Tag: UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix

  • Women in Medicine and Science – Ashton Jorgensen, PhD

    Women in Medicine and Science – Ashton Jorgensen, PhD

    Ashton Jorgensen, PhD, is a postdoctoral researcher in the lab of Taben Hale, PhD. Dr. Jorgensen works to identify novel targets for treating heart failure in women and optimizing therapy for all patients Ashton Jorgensen, PhD, works as a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Basic Medical Sciences (BMS) at the University of Arizona College of Medicine…

  • Metabolism in the Southwest Seminar Series

    AKTivation Mechanisms Learning Objectives Understand how protein kinase Akt can be regulated by C-terminal phosphorylation Recognize how mTORC2 complex targets Akt Appreciate the catalytic plasticity of HECT ubiquitin ligases. For any questions, please contact Cyndi at cynthianubie@arizona.edu. Please visit our Metabolism in the Southwest Seminar page to view upcoming events in the series.     Monday, October 27th…

  • Translational Cardiovascular Research Center Monthly Seminar Series

      The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix Translational Cardiovascular Research Center (TCRC) presents this monthly seminar series, which will cover diverse topics in Translational Cardiovascular research. Receptor-mediated Approaches to Reducing Cardiovascular Risk Atherosclerosis, a major cause of cardiovascular disease (CVD), is an inflammatory disease resulting from the build-up of cholesterol in plaque along the…

  • A Heart for Innovation: Leading the Future of Heart Failure Care

    A Heart for Innovation: Leading the Future of Heart Failure Care

    A leading cause of death globally, heart failure affects more than 6 million Americans. From personalized diagnostics to artificial heart technology, Banner Health and the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix are redefining what’s possible for patients across Arizona and beyond Heart failure affects more than 6 million Americans and remains one of…

  • Women in Medicine and Science – Leeann Qubain, MD

    Women in Medicine and Science – Leeann Qubain, MD

    Dr. Qubain aims to improve patient outcomes in orthopedic care Practicing at Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix, Leeann Qubain, MD, is in her third year as an orthopedic surgery resident with the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix. Completing her undergraduate studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara, Dr. Qubain went on to…

  • Women in Medicine and Science – Tatiahna Rivera-Rodriguez, MD, MS

    Women in Medicine and Science – Tatiahna Rivera-Rodriguez, MD, MS

    Tatiahna Rivera-Rodriguez, MD, MS, is focused on eliminating disparities in OB/GYN health care. Dr. Rivera-Rodriguez believes all patients should have equitable access to high quality care Chief resident for the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix’s Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency, Tatiahna Rivera-Rodriguez, MD, MS, was born and raised in Caguas, Puerto Rico. She is…

  • Women in Medicine and Science: The Next Generation

    Women in Medicine and Science: The Next Generation

    Every September, the American Medical Association encourages medical institutions to spotlight their incredible women in medicine and science, and the college is proud to join in the celebration. Residents, fellows and researchers who are going to make an impact on the future of medicine Held every September, the American Medical Association encourages institutions across the…

  • AZBio Awards to honor two U of A faculty members, startup company

    AZBio Awards to honor two U of A faculty members, startup company

    Melissa Herbst-Kralovetz, LifeSpan Digital Health and Dr. Eric Reiman are being recognized by the Arizona Bioindustry Association. Melissa Herbst-Kralovetz is a professor of basic medical sciences and obstetrics and gynecology at the U of A College of Medicine – Phoenix. Photo by Kris Hanning, U of A Office of Research and Partnerships The Arizona Bioindustry Association will…

  • Women in Medicine and Science – Nicole Jimenez, PhD

    Women in Medicine and Science – Nicole Jimenez, PhD

    The research of Nicole Jimenez, PhD, seeks to identify the role of microbes in gynecologic and reproductive health. Dr. Jimenez hopes to broaden the understanding of the effect microbes have on gynecological health Nicole Jimenez, PhD, is an expert in the human microbiome, bacterial genomics, multi-omic integration, and reproductive and gynecological conditions. In her work…

  • Women in Medicine and Science – Katharina Schimmel, PhD

    Women in Medicine and Science – Katharina Schimmel, PhD

    Katharina Schimmel, PhD, is an assistant professor of Child Health at the college. Through her research, Dr. Schimmel hopes to discover ways to treat AVMs in HHT Earlier this year, Katharina Schimmel, PhD, joined the Phoenix Children’s Research Institute at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix as an assistant professor. Dr. Schimmel’s translational research…