Standout Faculty Research Members 2022

• Stand Out Faculty Research Mentors 2022
  
  

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  Dr. Zhibo Yang, MD, PhD Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Pediatric Urgent Care

  Soham Al Snih, MD, PhD Assistant Dean for Doctorate of Foundational Curriculum – School of Public and Population Health (SPPH) Director of the Population Health Sciences and Rehabilitation Sciences Graduate Programs (SPPH) Dr. Al Snih has more than 20 years of experience in conducting research in Hispanic older adults, with emphasis on older Mexican Americans. Her research examines health outcomes using large datasets focusing on functional outcomes, muscle strength, disability, frailty, and health disparities in older adults. Dr. Al Snih has mentored over 50 graduate students (MS and PhD), medical students, fellows, visiting scholars, and junior faculties. Ghulam Ahmad Shakeel Ansari, PhD Professor Emeritus, Pathology Research Interests: Molecular Toxicology Biomarker Signatures Metabolomics Chemical-mediated Autoimmunity Chemical-mediated Liver Injury Systems Biology L. Maria Belalcazar, MD Associate Professor, Internal Medicine - Endocrinology Medical Director Inpatient Diabetes Programs Internal Medicine Clerkship Co-Director I enjoy working with students in the development of clinical scholarship. Our projects are patient-centered or inspired by gaps observed in the delivery of clinical care and may result in a presentation at a regional or national meeting and/or a publication. The initiative not only strengthens the student’s application to residency, their most immediate goal, but also serves to develop skills in oral and written communication, collaboration and networking. Lisa Campo-Engelstein, PhD Professor and Chari, Department of Bioethics and Health Humanities Director, Institute for Bioethics & Health Humanities Harris L. Kempner Chair in the Humanities in Medicine Trained in philosophy, she approaches topics in medicine from a feminist and queer perspective. She is particularly interested in how cultural norms, especially gender norms, influence science and medicine and vice versa. Her main research area is reproductive and sexual ethics, especially male contraception, fertility preservation, reproductive/sexual organ transplants, and abortion. Balaji Krishnan, PhD Associate Professor, Neurology The Nancy and Don Mafrige Chair in Neurodegenerative Diseases Research Research Interest: Synaptic Mechanisms Involved in Long-term Memory Mechanisms Mukaila Raji, MD, MSc-Pharmacology, FACP Professor & Director, Division of Geriatrics & Palliative Medicine Edgar Gnitzinger Distinguished Professor of Aging Professor, Department of Internal Medicine Dr. Raji is a two-time recipient of the Sir William Osler Excellence in Clinical Teaching Awards (2006 & 2018), America’s Top Doctor Awards in Geriatric Medicine (2017-2021), and the Top Texas Physician Awards (Texas Super Doctors, 2013-2021). Dr. Raji teaches students, residents, nurses, and fellows and serves as attending faculty on the Acute Care for the Elders Unit, Geriatric Consults, and Geriatric Clinic Service. In 2013 he was inducted into the Academy of Master Teachers. David Reynoso, MD, PhD Assistant Professor, Internal Medicine & Infectious Diseases Director, Antimicrobial Stewardship Program Associate Program Director, Internal Medicine Residency Program Research Interests: Antimicrobial stewardship and high-value care Antimicrobial resistance  Dr. Reynoso is active clinically and supervises doctors in training at Jennie Sealy Hospital, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Hospital, infectious diseases and HIV clinic, and the St. Vincent’s Student clinic. He is actively involved in resident and fellow education, delivering lectures, and has taught medical students in the Practice of Medicine course. Dr. Reynoso has a particular interest improving the quality of antimicrobial use at UTMB through educational activities, prospective audit and feedback, and development of institutional guidelines for common infectious syndromes. Steven Wolf, MD Professor, Surgery Research Interests: Burns Trauma Surgical critical care Zhibo Yang, MD, PhD Assistant Professor, Pediatrics (See photos above)