Deans Cabinet Administration Office of the Dean
Paul J Hauptman
Paul J Hauptman, M.D.
Dean
(775) 682-7345
phauptman@med.unr.edu
3682 3681 2368
Deans Cabinet Medicine Administration Office of the Dean
Timothy Baker
Timothy Baker, M.D.
Professor, Medicine/Vice Dean
(775) 682-7684
tkbaker@med.unr.edu
3682 2304 3681 2368
Council on Diversity Initiatives Statewide Initiatives Project ECHO Nevada Nevada State Office of Rural Health Nevada Health Service Corps Nevada Area Health Education Centers Administration
Gerald Ackerman
Gerald Ackerman, M.S.
Assistant Dean, Rural Programs
(775) 327-5070
gackerman@med.unr.edu
2356 2361 2367 2366 5510 2363 3681
Pharmacology
Andrea Agarwal
Andrea Agarwal
Staff Research Associate 4
(775) 784-4635
aagarwal@med.unr.edu
2336
Pharmacology Faculty Council
Shailesh Agarwal
Shailesh Agarwal, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Pharmacology
(775) 784-4115
sagarwal@med.unr.edu
2336 4546
Simulation Center
Nellie Aguilar
Nellie Aguilar
Administrative Assistant 2, Clinical Simulation Center
(775) 682-6329
nelliea@med.unr.edu
8249
Information Technology Translational Research Center
Edwin Ahumada
Edwin Ahumada
Lead, Data Manager
(775) 682-5608
eahumada@unr.edu
3687 2348
M.D. Student Affairs
Brandi Aiazzi
Brandi Aiazzi
NSHE Specialist 1, M.D. Registrar
(775) 682-8351
baiazzi@med.unr.edu
2299
Pharmacology
Elizabeth Akin
Elizabeth Akin, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Pharmacology
(775) 784-6275
eakin@unr.edu
2336
Family and Community Medicine M.D. Curricular Affairs
Jan Albert
Jan Albert
Clerkship and Elective Coordinator, Family and Community Medicine
(775) 682-5846
janalbert@med.unr.edu
2303 5665
Sanford Center for Aging
Gary Aldax
Gary Aldax
Coordinator, Sanford Center For Aging Operations And Services
(775) 784-6375
galdax@unr.edu
2314
Obstetrics and Gynecology
James Alexander
James Alexander, M.D.
Professor/Chair, Obstetrics and Gynecology and Renown Women's Health
(775) 982-2238
jamesalexander@med.unr.edu
2309
Graduate Medical Education Physician Assistant Studies M.D. Curricular Affairs
Kristen Alexander
Kristen Alexander
Director, Academic Affairs Operations
(775) 682-7727
kalexander@med.unr.edu
2343 2312 5665
Graduate Medical Education Council on Diversity Initiatives
Melody Alijani
Melody Alijani, M.S.
Director, Graduate Medical Education
(775) 284-9110
malijani@med.unr.edu
2343 2356
Microbiology and Immunology
Euan Allan
Euan Allan, Ph.D.
Teaching Associate Professor, Microbiology and Immunology
(775) 682-6468
eallan@med.unr.edu
2334
Simulation Center
Lori Allshouse
Lori Allshouse, M.S.
Manager, Standardized Patient Education
(775) 682-6322
lallshouse@med.unr.edu
8249
Microbiology and Immunology
Judith Cruz Amaya
Judith Cruz Amaya
Staff Research Associate 2
jcruzamaya@unr.edu
2334
Operations and Financial Services
Zachary Anderson
Zachary Anderson
Business Intelligence Data Analyst
(775) 682-5389
zacharya@unr.edu
3684
Medical Research
Kayla Armbruster
Kayla Armbruster
Grants and Projects Analyst 2
(775) 784-4125
kaylab@unr.edu
2347
Neurology
Jonathan Artz
Jonathan Artz, M.D.
Clerkship Director, Neurology
775-982-2970
jonathanartz@unr.edu
2308
Microbiology and Immunology Microbiology, Biology, Cell and Molecular Biology, Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology, Immunology
David AuCoin
David AuCoin, Ph.D.
Professor/Chair, Microbiology and Immunology
(775) 784-4128
daucoin@med.unr.edu
2334 Microbiology, Biology, Cell and Molecular Biology, Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology, Immunology
Physiology and Cell Biology
Alex Aupetit
Alex Aupetit, D.Sc.
Postdoctoral Scholar, Physiology and Cell Biology
(775) 682-7254
aaupetit@unr.edu
2339
Nevada State Public Health Laboratory
Alexa Ayala
Alexa Ayala
Chemist 3
alexaayala@unr.edu
2352
Medicine Clinical Dietitian
Karen Bain
Karen Bain
Clinical Nutritionist 2
kbain@med.unr.edu
2304 Clinical Dietitian
Pharmacology
Josh Baker
Josh Baker, Ph.D.
Professor, INBRE Principal Investigator/Director, Associate Vice President for Research
(775) 327-2363
jebaker@unr.edu
2336
Sanford Center for Aging
Leslie Baker
Leslie Baker, Pharm.D.
Director, Geriatric Pharmacy Services
(775) 784-6799
lesliebaker@med.unr.edu
2314
Physiology and Cell Biology
Sal Baker
Sal Baker, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Physiology and Cell Biology
(775) 784-6908
sabubaker@med.unr.edu
2339
Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Graduate Medical Education
Cheryl Baldovi-Manville
Cheryl Baldovi-Manville
Residency Coordinator, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
(775) 682-8503
cbaldovi@med.unr.edu
2313 2343
Pediatrics
Caroline Barangan
Caroline Barangan, M.D., FAAP
Associate Professor, Pediatrics Residency Program Director, Adolescent Medicine, Section Chief of Pediatric Medical Specialties, Renown Children’s Hospital
775-982-5437
cbarangan@unr.edu
2311
Sanford Center for Aging
Gay Bateson
Gay Bateson
Coordinator, Outreach and Recruitment
(775) 784-1807
gbateson@unr.edu
2314
Pediatrics Surgery
Heron Baumgarten
Heron Baumgarten, M.D.
