hypertension. He is the co-director of the Pulmonary Hypertension Dyspnea Center at the University of Utah. He also has directed the second year medical student pulmonary medicine curriculum for the past decade. He has recently been promoted to the pulmonary core educator with in the University of Utah Medical school overseeing the entire four year pulmonary curriculum. Most recently, he has been an intricate part in the planning and management of the SARS-2-CoV pandemic at the University of Utah hospital. For this project, he has applied continuous critical care experience taking care of COVID19 patients since March 2020 to assist in study design. His experiences are most helpful in assessing key clinical annotations that may be helpful in understanding the plausibility of different biological pathways that underlie our deep clinical experience. For example, to consider how the different SARS-CoV-2 variants affect specific findings related to respiratory failure which may be plausible modifiers of biological pathways that underlie poor outcomes. Of course, he overseeing the collection of simultaneous upper airway and tracheal samples to enable the multiple laboratory measurements that make this project novel, compelling and generalizable.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Public Health Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Critical Care Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Pulmonary Disease)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Hatton ND\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6005501", "full_name": "My N. Helms, PhD", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u6005501", "division_ids": [ "respiratory-critical-care-occupational-pulmonary-medicine" ], "title": "Associate Professor", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine Divisions: Public Health", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Helms MN\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0847781", "full_name": "Aidin Iravani, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0847781", "division_ids": [ "respiratory-critical-care-occupational-pulmonary-medicine" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Public Health Board Certification American Association for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Critical Care Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Pulmonary Disease)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Iravani A\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0102859", "full_name": "Barbara E. Jones, MD, MSCI", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0102859", "division_ids": [ "respiratory-critical-care-occupational-pulmonary-medicine" ], "title": "Associate Professor", "bio": "Dr. Jones is a pulmonary and critical care physician with a research focus on understanding and improving decision-making in respiratory infection. Her work combines several informatics methodsi including population analytics, qualitative inquiry, and clinical decision support – to examine and improve diagnosis and management of pneumonia and develop paths to improvement across the VA and University of Utah health systems. As a clinician, she has sought to practice in diverse settings to experience the challenges of adapting our understanding of disease and evidence-based practice to different environments and patients. As a scientist, the inclusion of diverse settings and patients is central to her work. In developing approaches that allow us to learn from clinical experience, Dr. Jones aim to contribute evidence and solutions that can best support excellent patient care in all settings. As a clinician leader advancing practice, she has led clinical practice guidelines for community-acquired pneumonia, disseminated and implemented local and national practice pathways for pneumonia, and served on several national committees to improve the quality of care.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor Academic Divisions Public Health Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Critical Care Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Pulmonary Disease)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Jones BE\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6013235", "full_name": "Lynn M. Keenan, MD, FACP, FCP", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6013235", "division_ids": [ "respiratory-critical-care-occupational-pulmonary-medicine" ], "title": "Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Lynn M. Keenan, M.D., is an Assistant Professor at the University of Utah School of Medicine. She grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and lived in Texas, Oregon, and Washington State. She attended La Salle University and completed a B.A. in Biology and Religion. She received a Health Professions Scholarship from the US Army. She underwent advanced training at The Academy of Health Sciences, Fort Sam Houston, Texas. She then completed her Doctor of Medicine at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University. She moved to Tacoma, Washington and completed residency training in Internal Medicine and fellowship in Pulmonary Medicine at Madigan Army Medical Center. She completed her training in Critical Care Medicine at University of Washington. She was promoted to Major in the US Army Medical Corp and moved to El Paso, Texas and served at William Beaumont Army Medical Center. She was director of the Medical Intensive Care Unit, assistant director of Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine, clinical instructor at the Academy of Health Sciences, and co-chair of the Ethics Committee. In 1997, she entered private practice in Eugene, Oregon. She worked with the physicians at The Oregon Clinic in Portland to receive training in Sleep Medicine. She received training in Percutaneous Tracheostomy at Oregon Health Sciences University. In 2001, she returned to Seattle, Washington to practice and teach students and residents at Virginia Mason Medical Center and Group Health Cooperative. In 2006, she underwent training in Endoscopic Ultrasound Bronchoscopy. Later, she joined UW Medicine at Northwest Hospital and Medical Center. She was an Adjunct, clinical lecturer for one year and then was promoted to Clinical Assistant Professor. She moved to Utah in 2014 and now has joined the faculty at the University of Utah and George E. Wahlen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Her current inpatient and outpatient clinical includes all aspects of Pulmonary and Critical Medicine. She enjoys taking care of COPD, pleural disease and asthma. She enjoys educating her patients on their lung disease as part of the overall treatment plan. She is currently: a member of the American Thoracic Society Fellow of The American College of Chest Physicians Fellow of The American College of Physicians", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Public Health Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Critical Care Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Pulmonary Disease) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Sleep Medicine) American Board of Sleep Medicine National Board of Medical Examiners", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Keenan LM\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6065811", "full_name": "Tyler