Clerkship Co-Director, Surgery
hbaumgarten@unr.edu
2311 2316
Continuous Institutional Assessment Administration
Shannon Beets
Shannon Beets, M.A.
Assistant Dean, Institutional Assessment and Accreditation
(775) 784-7064
sbeets@med.unr.edu
7878 3681
Continuing Medical Education Institutional & Faculty Affairs Faculty Development
Johanna Bell
Johanna Bell
CME Coordinator, Renown Health
(775) 784-1451
bellj@med.unr.edu
2294 2354 2359
Graduate Medical Education Family and Community Medicine
Adam Bellwood
Adam Bellwood
Residency Coordinator, Family and Community Medicine
(775) 682-8482
adamb@med.unr.edu
2343 2303
Emergency Medicine
David Benaron
David Benaron, M.D.
Vice Chair, Emergency Medicine
dbenaron@unr.edu
2302
Family and Community Medicine Statewide Initiatives
Jennifer Bennett
Jennifer Bennett, Ph.D., MPH
Associate Professor, Family and Community Medicine/Statewide Initiatives
jbennett@med.unr.edu
2303 2361
Microbiology and Immunology
Vanessa Berner
Vanessa Berner, Ph.D.
Research Scientist
(775) 784-6253
vberner@med.unr.edu
2334
Physician Assistant Studies Family and Community Medicine
Megan Biagi
Megan Biagi, MPAS, PA-C
Associate Professor, Family and Community Medicine/Physician Assistant Studies Program
mbiagi@med.unr.edu
2312 2303
Continuous Institutional Assessment
Jacob Blackard
Jacob Blackard, M.A.
Administrative Assistant 4, Continuous Institutional Assessment
(775) 682-7416
jblackard@med.unr.edu
7878
Pharmacology
Peter Blair
Peter Blair, Ph.D.
Senior Coordinator, Pharmacology
pblair@med.unr.edu
2336
Administration Advancement
Gabrielle Brackett
Gabrielle Brackett, M.S., MPH
Director, Development
(775) 682-8206
gbrackett@unr.edu
3681 2329
Speech Pathology and Audiology
Tami Brancamp
Tami Brancamp, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Associate Professor/Interim Chair, Speech Path and Audiology
tbrancamp@med.unr.edu
2315
Microbiology and Immunology Microbiology and Immunology, Cell and Molecular Biology, Microbiology and Immunology Undergraduate Major
Paul Brett
Paul Brett, Ph.D.
Professor, Microbiology and Immunology
(775) 784-4109
pbrett@med.unr.edu
2334 Microbiology and Immunology, Cell and Molecular Biology, Microbiology and Immunology Undergraduate Major
Medicine Simulation Center
Kirk Bronander
Kirk Bronander, M.D.
Professor, Medicine\Medical Director, Simulation
(775) 327-5174
kbronander@med.unr.edu
2304 8249
Nevada Health Workforce Research Center Statewide Initiatives
Amanda Brown
Amanda Brown, MPH
Coordinator, Technical Assistance and Outreach
(775) 784-1170
anbrown@med.unr.edu
2365 2361
Pediatrics
Sonia Budhecha
Sonia Budhecha, M.D.
Associate Professor, Pediatric Pulmonology, Renown Hospital
775-982-5437
2311
Physiology and Cell Biology Pharmacology
Dean Burkin
Dean Burkin, Ph.D.
Professor, Pharmacology/Interim Chair, Physiology & Cell Biology
(775) 784-6288
dburkin@med.unr.edu
2339 2336
Pharmacology Buxton Lab preterm labor, research
Heather Burkin
Heather Burkin, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Pharmacology
(775) 784-6289
hburkin@med.unr.edu
2336 5973 preterm labor, research
Microbiology and Immunology
Mary Burtnick
Mary Burtnick, Ph.D.
Professor, Microbiology and Immunology
(775) 784-4123
mburtnick@med.unr.edu
2334
Pharmacology
Iain Buxton
Iain Buxton, Pharm.D.
Professor, Pharmacology
(775) 784-4800
ibuxton@med.unr.edu
2336
Medicine Faculty Council
T. Brian Callister
T. Brian Callister, M.D., FACP, SFHM
Professor, Medicine/Vice Chair/Rural Medical Education Director
(775) 327-5174
tcallister@med.unr.edu
2304 4546
Medicine
Lisa A Calvo
Lisa A Calvo, M.D.
Associate Professor, Medicine/Residency Program, Associate Program Director
(775) 327-5174
lcalvo@med.unr.edu
2304
Physiology and Cell Biology
Sarah Campos
Sarah Campos
Staff Research Associate 1
(702) 835-3552
sarahcampos@unr.edu
2339
M.D. Student Affairs
Omar Canaday
Omar Canaday, M.D., FACP
Co-Director, Career Advising
ocanaday@med.unr.edu
2299
Physician Assistant Studies
Angelina Cappiello
Angelina Cappiello, MPAS, PA-C
Assistant Professor, Family and Community Medicine/Physician Assistant Program
(775) 682-8383
acappiello@med.unr.edu
2312
Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Graduate Medical Education Administration
David Carlson
David Carlson, M.D., M.Div.
Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences/Associate Dean, Graduate Medical Education
(775) 682-8557
carlsondl@med.unr.edu
2313 2343 3681
Statewide Initiatives Project ECHO Nevada
Julyssa Carrillo
Julyssa Carrillo
Administrative Assistant 3, Project ECHO Nevada
julyssac@med.unr.edu
2361 2367
Pediatrics Faculty Council
Crystal Castaneda
Crystal Castaneda, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Pediatrics
ccastaneda@med.unr.edu
2311 4546
Pharmacology
Ning Chang
Ning Chang, Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Scholar, Pharmacology
ningc@unr.edu
2336
Medicine Translational Research Center
Jonathan Chastain
Jonathan Chastain, D.O.