R. Kemnic, DO", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6065811", "division_ids": [ "respiratory-critical-care-occupational-pulmonary-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Public Health Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Pulmonary Disease)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Kemnic TR\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0450083", "full_name": "Andrew C. Kithas, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0450083", "division_ids": [ "respiratory-critical-care-occupational-pulmonary-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "", "academic_information": "", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Kithas AC\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6074672", "full_name": "Margaret Kreider Carlson, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6074672", "division_ids": [ "respiratory-critical-care-occupational-pulmonary-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "", "academic_information": "", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Carlson MK\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6066261", "full_name": "Chitra Lal, ATSF, FAASM, FACP, FCCP, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6066261", "division_ids": [ "respiratory-critical-care-occupational-pulmonary-medicine" ], "title": "Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Public Health Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Critical Care Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Pulmonary Disease) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Sleep Medicine) American Board of Sleep Medicine", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Lal C\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6022527", "full_name": "Laurie W. Leclair, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6022527", "division_ids": [ "respiratory-critical-care-occupational-pulmonary-medicine" ], "title": "Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Leclair specializes in lung transplantation and cystic fibrosis. She completed her medical degree at Tufts University, followed by residency at the University of Colorado and a fellowship at Yale University. She joined the faculty at the University of Utah in 2019 from the University of Vermont. In addition to her clinical work she an Assistant Dean of Curriculum and is responsible for the oversight of all coursework within the clinical curriculum.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Public Health Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Critical Care Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Pulmonary Disease)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Leclair LW\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0035294", "full_name": "Theodore G. Liou, MD, BA", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0035294", "division_ids": [ "respiratory-critical-care-occupational-pulmonary-medicine" ], "title": "Professor", "bio": "Theodore Liou, MD, is Director of the Adult CF Center at the University of Utah, Professor of Internal Medicine and Adjunct Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Utah. He is triple boarded in Internal, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. He has taken care of patients with a highly individualized personal touch and directed the award winning team for CF for more than seventeen years. Dr. Liou's research interests include cystic fibrosis, sepsis, ARDS, airway inflammation, pneumonia, airway ecology and antibiotic discovery. He has landmark articles in cystic fibrosis and lung transplantation in journals including JAMA and the New England Journal of Medicine as well as articles with high impact in Lancet, the American Journal of Epidemiology, the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, CHEST, the Journal of Cystic Fibrosis and others. He has been invited to speak at The Gordon Conference on Enzymes, Co-enzymes and Metabolic pathways, Mayo Clinic, McGill, Case Western, U Penn, Capitol University Beijing, Children's Hospital LA, USC, Merck, Genentech, the North American CF Conference, the International Conference of the American Thoracic Society, the American Society of Microbiology, the International Society for Heart Lung Transplantation, the Italian CF Research Foundation and the annual European CF society Meetings.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor Pediatrics - Adjunct Professor Population Health Sciences - Adjunct Professor Academic Divisions Public Health Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Critical Care Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Pulmonary Disease) National Board of Medical Examiners", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Liou TG\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6074687", "full_name": "Samuel Mastel, DO", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6074687", "division_ids": [ "respiratory-critical-care-occupational-pulmonary-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Public Health", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Mastel S\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0068713", "full_name": "Elizabeth A. Middleton, MD, SB", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0068713", "division_ids": [ "respiratory-critical-care-occupational-pulmonary-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor", "bio": "Elizabeth A. Middleton, B.S., M.D., is a board-certified pulmonary and critical care physician, Assistant Professor of Medicine, and Medical Director of the Medical Intensive Care Unit at the University of Utah. Her clinical expertise focuses on acute respiratory failure, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), sepsis, and complex critical illness. Dr. Middleton’s research program centers on immunothrombosis and the role of platelets and megakaryocytes as immune effector cells in inflammatory lung injury and systemic infection. Her work has defined mechanisms of platelet transcriptomic reprogramming in sepsis and the contribution of neutrophil extracellular traps to thromboinflammation in COVID-19–associated ARDS, with publications in leading journals including Blood, Journal of Clinical Investigation, The Lancet Respiratory Medicine, and New England Journal of Medicine. Supported by NIH funding, her translational research integrates human biospecimens and experimental models to identify targetable pathways driving thromboinflammation and organ failure in critical illness.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor Academic Divisions Public Health Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Critical Care Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Pulmonary Disease)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Middleton EA\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0534020", "full_name": "Mustafa Mir-Kasimov, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0534020", "division_ids": [ "respiratory-critical-care-occupational-pulmonary-medicine" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Mustafa Mir-Kasimov, MD, is an Associate Professor at the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at the University of Utah School of Medicine and serves as the Chief of Pulmonary and Critical Care Section at the VA Medical Center. Dr. Mir-Kasimov received his Medical Degree from Moscow Medical Academy, Russia in 1996. After three years of research and training at the Department of Vascular Surgery of Moscow Medical Academy he continued his further post-graduate education in the United States. He completed residencies in both Family and Internal Medicine at Carilion Medical Systems affiliated with the University of Virginia in Roanoke, VA in 2005. He went on to his Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship at the University of Utah, which he completed in 2009. Upon completion of his fellowship he joined the faculty as a Visiting Instructor at the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. Dr. Mir-Kasimov is board certified in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. His research interests include alveolar epithelium, its interaction with innate and adaptive immunity, and the role this interaction plays in acute lung injury, lung repair and fibrosis; pulmonary macrophage biology, macrophage polarization and its role in the development of pulmonary fibrosis. Clinical research interests include lung cancer screening, post-ICU syndrome.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Public Health Board Certification American Board of Family Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Critical Care Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Pulmonary Disease)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Mir-Kasimov M\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6050936", "full_name": "Alexys L. Monoson, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6050936", "division_ids": [ "respiratory-critical-care-occupational-pulmonary-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Public Health Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Pulmonary Disease)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Monoson AL\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0065248", "full_name": "Matthew R. Morrell, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0065248", "division_ids": [ "respiratory-critical-care-occupational-pulmonary-medicine" ], "title": "Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Matthew R. Morrell joins the division of Pulmonary and Critical Care as a Professor of Medicine. He obtained a bachelor of science in chemistry at the University of Utah, where he graduated summa cum laude . He attended the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California Los Angeles where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society after his second year and ultimately graduated with honors. Dr. Morrell completed his internal medicine residency and his fellowship in pulmonary and critical care at Washington University in St. Louis/Barnes-Jewish Hospital. He was recruited to the University of Pittsburgh in the division of pulmonary, allergy and critical care medicine as an assistant professor and a lung transplant pulmonologist. Dr. Morrell served as the director of the pulmonary stepdown unit at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. In 2016, he was appointed as the medical director of the lung transplant program and promoted to the academic rank of associate professor. His passion for expanding access to lung transplantation through organ donation led him to be appointed the medical director of the Center for Organ Recovery and Education (CORE), the region’s local organ procurement organization. Dr. Morrell has been involved in medical education of medical students, residents and fellows and has served as the pulmonary transplant fellowship director at the University of Pittsburgh. He is an active member of the International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation and the American Thoracic Society. Dr. Morrell is excited to join the faculty at the University of Utah and the lung transplant program as the medical director. He hopes to promote organ donation and provide increased opportunities for lung transplantation to the people here in the mountain west. In his spare time, Dr. Morrell enjoys attending his children’s football games and swim meets. He is an avid cross country runner and pipe organ player.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Public Health Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Critical Care Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Pulmonary Disease)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Morrell MR\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6073613", "full_name": "Christopher N. Parkhurst, MD, PhD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6073613", "division_ids": [ "respiratory-critical-care-occupational-pulmonary-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor", "bio": "", "academic_information": "", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Parkhurst CN\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0534135", "full_name": "Cheryl Pirozzi, MD, MSCI", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0534135", "division_ids": [ "respiratory-critical-care-occupational-pulmonary-medicine" ], "title": "Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Public Health Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Critical Care Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Pulmonary Disease)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Pirozzi C\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0499708", "full_name": "Brian R. Poole, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0499708", "division_ids": [ "respiratory-critical-care-occupational-pulmonary-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Public Health Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Pulmonary Disease) American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Critical Care Medicine)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Poole BR\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6012756", "full_name": "Gregory T. Radin, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6012756", "division_ids": [ "respiratory-critical-care-occupational-pulmonary-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Gregory Radin, M.D., is an Assistant Professor at the University of Utah School of Medicine. He grew up in Connecticut and attended New York University where he completed a B.A. in Biology. He then completed His M.D at Warrant Alpert Medical School at Brown University. He then moved to Boston and completed residency training in Internal Medicine and fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Boston University Medical Center. During fellowship his research focused on using genomics to identify subgroups of individuals with COPD. Dr. Radin joined the faculty at the University of Utah in 2017. Current clinical interests include general pulmonary consultation, COPD, asthma, pulmonary infectious diseases, and lung malignancy. Additionally, Dr. Radin attends in the ICU at the University, Huntsman and VA Hospitals.