Assistant Professor, Medicine/Clinical Informaticist, Medicaid Partnership
jchastain@med.unr.edu
2304 2348
Nevada State Public Health Laboratory
Oliver Chen
Oliver Chen, MMC
Laboratory Information Management System Administrator
(775) 682-6236
ochen@med.unr.edu
2352
Savitt Medical Library Institutional & Faculty Affairs
Morgan Choate
Morgan Choate, MLIS
Clinical & Instruction Librarian, Assistant Professor
(775) 682-7300
mchoate@med.unr.edu
2297 2354
Pharmacology
Nisha Chouhan
Nisha Chouhan, Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Scholar, Pharmacology
nchouhan@med.unr.edu
2336
Deans Cabinet Operations and Financial Services Administration
Philip Clark
Philip Clark, DHA, MBA
Senior Associate Dean, Administration and Finance
(775) 682-5425
philipclark@med.unr.edu
3682 3684 3681
Physiology and Cell Biology MD/PhD Program
Caroline Cobine
Caroline Cobine, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Physiology and Cell Biology
(775) 682-8840
ccobine@med.unr.edu
2339 5672
Graduate Medical Education
Nancy Colson
Nancy Colson
Fellowship Coordinator, Child and Adolescent Psychology
(775) 682-8515
nancycolson@med.unr.edu
2343
Microbiology and Immunology
Deanna Colton
Deanna Colton, Ph.D.
Teaching Associate Professor, Microbiology and Immunology
(775) 784-6183
dcolton@med.unr.edu
2334
Nevada State Public Health Laboratory
Juliet Condon
Juliet Condon
Staff Research Associate 3
(775) 688-1335
jcondon@med.unr.edu
2352
Operations and Financial Services Medical Research
Catharine Cook
Catharine Cook, M.S.
Director, Research Operations and Administration
(775) 784-4549
catharinec@unr.edu
3684 2347
Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Takesha Cooper
Takesha Cooper, M.D., M.S., F.A.P.A
Professor/Chair, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences/Chief of Behavioral Health, Renown Health
(775) 682-8456
takeshac@med.unr.edu
2313
Institutional & Faculty Affairs Faculty Affairs
Tiffany Cooper
Tiffany Cooper
Administrative Assistant 4, Faculty Affairs
(775) 682-8390
tiffanycooper@unr.edu
2354 2358
Pediatrics
Max Coppes
Max Coppes, M.D.
Professor, Pediatrics
mcoppes@med.unr.edu
2311
Physiology and Cell Biology
Robert Corrigan
Robert Corrigan
Staff Research Associate 3
(775) 784-6908
rcorrigan@med.unr.edu
2339
Operations and Financial Services Medical Research
Brooke Corson
Brooke Corson
Administrative Assistant 4, Medical Research
(775) 784-7010
bcorson@unr.edu
3684 2347
Savitt Medical Library
Jenny Costa
Jenny Costa
Library Technician 3, Interlibrary Loan
(775) 682-7315
costaj@med.unr.edu
2297
Nevada State Public Health Laboratory
Brian Cox
Brian Cox
Chemist 3
davidcox@unr.edu
2352
Pharmacology
Gale Craviso
Gale Craviso, Ph.D.
Professor, Pharmacology
(775) 784-4118
gcraviso@med.unr.edu
2336
Sanford Center for Aging
Kendell Crosier
Kendell Crosier
Administrative Assistant 2, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)
(775) 784-8053
kcrosier@unr.edu
2314
Operations and Financial Services
Josemanual Cruz
Josemanual Cruz
Financial Analyst
(775) 682-5221
josemanuelc@med.unr.edu
3684
M.D. Curricular Affairs
April Cummings
April Cummings
Administrative Assistant 3, Assessment
aprilcummings@med.unr.edu
5665
Pharmacology
Marisela Dagda
Marisela Dagda
Staff Research Associate 2
(775) 784-4347
mdagda@med.unr.edu
2336
Pharmacology
Ruben Dagda
Ruben Dagda, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Pharmacology
(775) 784-4121
rdagda@med.unr.edu
2336
Operations and Financial Services
Meghan Davidson
Meghan Davidson
Faculty Recruiter - Talent Acquisition Specialist
(775) 784-1844
meghand@med.unr.edu
3684
Pediatrics
Kristina Deeter
Kristina Deeter, M.D., MBA, FAAP
Associate Professor/Chair, Pediatrics/Physician-In-Chief, Renown Children's Hospital
(775) 982-2127
kdeeter@unr.edu
2311
Institutional & Faculty Affairs Faculty Affairs
Andrea Delisle
Andrea Delisle, MPH
Administrative Assistant 3, Faculty Affairs
(775) 682-8394
adelisle@med.unr.edu
2354 2358
Pharmacology
Irina Derkatch
Irina Derkatch, Ph.D.
Research Associate Professor
iderkatch@unr.edu
2336
Pharmacology
Ahtziri Valle Diaz
Ahtziri Valle Diaz
Laboratory Technician 1 She/Her/Hers
avallediaz@unr.edu
2336
Pediatrics Administration Institutional & Faculty Affairs Faculty Development
Alicia Diaz-Thomas
Alicia Diaz-Thomas, M.D., MPH
Professor, Pediatrics/Senior Associate Dean, Institutional and Faculty Affairs
(775) 784-6761
adiazthomas@med.unr.edu
2311 3681 2354 2359
Family and Community Medicine Administration M.D. Admissions
Aaron Dieringer
Aaron Dieringer, M.D., MPH
Assistant Professor, Family and Community Medicine/Assistant Dean, Admissions, Hospice and Palliative Fellowship Program Director
(775) 784-6063
adieringer@med.unr.edu
2303 3681 2293
Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Arden Dingle
Arden Dingle, M.D.
Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences/Residency Program Director
(775) 682-8489
adingle@med.unr.edu
2313
Speech Pathology and Audiology Operations and Financial Services
Tara Doerring
Tara Doerring
Administrative Assistant 4, Speech Pathology and Audiology
(775) 784-4887
tdoerring@med.unr.edu
2315 3684
Physician Assistant Studies
Ashley Downer
Ashley Downer
Administrative Assistant 4, Physician Assistant Studies Program
(775) 784-4789
ashleydowner@med.unr.edu
2312
Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences M.D. Curricular Affairs Neurology
Kevin Draper
Kevin Draper
Clerkship Coordinator, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
(775) 682-8502
kevindraper@med.unr.edu
2313 5665 2308
Pediatrics M.D. Curricular Affairs
Bailey Duke
Bailey Duke
Clerkship and Elective Coordinator, Pediatrics
baileyduke@med.unr.edu
2311 5665
M.D. Admissions
Nicholas Dunkle
Nicholas Dunkle
Coordinator, Outreach and Recruitment
(775) 224-1462
ndunkle@med.unr.edu
2293
Operations and Financial Services
Wendy Duras
Wendy Duras
Administrative Assistant 4, Administration and Finance
(775) 682-8231
wduras@med.unr.edu
3684
Obstetrics and Gynecology M.D. Curricular Affairs
Heather Durden
Heather Durden, M.M.
Clerkship and Elective Coordinator, Obstetrics and Gynecology
(775) 682-5109
hdurden@med.unr.edu
2309 5665
Nevada State Public Health Laboratory
Bonifacio Dy
Bonifacio Dy, M.D.
Newborn Screening Manager, Nevada State Public Health Lab
(775) 682-6234
bdy@med.unr.edu
2352
Surgery M.D. Curricular Affairs
Eric Eberle
Eric Eberle
Clerkship and Elective Coordinator, Surgery
(775) 682-8529
ericeberle@med.unr.edu
2316 5665
Information Technology
James Edmiston
James Edmiston
Specialist, Medicine Applications
(775) 682-7357
redmiston@unr.edu
3687
Nevada State Public Health Laboratory
Blake Elam
Blake Elam, M.S.
Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist
(775) 502-7995
belam@med.unr.edu
2352
Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Christie Elliott
Christie Elliott, M.D.
Interim Chair, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
(775) 682-7834
celliott@unr.edu
2310
Pharmacology
Brooke Eriksen
Brooke Eriksen
Staff Research Associate 1
(775) 784-1530
brookeeriksen@unr.edu
2336
Statewide Initiatives
Jenny Escalera-Guerrero
Jenny Escalera-Guerrero
Administrative Assistant 4, Project ECHO Nevada
jescaleraguerrero@med.unr.edu
2361
Nevada Health Workforce Research Center Statewide Initiatives Nevada State Office of Rural Health
Laima Etchegoyhen
Laima Etchegoyhen, MPH
Senior Program Manager, OSI Outreach and Technical Assistance
(775) 682-8471
laimae@med.unr.edu
2365 2361 2366
Obstetrics and Gynecology Administration M.D. Student Affairs OBGYN Chair Womens Health
Neda Etezadi-Amoli
Neda Etezadi-Amoli, M.D., FACOG
Associate Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology/Senior Associate Dean Undergraduate Academic Affairs/Vice Chair for Education
(775) 784-6194
netezadiamoli@med.unr.edu
2309 3681 2299 OBGYN Chair Womens Health
Obstetrics and Gynecology Faculty Council
Kerac Falk
Kerac Falk, M.D., FACOG
Assistant Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology/Urogynecologist
kfalk@med.unr.edu
2309 4546
M.D. Curricular Affairs Simulation Center
Kelly Farley
Kelly Farley, M.S.
Director, Simulation Center
(775) 682-7164
dkfarley@unr.edu
5665 8249
Marketing and Communications Website Andie Farnsworth, Andrea Farnsworth, Web Technology Marketing Manager, UNR Med, web tickets, web edits, web updates
Andie Farnsworth
Andie Farnsworth
Web Technology Marketing Manager
andreafarnsworth@med.unr.edu
2328 6037 Andie Farnsworth, Andrea Farnsworth, Web Technology Marketing Manager, UNR Med, web tickets, web edits, web updates
Operations and Financial Services Obstetrics and Gynecology
Whitney Farnworth
Whitney Farnworth
Administrative Assistant 4, Obstetrics and Gynecology
(775) 982-2238
whitneyn@med.unr.edu
3684 2309
Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Katelyn Fellows
Katelyn Fellows, M.D.
Clerkship Director, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
kfellows@unr.edu
2313
Operations and Financial Services Faculty Council
Jeffrey Felsted
Jeffrey Felsted, MBA
Director, Fiscal Services
(775) 682-8178
jfelsted@med.unr.edu
3684 4546
Office of the Dean
Charity Felts
Charity Felts, J.D.
Associate General Counsel
(775) 784-6005
cfelts@unr.edu
2368
Family and Community Medicine
David Fiore
David Fiore, M.D.
Professor, Family and Community Medicine
dfiore@med.unr.edu
2303
Statewide Initiatives
Caitlin Firestone
Caitlin Firestone, M.A.
Program Manager, Pacific AIDS Education and Training Center - Nevada
(775) 784-1373
cfirestone@med.unr.edu
2361
Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Joshua Fitzgerald
Joshua Fitzgerald, M.D.
Associate Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences/Child and Adolescent Fellowship Program Director/Director of Research
(775) 682-8459
jbfitzgerald@med.unr.edu
2313
Nevada State Public Health Laboratory
Jaime Frank
Jaime Frank
Supervisor, Clinical Laboratory Scientist
(775) 682-6240
jfrank@med.unr.edu
2352
M.D. Curricular Affairs
Christina Frederick
Christina Frederick, Ph.D.
Director, Assessment
cfrederick@unr.edu
5665
Emergency Medicine
Bret Frey
Bret Frey, M.D.