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Public Health Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Critical Care Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Pulmonary Disease)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Radin GT\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0668199", "full_name": "Sanjeev M. Raman, MBBS, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0668199", "division_ids": [ "respiratory-critical-care-occupational-pulmonary-medicine" ], "title": "Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Sanjeev M. Raman, MD is Professor of Medicine in the Pulmonary Division, University of Utah School of Medicine. He joined the University of Utah Pulmonary Division in 2009 as a Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine physician, with primary focus in Transplant Pulmonology. Dr. Raman is an Attending Physician at the University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics. He is also the Medical Director of the Pulmonology inpatient & consult services where he is involved in quality improvement and safety measures. He is also pulmonary division's lead in its pandemic preparedness response, and as part of a multidisciplinary, hospital-wide \"Code-Bio\" team. In addition to his clinical activities, he is actively involved in the teaching and training of University of Utah Fellows, Residents, medical students, and students from other disciplines, including from the Physician Assistant Studies program. His research interests include emphysema/ chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). He is the primary research bronchoscopist and co-investigator for the University of Utah Clinical Center for SPIROMICS ( S ub P opulations And I nte R mediate O utcome M easures I n C OPD S tudy) and SOURCE (SPIROMICS Study of Early COPD Progression). These are multi-center studies funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) and the COPD Foundation that support the prospective collection and analysis of phenotypic, biomarker, genetic, genomic, and clinical data from people with COPD, for the purpose of identifying subpopulations and intermediate outcome measures. Since 2009, the nationwide study has enrolled approximately 3200 patients across the U.S., and continues to be active, with continued research funding. He is also the site PI for an NIH/ NHLBI funded trial on acute antibody mediated rejection in lung transplant recipients (Siltuximab-AMR), which is a collaborative effort between investigators at Washington University, St. Louis, and at the University of Utah. Dr. Raman was born and raised in Mumbai (formerly Bombay), India, and attended medical school at Grant Medical College & Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals. He subsequently received his medical degree (M.B.B.S) from the University of Mumbai. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Michigan State University/ Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies in Kalamazoo, Michigan (2003-06). He then underwent fellowship training in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, and at the lung transplant program at The Methodist Hospital and St. Luke's Hospital/ Texas Heart Institute, Houston (2006-09). He is Board Certified in the subspecialties of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. He is also certified by the Educational Commission For Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG). In his free time, he enjoys reading, photography, and exploring the musical and guitaristic stylings of David Gilmour in two SLC-based Pink Floyd tribute bands.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Public Health Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Critical Care Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Pulmonary Disease)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Raman SM\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0368206", "full_name": "Chakravarthy B. Reddy, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0368206", "division_ids": [ "respiratory-critical-care-occupational-pulmonary-medicine" ], "title": "Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Chakravarthy Reddy, MD, is an Huntsman Cancer Institute investigator and assistant professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Utah School of Medicine. He specializes in lung cancer, airway disorders, and malignant pleural effusion. He is interested in advancing non-surgical ways to diagnose and treat cancers that occur in the chest. He performs flexible and rigid bronchoscopy, pleuroscopy, endobronchial ultrasonography, and airway stent placements. Reddy attended Mysore Medical College in Mysore, Karnataka, India. He completed an internship and residency at St. Barnabas Hospital in the Bronx, New York, where he also served as attending physician. He completed a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at the University of Utah School of Medicine and received additional training in interventional pulmonology medicine at Harvard Medical School. Reddy is a certified member of the American Board of Internal Medicine, the American Association of Bronchology, the American College of Chest Physicians, and the American Thoracic Society. Reddy volunteers and does community service locally and internationally. He has performed health care screenings in Africa and Ecuador.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Public Health Board Certification American Association for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Critical Care Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Pulmonary Disease)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Reddy CB\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0030868", "full_name": "Karl A. Sanders, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0030868", "division_ids": [ "respiratory-critical-care-occupational-pulmonary-medicine" ], "title": "Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Karl Sanders is a member of the Division of Respiratory, Critical Care and Occupational Pulmonary Medicine in the Department of Internal Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine. He serves as the Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Fellowship Training Program Director at the University of Utah. He is an associate professor of medicine (clinical) within the Department of Medicine. Dr. Sanders coordinates the efforts of the Division in its mission to educate and train future clinicians, investigators, and educators in the practice of pulmonary and critical care medicine. Dr. Sanders is engaged in education of medical students, house officers and fellows in clinical aspects of pulmonary and critical care medicine. All of his clinical work occurs at the George E. Wahlen VA Medical center where he cares for critically ill individuals in the medical intensive care unit and sees patients with a variety of pulmonary diseases in the outpatient clinics.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Public Health Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Critical Care Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Pulmonary Disease)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Sanders KA\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0126573", "full_name": "Mary Beth Scholand, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0126573", "division_ids": [ "respiratory-critical-care-occupational-pulmonary-medicine" ], "title": "Professor", "bio": "Dr. Mary Beth Scholand, MD is an associate professor in Pulmonary Medicine. Her research and clinical interest is Interstitial Lung Disease. This interest encompasses Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Autoimmune Lung Diseases and Sarcoidosis. She is the Director of the Interstitial Lung Disease Clinic. She runs clinical trials focused on a cure for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. In addition, her research focuses on phenotypic factors and genetic factors associated with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases and Interstitial Lung Diseases.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor Academic Divisions Public Health Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Pulmonary Disease) National Board of Medical Examiners", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Scholand MB\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6051210", "full_name": "Luis G. Vargas Buonfiglio, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6051210", "division_ids": [ "respiratory-critical-care-occupational-pulmonary-medicine" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Luis G. Vargas Buonfiglio, MD is a pulmonary and critical care physician at the University of Utah with clinical and academic expertise in bronchiectasis, chronic lung infections, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. His clinical practice focuses on the care of patients with complex airway diseases and critically ill patients, with a particular interest in improving outcomes for individuals with bronchiectasis. Dr. Vargas Buonfiglio’s research focuses on identifying clinically meaningful phenotypes of airway disease using large multicenter cohorts and advanced imaging techniques. His work includes the study of radiographic bronchiectasis, chest CT-based biomarkers, and the relationship between airway structure and clinical outcomes. He has also contributed to research on airway innate immunity, including how air pollution, cigarette smoking, and vitamin D deficiency impair antimicrobial peptide activity. More recently, his work has expanded to antimicrobial strategies in cystic fibrosis, and he has received funding from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to study imaging biomarkers of bronchiectasis. He is actively involved in teaching and mentoring medical students, residents, and fellows, with a focus on clinical reasoning, procedural skills, and academic development. His mentees have presented work at national conferences, reflecting his commitment to training the next generation of clinician-scientists.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Public Health Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Critical Care Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Pulmonary Disease) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates National Board of Medical Examiners", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Buonfiglio LGV\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6016344", "full_name": "Kristi J. Warren, PhD", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u6016344", "division_ids": [ "respiratory-critical-care-occupational-pulmonary-medicine" ], "title": "Research Assistant Professor", "bio": "", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine Divisions: Public Health", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Warren KJ\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6042130", "full_name": "Swetha A. Alexander, MBBS", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6042130", "division_ids": [ "rheumatology" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Swetha Ann Alexander, MD, is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, at the University of Utah, with expertise in managing a wide range of rheumatic diseases. Dr. Alexander earned her medical degree from Christian Medical College in Ludhiana, India, and completed her residency in internal medicine at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, followed by a rheumatology fellowship at the University of Utah. Her dedication to advancing research and patient care has been recognized through multiple prestigious awards, including the Marshall J. Schiff Memorial Fellow Research Award, which honors significant contributions to rheumatology scholarship. She has also received the Mentored Fellowship Award from the Spondylarthritis Research and Treatment Network and the Medical and Pediatric Resident Research Award from the Rheumatology Research Foundation. Dr. Alexander joined the University of Utah School of Medicine in 2024, where she continues to contribute to the field of rheumatology through her clinical work, research, and teaching. Selected Publications: 1. Walsh, JA., Pei, S., Alexander, SA., et al. \"Missed Opportunities for Treatment of Inflammatory Arthritis and Factors Associated with Non-treatment: An observational cohort study in United States Veterans with rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, or ankylosing spondylitis.\" Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism. WB Saunders, 2024. 2. Najjar R, Alexander SA, Hughes GC, Yazdany J, Singh N. \"Predictors of Thirty-Day Hospital Readmissions in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in the United States: A Nationwide Study.\" Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken). 2022. 3. Alexander S, Swami U, Kaur A, Gao Y, Fatima M, Ginn MM, Stein JE, Grivas P, Zakharia Y, Singh N. \"Safety of immune checkpoint inhibitors in patients with cancer and pre-existing autoimmune disease.\" Ann Transl Med. 2021.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Rheumatology Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Alexander SA\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0028999", "full_name": "Michael J. Battistone, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0028999", "division_ids": [ "rheumatology" ], "title": "Professor", "bio": "Michael Battistone, MD, is Professor of Internal Medicine in the Division of Rheumatology at the University of Utah, and the Director of the Advanced Fellowship in Health Professions Education Evaluation and Research at the George E. Wahlen Veterans Affairs Salt Lake City Health Care System. As an internist and rheumatologist, his clinical interests include the evaluation and management of shoulder pain and knee pain in the ambulatory setting, and in caring for patients with osteoarthritis, gout, rheumatoid arthritis, and other inflammatory conditions. Dr. Battistone received his MD from Duke University, and completed post-graduate residency and fellowship training in internal medicine and rheumatology from the University of Utah. In the past, Dr. Battistone served as the Director of the Rheumatology Training Program at the University of Utah and Director of the Center of Excellence in Musculoskeletal Care at the George E. Wahlen VA Salt Lake City Health Care System.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor Academic Divisions Rheumatology Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Rheumatology)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Battistone MJ\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0898774", "full_name": "Tawnie J. Braaten, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0898774", "division_ids": [ "rheumatology" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Tawnie J. Braaten, M.