Interim Chair, Emergency Medicine
bwfrey@med.unr.edu
2302
Speech Pathology and Audiology
Kristine Galek
Kristine Galek, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Associate Professor, Speech Path and Audiology
kgalek@med.unr.edu
2315
Information Technology
Abiel Galela
Abiel Galela
Programmer/Analyst
(775) 682-5228
agalela@med.unr.edu
3687
Sanford Center for Aging
Kari Gannon
Kari Gannon
Administrative Assistant 3, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)
(775) 784-8053
kgannon@unr.edu
2314
Pharmacology
Enrique Garcia
Enrique Garcia
Staff Research Associate 1
(775) 784-1530
enriqueg@unr.edu
2336
Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Emmanuelle Garcia-Rider
Emmanuelle Garcia-Rider, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry/Residency Associate Program Director
(775) 682-8469
emmanuelleg@med.unr.edu
2313
Information Technology
Treg Gardner
Treg Gardner, MSCIS
IT Professional 3
(775) 784-6045
tgardner@med.unr.edu
3687
Pediatrics Faculty Council
Shilpi Garg
Shilpi Garg, M.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor, Associate Residency Program Director, Pediatric Cardiology, Director, Cardiology Rotation
sgarg@unr.edu
2311 4546
Pediatrics
Joseph Gassen
Joseph Gassen, M.D., FAAP
Clinical Assistant Professor, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Director, Pediatric EM Rotation
jgassen@unr.edu
2311
Speech Pathology and Audiology
Elizabeth Gautereaux
Elizabeth Gautereaux, AuD, CCC-A, FAAA
Assistant Professor, Speech Pathology and Audiology
egautereaux@med.unr.edu
2315
Nevada State Public Health Laboratory
Ofelia Gentscheff
Ofelia Gentscheff, M.A., MRC
Statewide Coordinator, Newborn Screening Program
(702) 289-4578
ogentscheff@med.unr.edu
2352
Continuing Medical Education Institutional & Faculty Affairs Faculty Development
Susan George
Susan George
Administrative Assistant 4, Continuing Medical Education
(775) 784-4791
skgeorge@med.unr.edu
2294 2354 2359
Advancement
Lianna Glodt
Lianna Glodt
Associate Director, Development
(775) 682-9871
lglodt@unr.edu
2329
Faculty Affairs
Debra Glogovac
Debra Glogovac
NSHE Specialist I, Faculty Affairs
(774) 784-6758
dglogovac@med.unr.edu
2358
Information Technology
Justin Gomez
Justin Gomez
IT Technician 5
(775) 682-7303
jggomez@med.unr.edu
3687
Surgery general, thoracic, trauma and vascular surgery
Myron Gomez
Myron Gomez, M.D., FACS
Co-Chair, Surgery
myrong@unr.edu
2316 general, thoracic, trauma and vascular surgery
Physiology and Cell Biology
Albert Gonzales
Albert Gonzales, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Physiology and Cell Biology
albertgonzales@med.unr.edu
2339
Sanford Center for Aging
Michael Gonzalez
Michael Gonzalez
Project/Program Coordinator
(775) 682-6752
gonzalez@unr.edu
2314
Nevada State Public Health Laboratory
Tama Gortari
Tama Gortari
Manager, Laboratory Quality
(775) 682-5620
tgortari@med.unr.edu
2352
Physiology and Cell Biology
Thomas Gould
Thomas Gould, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Physiology and Cell Biology
(775) 378-1143
tgould@med.unr.edu
2339
Physiology and Cell Biology
Nathan Grainger
Nathan Grainger, Ph.D.
Research Assistant Professor, Physiology and Cell Biology
ngrainger@unr.edu
2339
Family and Community Medicine
Leslie Greenberg
Leslie Greenberg, M.D., FAAFP
Associate Professor, Family and Community Medicine
lgreenberg@med.unr.edu
2303
Sanford Center for Aging
Shelby Greene
Shelby Greene, MSW
Coordinator, Clinical Social Services
shelbygreene@unr.edu
2314
Sanford Center for Aging
Tania Greene
Tania Greene
Driver, Van/Automobile
taniagreene@unr.edu
2314
Nevada Health Workforce Research Center Statewide Initiatives Nevada State Office of Rural Health Nevada Area Health Education Centers
Tabor Griswold
Tabor Griswold, Ph.D.
Program Director, Health Workforce Research
(775) 682-8475
tgriswold@med.unr.edu
2365 2361 2366 2363
Family and Community Medicine
Timothy Grunert
Timothy Grunert, M.D., MPH
Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine
tgrunert@med.unr.edu
2303
Medicine
Joseph Grzymski
Joseph Grzymski, Ph.D.
Research Professor, Computational Biology and Genetics, Medicine/Healthy Nevada Project
jgrzymski@med.unr.edu
2304
Physiology and Cell Biology Operations and Financial Services
Lydia Gutierrez
Lydia Gutierrez
Administrative Assistant 3, Physiology and Cell Biology
lydiag@unr.edu
2339 3684
Physiology and Cell Biology
Seeun Ha
Seeun Ha, Ph.D.
Research Assistant Professor, Microbiology and Immunology
(775) 784-1467
seeunh@med.unr.edu
2339
Physician Assistant Studies Council on Diversity Initiatives
Rubina Hackbusch
Rubina Hackbusch
Manager, Student Affairs PA Program
(775) 682-7669
rubinah@med.unr.edu
2312 2356
M.D. Curricular Affairs
Elizabeth Hagan
Elizabeth Hagan
Academic Assessment Coordinator
ehagan@med.unr.edu
5665
Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Pediatrics Family and Community Medicine Speech Pathology and Audiology Operations and Financial Services Surgery Obstetrics and Gynecology Medicine Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Gayle Halminiak
Gayle Halminiak, MBA
Senior Director, Clinical Administration
(775) 784-6214
ghalminiak@med.unr.edu
2313 2311 2303 2315 3684 2316 2309 2304 2310
Pharmacology
Karen Hannigan
Karen Hannigan, Ph.D.