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Utah and the SLC Veterans Affairs Medical Center. She is a general clinical rheumatologist who sees patients with all forms of rheumatic disease. She has a special interest in patients who developed immune related adverse events secondary to immunotherapy treatment for cancer. She received a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry at Concordia College in Moorehead, MN and her medical degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle, WA. She completed her internal medicine residency and rheumatology fellowship at the University of Utah School of Medicine in Salt Lake City, UT. During her fellowship she gained a special interest in immune related adverse events secondary to immunotherapy. This led her to do a postdoctoral fellowship at The Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD to develop her knowledge and skill set in caring for those with rheumatic immune related adverse events. Throughout this post-doctoral fellowship she actively cared for patients with rheumatologic immune related adverse events and worked on expanding their established cohort to better understand these novel conditions. During this time Dr. Braaten worked with the experts of this field at one of the main institutions actively pursuing treatment of these difficult cases. She has continued to care for individuals with rheumatic immune related adverse events in her current practice here at the University of Utah and is developing a cohort to continue to study these disease processes. She is also part of a consortium in which multiple institutions are collecting similar data on these patients to better understand the different clinical phenotypes, treatment responses, and outcomes. Dr. Braaten joined the University of Utah School of Medicine in 2019.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Rheumatology Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Rheumatology)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Braaten TJ\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0715493", "full_name": "Dan Kaufmann, PhD", "profile_url": "https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail/u0715493", "division_ids": [ "rheumatology" ], "title": "Research Assistant Professor", "bio": "Dr. Dan Kaufmann is a Research Assistant Professor at the University of Utah’s Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology. With a Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmaceutics from the University of Jerusalem, Dr. Kaufmann has made significant contributions to drug design and synthesis, including the development of SPD, a novel anticonvulsant and migraine preventive compound. This patented compound has demonstrated great promise in pre-clinical models for epilepsy, neuropathic pain, and migraine. In recent years, Dr. Kaufmann’s research has focused on the modulation of migraine by sex, stress, and affect. He has broadened his scope to include musculoskeletal pain and fatigue. His current work within the Division of Rheumatology explores the intersection of psychological treatments and rheumatic diseases, reflecting his growing interest in the emotional aspects of chronic pain. Driven by a desire to integrate both pharmacological and psychological approaches to pain management, Dr. Kaufmann is on track to become a licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. He trained extensively in cognitive behavioral hypnotherapy, neurolinguistic programming (NLP), biofeedback, autogenic training, the Unified Protocol, and Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET). Currently, Dr. Kaufmann is evaluating the effects of EAET on migraine endpoints and is investigating the crucial role of trauma in the emotional experiences of migraine sufferers. His long-term goal is to combine his expertise in pharmacology, physiology, and behavior to develop innovative treatments for various pain conditions, including migraine and rheumatology-related pain, ultimately improving the lives of patients dealing with these complex diseases.", "academic_information": "Departments Primary - Internal Medicine Divisions: Rheumatology", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Kaufmann D\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6064207", "full_name": "Samantha O. Kohn, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6064207", "division_ids": [ "rheumatology" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr. Samantha Kohn, MS, MD is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, at the University of Utah, with expertise in managing a wide range of rheumatic diseases. Dr. Kohn earned her medical degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska, and completed her residency in internal medicine at the University of Arizona in Phoenix, Arizona. Following residency, she returned to the University of Nebraska Medical Center to complete her fellowship in rheumatology. Dr. Kohn is a general rheumatologist and sees patients with a variety of rheumatic diseases though she does have a special interest in musculoskeletal ultrasound and education. Dr. Kohn joined the University of Utah School of Medicine in 2025 and continues to contribute to the field of rheumatology through clinical work, ultrasound, and education.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Rheumatology", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Kohn SO\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0165541", "full_name": "Gary A. Kunkel, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0165541", "division_ids": [ "rheumatology" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dr.Kunkel received his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, and completed his internal medicine residency and rheumatology fellowships at the University of Utah. Dr. Kunkel joined the faculty in 2004 in the Division of Rheumatology and is currently an associate professor of medicine. He is seeing patients at both the University Hospital and VA Medical Center, and has a clinical and research interest in the causes of, detection of (in particular with the use of musculoskeletal ultrasound), and treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and gout. Dr.Kunkel has published several articles in the peer reviewed medical literature, and is a member of the American College of Rheumatology and the Ultrasound School of North American Rheumatologists.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Rheumatology Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Rheumatology) National Board of Medical Examiners", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Kunkel GA\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0918185", "full_name": "Dorota Lebiedz-Odrobina, MD, MEHP", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0918185", "division_ids": [ "rheumatology" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Dorota Lebiedz-Odrobina, MD is an Associate Professor in the Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Utah and the Rheumatology Fellowship Program Director. She is a general clinical rheumatologist who sees patients with all forms of rheumatic disease. Her clinical and research interests include lung manifestations of rheumatic diseases and inflammatory myopathy, she is also ACR certified in musculoskeletal ultrasound. She received her medical degree at Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland. Dr. Odrobina completed her internal medicine residency at St. Joseph Hospital, Chicago, IL and a rheumatology fellowship at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA. She practiced rheumatology in Southbridge, MA prior to joining the University of Utah School of Medicine in 2013. Dr. Odrobina is fluent in English and Polish.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Rheumatology Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Rheumatology) National Board of Medical Examiners", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Lebiedz-Odrobina D\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6018994", "full_name": "Megan W. Meier, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6018994", "division_ids": [ "rheumatology" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Megan W. Meier, M.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Utah. She is a general clinical rheumatologist and cares for patients with a wide variety of rheumatic diseases. She additionally sees a cohort of patients within the Vasculitis Clinic and the Adult Center for Childhood Onset Rheumatic Diseases at the University of Utah. She received a bachelor’s degree in biology at Loyola University in Chicago, IL and her medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Rockford, IL. She also participated as a medical volunteer for international mobile clinics for the underserved within Panama, Honduras, and Ghana. She completed her internal medicine residency and rheumatology fellowship at the University of Utah School of Medicine in Salt Lake City, UT. Dr. Meier joined the University of Utah School of Medicine in 2023.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Rheumatology Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Rheumatology)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Meier MW\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0402543", "full_name": "Karla L. Miller, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0402543", "division_ids": [ "rheumatology" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Karla L. Miller, M.D., is associate professor in the Division of Rheumatology at the University of Utah--Department of Internal Medicine. She received her medical degree from the University of New Mexico-School of Medicine, and completed both her internal medicine residency and rheumatology fellowship training at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. She is a rheumatologist whose focus is the management of patients with glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis. Dr. Miller offers consultative services for osteoporosis management including bone density testing, interpretation, and clinical assessment, in addition to her general rheumatology practice.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Rheumatology Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Rheumatology)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Miller KL\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0833343", "full_name": "Rebecca S. Overbury, MD, MS", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0833343", "division_ids": [ "rheumatology" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Rebecca S. Overbury is an Associate Professor at the University of Utah where she has been a faculty member since 2018. She has dual appointments through the Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology; and the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Rheumatology. Rebecca completed her fellowship training in Rheumatology at the University of Utah in 2018. Her residency in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics was completed at the University of Utah from 2012-2016. She attended medical school at the University of Tennessee from 2008-2012. Prior to her medical career, she completed her Bachelor of Arts, Summa Cum Laude, in Anthropology and French Language at the University of Tennessee and her Master of Science, Magna Cum Laude, in Biologic and Forensic Anthropology from Mercyhurst University. She is certified by the National Board of Medical Examiners, American Board of Internal Medicine, American Board of Pediatrics, and the American Board of Internal Medicine Rheumatology Board. She is a member of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and the American College of Rheumatology. Rebecca has research interests in health care transition in adolescent and young adult patients with childhood and adolescent onset Rheumatic diseases. She runs the Adult Center for Childhood Onset Rheumatic Diseases at the University of Utah.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Pediatrics - Adjunct Assistant Professor Academic Divisions Rheumatology Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Rheumatology) American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatrics) National Board of Medical Examiners", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Overbury RS\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0622596", "full_name": "Gopi Krishna Raju Penmetsa, MD, MBBS", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0622596", "division_ids": [ "rheumatology" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Gopi Penmetsa, M.D. is an Associate Professor in the Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Utah. He is a general clinical rheumatologist who sees patients with all forms of rheumatic disease including ankylosing spondylitis. My clinic focuses on evaluation and treatment of patients with Spondyloarthritis. He received an M.B.B.S. at Andhra Medical College and an internship at King George Hospital, Visakhapatnam, India. He completed his internal medicine residency, rheumatology fellowship and geriatrics fellowship at the University of Utah School of Medicine in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Penmetsa joined the University of Utah School of Medicine in 2014.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Rheumatology Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Rheumatology) National Board of Medical Examiners", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Penmetsa GKR\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6012778", "full_name": "Kyle Register, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6012778", "division_ids": [ "rheumatology" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Kyle Register, M.D. is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Utah. He is a general clinical rheumatologist who sees patients with all forms of rheumatic disease. He received a Bachelor’s degree in Biology at the University of Georgia, in Athens, GA and his medical degree from Creighton University School of Medicine, in Omaha, NE. He completed his internal medicine residency and chief residency at Creighton University Medical Center, in Omaha, NE and a rheumatology fellowship at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE. Dr. Register joined the University of Utah School of Medicine in 2017.