Research Assistant Professor, Pharmacology
khannigan@med.unr.edu
2336
Statewide Initiatives
Sarah Hartzell
Sarah Hartzell
Regional Project Coordinator, BeHERE NV
sarahhartzell@med.unr.edu
2361
Pharmacology
Robert Harvey
Robert Harvey, Ph.D.
Professor/Chair, Pharmacology
(775) 784-4119
rdharvey@med.unr.edu
2336
Office of the Dean
Heather Haslem
Heather Haslem
Wellbeing Coordinator
hhaslem@unr.edu
2368
Physiology and Cell Biology M.D. Curricular Affairs
Katelyn Hatfield
Katelyn Hatfield, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Physiology And Cell Biology/Assistant Dean, Curricular Affairs
(775) 682-7723
katelynhatfield@med.unr.edu
2339 5665
Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Pediatrics Family and Community Medicine Speech Pathology and Audiology Operations and Financial Services Surgery Obstetrics and Gynecology Medicine Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Jennifer Heck
Jennifer Heck
NSHE Specialist 1, Clinical Department Administration
(775) 327-5174
jheck@med.unr.edu
2313 2311 2303 2315 3684 2316 2309 2304 2310
Savitt Medical Library Institutional & Faculty Affairs
Terry Henner
Terry Henner, M.A.
Research & Scholarship Librarian, Associate Professor
(775) 682-7301
thenner@med.unr.edu
2297 2354
Pediatrics
April Henry
April Henry, M.D., FAAP
Clinical Associate Professor, Division Chief, Neonatology, Renown Children’s Hospital
aprilh@unr.edu
2311
Nevada State Public Health Laboratory
Sandra Hernandez Giron
Sandra Hernandez Giron
Laboratory Technician 1
(775) 682-6240
sgiron@med.unr.edu
2352
Operations and Financial Services
Matthew Herron
Matthew Herron, MHA
Senior Financial Analyst
(775) 784-1831
matthewherron@med.unr.edu
3684
Microbiology and Immunology Nevada State Public Health Laboratory
David Hess
David Hess, Ph.D.
Research Associate Professor, Nevada State Public Health Lab
(775) 682-6240
dhess@med.unr.edu
2334 2352
Physician Assistant Studies
Ashley Higgins
Ashley Higgins
Administrative Assistant 3, Physician Assistant Program
ahiggins2@med.unr.edu
2312
Physiology and Cell Biology
Gregory Highison
Gregory Highison, Ph.D.
Professor, Physiology and Cell Biology
(775) 784-4006
ghighison@med.unr.edu
2339
Pharmacology Operations and Financial Services
Jacque Hill
Jacque Hill
Accountant Technician 1
jhill2@unr.edu
2336 3684
Pharmacology
Charis Himeda
Charis Himeda, Ph.D.
Research Assistant Professor, Pharmacology
(775) 784-4703
chimeda@med.unr.edu
2336
Microbiology and Immunology
Michael Hitchcock
Michael Hitchcock, Ph.D.
Adjunct Faculty
(415) 999-1649
mickhitchcock@unr.edu
2334
M.D. Curricular Affairs
Shontell Hlape
Shontell Hlape
Administrative Assistant 3, M.D. Curricular Affairs
(775) 682-7731
khlape@med.unr.edu
5665
Savitt Medical Library Institutional & Faculty Affairs
Janet Hobbs
Janet Hobbs, MBA, MLIS, Ed.D
Director, Savitt Medical Library
janethobbs@med.unr.edu
2297 2354
M.D. Admissions
Mandy Holley
Mandy Holley
Learning Specialist, Pipeline Programs & Partnerships
(775) 682-5832
mandyh@med.unr.edu
2293
Microbiology and Immunology
Marcellene Hollingsworth
Marcellene Hollingsworth
Staff Research Associate 4
(775) 784-6253
mhollingsworth@med.unr.edu
2334
Physiology and Cell Biology Operations and Financial Services
Stone Hoopes
Stone Hoopes
Accountant Technician 1
(775) 682-8829
shoopes@unr.edu
2339 3684
M.D. Student Affairs
Bailey Howard
Bailey Howard
Administrative Assistant 3, M.D. Learning and Wellness
(775) 682-5015
baileyhoward@med.unr.edu
2299
Medicine Administration M.D. Curricular Affairs
David Howard
David Howard, M.D., Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Medicine/Associate Dean, Curricular Affairs
(775) 327-5174
djhoward@med.unr.edu
2304 3681 5665
Microbiology and Immunology
Liming Huang
Liming Huang, Ph.D.
Research Associate Professor, Microbiology and Immunology
(775) 784-7599
huang@med.unr.edu
2334
Microbiology and Immunology Mechanisms of lymphocyte-mediated cytotoxicity; Antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity by natural killer cells
Dorothy Hudig
Dorothy Hudig, Ph.D.
Professor, Microbiology and Immunology
(775) 784-4430
dhudig@med.unr.edu
2334 Mechanisms of lymphocyte-mediated cytotoxicity; Antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity by natural killer cells
Student Health Center Family and Community Medicine Providers Administrative Staff
Cheryl Hug-English
Cheryl Hug-English, M.D., MPH
Professor, Family and Community Medicine/Medical Director, Student Health Center, Faculty Senate Chair-Elect Term expires 2026
(775) 784-6598
chugenglish@unr.edu
3425 2303 3428 3426
Pediatrics
Frieda Hulka
Frieda Hulka, M.D., FACS
Clinical Associate Professor, Section Chief, Pediatric Surgery and Laboratory Medicine, Renown Children’s Hospital
friedah@unr.edu
2311
Physician Assistant Studies
Alexis Hutchings
Alexis Hutchings
NSHE Specialist 1, Physician Assistant Studies Program
(775) 682-8337
ahutchings@med.unr.edu
2312
Physiology and Cell Biology
Sung Jin Hwang
Sung Jin Hwang, Ph.D.