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Rheumatology Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Rheumatology)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Register K\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6045683", "full_name": "Naomi Schlesinger, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6045683", "division_ids": [ "rheumatology" ], "title": "Professor", "bio": "Dr. Naomi Schlesinger is a Harold J, Ardella T, and Helen T Stevenson Presidential Endowed Chair of Rheumatology, Professor and Chief Division of Rheumatology Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT. She is a previous Chief of the Division of Rheumatology at Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and Director of Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Gout Center. Dr. Schlesinger is a previous President of the NJ Rheumatology Association and current President of the Utah Rheumatology Association and was the recipient of the 2015 Rheumatologist of The Year award by the Arthritis Foundation - NJ Chapter. Dr. Schlesinger is a noted authority in the field of gout , having published many papers regarding the diagnosis, treatment, and better understanding of the pathogenesis of gout. Dr. Schlesinger's research has won recognition, including the work titled: Efficacy of canakinumab (ACZ885), a fully human anti-Interleukin (IL)-1beta monoclonal antibody, in the prevention of flares in gout patients initiating allopurinol therapy, which was selected as one of the five highest-ranking abstracts that will likely shape our treatment paradigms for years to come in the 2010 ACR/ ARHP Annual Scientific Meeting and the work titled: Erectile dysfunction is common among gout patients, which was selected (one of 13) for inclusion in the official 2014 EULAR Press Conference from over 4000 abstracts. Other pioneering work includes the treatment of gout flares with topical ice, seasonality of gout, diagnosing gout using ultrasound, understanding the pathogenesis of bone erosions in gout, and the importance of anti-inflammatory treatment in gout. Dr. Schlesinger serves as the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) abstract Co-Chair on metabolic and crystal arthropathies, a previous member of the ACR Global Engagement Special Committee (GESC), and a member of the ACR Annual Meeting Planning Committee (AMPC). She is a Co-Director of the International Gout and Hyperuricemia Center, Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China, and serves as a consultant to pharmaceutical companies in the field of gout.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor Academic Divisions Rheumatology Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Rheumatology)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Schlesinger N\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6001521", "full_name": "Jacob R. Stever, MD, MBA", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6001521", "division_ids": [ "rheumatology" ], "title": "Assistant Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Jacob Stever, M.D., M.B.A. is an Assistant Professor at the University of Utah Division of Rheumatology. Dr. Stever is certified in musculoskeletal ultrasonography, which he utilizes to provide optimal patient care. He has also been involved in research focusing on rheumatoid arthritis disease activity measures. He joined the division in 2020 and sees a wide variety of rheumatology patients at the University of Utah. Dr. Stever completed his fellowship in rheumatology at the University of Utah and is board certified in both rheumatology and internal medicine. He completed his residency in internal medicine at the University of Utah. He received his medical degree and M.B.A. from the University of Nevada after completing a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry with honors.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Assistant Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Rheumatology Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Rheumatology)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Stever JR\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0034231", "full_name": "Don L. Stromquist, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0034231", "division_ids": [ "rheumatology" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Don L. Stromquist, MD, is Interim Division Chief and Associate Professor (Clinical) in the Division of Rheumatology within the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Utah. A board-certified rheumatologist, he provides comprehensive care for patients with a wide range of rheumatic and autoimmune diseases. In recognition of his commitment to exceptional patient care, he received the Thomas H. Caine Award for Clinical Excellence , one of the University of Utah's highest honors for exemplary clinical service. Dr. Stromquist earned a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Utah and his medical degree from Yale University School of Medicine. He completed his residency and chief residency in Internal Medicine at Boston City Hospital, followed by a fellowship in Rheumatology at the Boston University Arthritis Center. After more than two decades in private practice in Salt Lake City, he joined the University of Utah School of Medicine in 2015. Throughout his career, Dr. Stromquist has been committed to delivering exceptional patient care and mentoring medical students, residents, and fellows. As Interim Division Chief, he is committed to advancing the division's missions of excellence in patient care, education, and research while fostering a collaborative and supportive environment for faculty, trainees, staff, and patients.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Rheumatology Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Rheumatology)", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Stromquist DL\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u6007871", "full_name": "Julie K. Thomas, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u6007871", "division_ids": [ "rheumatology" ], "title": "Associate Professor (Clinical)", "bio": "Julie K. Thomas, M.D. is an assistant professor in the Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Utah. She is a clinical rheumatologist who sees patients with systemic autoimmune conditions and inflammatory arthritis. She has a particular interest in quality improvement in patient care. She received a Bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, and her Medical degree at New Jersey Medical School Newark, NJ. She completed her internal medicine residency at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas and her rheumatology fellowship at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. She practiced rheumatology in Reno, Nevada prior to joining the University of Utah School of Medicine in 2016.", "academic_information": "Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor (Clinical) Academic Divisions Rheumatology Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Rheumatology) National Board of Medical Examiners", "expertise": [], "orcid_id": "", "pubmed_query": "\"Thomas JK\"[Author] AND (\"University of Utah\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah Health\"[Affiliation] OR \"University of Utah School of Medicine\"[Affiliation])", "arxiv_query": "", "collect_publications": true }, { "id": "u0154777", "full_name": "Jessica Ann Walsh, MD", "profile_url": "https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0154777", "division_ids": [ "rheumatology" ], "title": "Associate Professor", "bio": "Jessica Walsh, MD, is an Associate Professor at the University of Utah School of Medicine and George E. Wahlen Veteran Affairs Medical Center. As a Rheumatologist, her clinical interests include Psoriatic diseases and Spondyloarthritis. She developed and serves as the Director of the Spondyloarthritis Clinic. Walsh received her Medical Degree and Rheumatology training from the University of Utah. She is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology. 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