Research Associate Professor, Physiology and Cell Biology
(775) 784-6603
shwang@med.unr.edu
2339
M.D. Student Affairs
Tomiko Ihara
Tomiko Ihara
Coordinator, Student Affairs Programs
tihara@med.unr.edu
2299
M.D. Curricular Affairs
Naomi Irwin
Naomi Irwin
NSHE Specialist 1, Undergraduate Medical Education
(775) 682-8157 
naomii@med.unr.edu
5665
Family and Community Medicine Rural, Wilderness Medicine, Sports Medicine
Arthur Islas
Arthur Islas, M.D., MPH, FAWM, FAMSSM, CAQ-Sports Medicine
Professor, Family and Community Medicine
aislas@med.unr.edu
2303 Rural, Wilderness Medicine, Sports Medicine
Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Deans Cabinet Diversity and Inclusion Office of the Dean
Nicole Jacobs
Nicole Jacobs, Ph.D.
Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Science/Associate Dean, Inclusive Excellence
(775) 682-8479
nnjacobs@med.unr.edu
2313 3682 2357 2368
Savitt Medical Library Institutional & Faculty Affairs Faculty Council
Katie Jefferson
Katie Jefferson, M.S., MPH
Assistant Professor; Head of Public Services
(775) 682-7359
kjefferson@med.unr.edu
2297 2354 4546
Student Health Center Administrative Staff
Abbeymae Jenkins
Abbeymae Jenkins
Administrative Assistant 2, Student Health Center
(775) 784-6598
abbeymaej@med.unr.edu
3425 3426
Information Technology
Ryan Jerz
Ryan Jerz, M.A.
Director, IT UNR Med
(775) 682-7312
rjerz@med.unr.edu
3687
Family and Community Medicine
Gary Johnson
Gary Johnson, M.D.
Associate Professor, Family and Community Medicine
gejohnson@med.unr.edu
2303
Physician Assistant Studies Family and Community Medicine
Ashley Jones
Ashley Jones, M.D.
Assistant Professor Family & Community Medicine, PA Studies Program Medical Director
aejones@med.unr.edu
2312 2303
Pharmacology
Peter Jones
Peter Jones, Ph.D.
Professor, Pharmacology
(775) 784-1566
peterjones@med.unr.edu
2336
Pharmacology
Takako Jones
Takako Jones, Ph.D.
Research Associate Professor, Pharmacology
(775) 784-7594
takakojones@med.unr.edu
2336
Statewide Initiatives Project ECHO Nevada
Troy Jorgensen
Troy Jorgensen
Senior Program Manager, Project ECHO Nevada
(775) 682-8481
tjorgensen@med.unr.edu
2361 2367
Speech Pathology and Audiology
Girija Kadlaskar
Girija Kadlaskar, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Speech Pathology & Audiology
gkadlaskar@med.unr.edu
2315
Medicine Research
Sean Kandel
Sean Kandel, D.O., M.S., FACP
Associate Professor, Medicine
(775) 327-5174
seankandel@med.unr.edu
2304 Research
Nevada State Public Health Laboratory
Paul Kanow
Paul Kanow
Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Nevada State Public Health Lab
(775) 682-6240
pkanow@unr.edu
2352
Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Pediatrics Family and Community Medicine Speech Pathology and Audiology Operations and Financial Services Surgery Obstetrics and Gynecology Medicine Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Casey Kilgore
Casey Kilgore
NSHE Specialist 1, Clinical Department Administration
(775) 327-5174
ckilgore@med.unr.edu
2313 2311 2303 2315 3684 2316 2309 2304 2310
Surgery Administration Translational Research Center
Eric Kim
Eric Kim, M.D.
Associate Professor, Surgery/Interim Associate Dean, Clinical Research
erickim@med.unr.edu
2316 3681 2348
Physiology and Cell Biology
Min Kim
Min Kim, Ph.D.
Research Assistant Professor, Physiology and Cell Biology
(775) 784-6356
minkim@unr.edu
2339
Speech Pathology and Audiology
Stephanie King
Stephanie King, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Assistant Professor/UCAN Clinic Director, Speech Pathology and Audiology
(775) 682-7025
stephanieking@med.unr.edu
2315
Statewide Initiatives Nevada Area Health Education Centers
Alexis Kirby
Alexis Kirby
Manager, Rural and Frontier Programs
(775) 327-5070
alexissanchez@unr.edu
2361 2363
Physiology and Cell Biology
Sang Don Koh
Sang Don Koh, Ph.D.
Professor, Physiology and Cell Biology
(775) 784-1924
skoh@med.unr.edu
2339
Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Administration Institutional & Faculty Affairs Faculty Affairs
Barbara Kohlenberg
Barbara Kohlenberg, Ph.D.
Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences/Associate Dean, Faculty Affairs
bkohlenberg@med.unr.edu
2313 3681 2354 2358
Family and Community Medicine
John Koopman
John Koopman, M.D., MBA
Assistant Professor
(775) 982-1000
jkoopman@med.unr.edu
2303
Continuous Institutional Assessment
Agnes Koos
Agnes Koos, Ph.D.
Accreditation Business Intelligence Analyst
akoos@med.unr.edu
7878
M.D. Student Affairs
Lisa Kornze
Lisa Kornze
Learning Specialist
(775) 682-6754
lkornze@med.unr.edu
2299
Sanford Center for Aging
Taniya Koswatta
Taniya Koswatta, Ph.D.
Associate Director, Sanford Center Research and Evaluation
tkoswatta@med.unr.edu
2314
Microbiology and Immunology Opportunistic infections in HIV/AIDS; biodefense; diagnostics development for global health
Thomas Kozel
Thomas Kozel, Ph.D.
Professor, Microbiology and Immunology
(775) 784-4124
tkozel@med.unr.edu
2334 Opportunistic infections in HIV/AIDS; biodefense; diagnostics development for global health
Continuous Institutional Assessment
J Krogh
J Krogh
Administrative Assistant 4, Continuous Institutional Assessment
(775) 682-7722
jkrogh@med.unr.edu
7878
Microbiology and Immunology
Mikayla Lanasa
Mikayla Lanasa
Staff Research Associate 2
mlanasa@unr.edu
2334
Speech Pathology and Audiology
Cheryl Larson
Cheryl Larson, M.A., CCC-SLP
Lecturer 2, Speech Pathology and Audiology
cheryll@med.unr.edu
2315
Physician Assistant Studies Family and Community Medicine Administration
Brian Lauf
Brian Lauf, DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA
Associate Professor, Family and Community Medicine/Director Physician Assistant Studies
(775) 682-7991
blauf@med.unr.edu
2312 2303 3681
Operations and Financial Services
Christina LeBeau
Christina LeBeau
Accounting Assistant 3
clebeau@med.unr.edu
3684
Pharmacology Faculty Council
Normand LeBlanc
Normand LeBlanc, Ph.D.
Professor/Vice Chair, Pharmacology
(775) 784-1420
nleblanc@med.unr.edu
2336 4546
Physician Assistant Studies
Laura Ledwith
Laura Ledwith
Administrative Assistant 3, Physician Assistant Studies Program
lledwith@med.unr.edu
2312
Physiology and Cell Biology
Ji Yeon Lee
Ji Yeon Lee, Ph.D.
Research Assistant Professor, Physiology and Cell Biology
(775) 784-6908
jiyeonl@med.unr.edu
2339
Medicine
Samuel Lee
Samuel Lee, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor/Chair, Medicine/Chief of Internal Medicine, Renown Health
(775) 327-5174
samuellee@med.unr.edu
2304
Pediatrics
Brittany Lemons
Brittany Lemons, M.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor, General Pediatrics, Director, Continuity Clinic Experience, Coordinator, Simulation Curriculum
blavoy@unr.edu
2311
Physician Assistant Studies
Nathan Lian
Nathan Lian, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCCCP
Adjunct Instructional Faculty
(775) 784-4843
nlian@unr.edu
2312
Pharmacology
Susan Liebman
Susan Liebman, Ph.D.
Research Professor, Pharmacology
(775) 682-7338
sliebman@unr.edu
2336
Sanford Center for Aging
Hannah Linden
Hannah Linden, MPH
Director, Health and Wellness
(775) 784-1809
hlinden@med.unr.edu
2314
Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Clinical Psychology
Anayansi Lombardero
Anayansi Lombardero, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
alombardero@med.unr.edu
2313 Clinical Psychology
Microbiology and Immunology Faculty Council Innate immunity and its contribution to the gut-brain axis in neuroimmune disease
Vincent Lombardi
Vincent Lombardi, Ph.D.
Research Associate Professor, Microbiology and Immunology
(775) 682-8278
vlombardi@med.unr.edu
2334 4546 Innate immunity and its contribution to the gut-brain axis in neuroimmune disease
Physician Assistant Studies
Claire Loomis
Claire Loomis, MPAS, PA-C
Assistant Professor, Family and Community Medicine/Physician Assistant Program
(775)682-5484
cloomis@med.unr.edu
2312
Pediatrics
Joseph Ludwick
Joseph Ludwick, M.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor, Division Chief, Pediatric Cardiology, Renown Children’s Hospital
jludwick@unr.edu
2311
Sanford Center for Aging
Maddie Luevano
Maddie Luevano
Administrative Assistant 3, Sanford Center for Aging
(775) 784-1807
mluevano@unr.edu
2314
M.D. Curricular Affairs
Hailey Lytle
Hailey Lytle
Administrative Assistant 3, M.D. Curricular Affairs
hlytle@med.unr.edu
5665
Savitt Medical Library Institutional & Faculty Affairs
Alexander Lyubechansky
Alexander Lyubechansky, M.A., MLIS
Head of Clinical Library Services, Assistant Professor
(775) 682-7339
alexl@med.unr.edu
2297 2354
Medicine
Leah Machen
Leah Machen, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Medicine
(775) 327-5174
lmachen@med.unr.edu
2304
Administration Medical Research Translational Research Center
Farah Madhani-Lovely
Farah Madhani-Lovely, M.D., MPH, MBA
Assistant Dean, Clinical Research
fmadhanilovely@med.unr.edu
3681 2347 2348
Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Graduate Medical Education
Emily Mainwaring
Emily Mainwaring, C-TAGME
Residency Coordinator, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
(775) 682-8489
emilyhorn@med.unr.edu
2313 2343
M.D. Student Affairs
Jamie Marcosa
Jamie Marcosa
Administrative Assistant 3, M.D. Registrar Services
(775) 682-7325
jmarcosa@med.unr.edu
2299
Sanford Center for Aging
Crissa Markow
Crissa Markow, MSW
Director, Community Services
(775) 682-8001
cmarkow@unr.edu
2314
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Morgan Marlow
Morgan Marlow, D.O.
Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology Program Director, OB/GYN residency program
mmarlow@unr.edu
2309
Nevada State Public Health Laboratory
Clarissa Martins
Clarissa Martins, M.S.
Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist
(775) 682-6240
cmartins@med.unr.edu
2352
Nevada State Public Health Laboratory
Lauryn Massic
Lauryn Massic
Laboratory Technician 1
lmassic@unr.edu
2352
Family and Community Medicine
Catherine McCarthy
Catherine McCarthy, M.D., FAAFP
Professor, Family and Community Medicine
mccarthy@med.unr.edu
2303
Sanford Center for Aging
Stephanie McCurry
Stephanie McCurry
Administrative Assistant 4, Sanford Center for Aging
(775) 784-8072
smccurry@med.unr.edu
2314
Council on Diversity Initiatives Institutional & Faculty Affairs Faculty Affairs
Amy McFarland
Amy McFarland, MPH
Director, Faculty Affairs
(775) 682-7698
amcfarland@med.unr.edu
2356 2354 2358
Family and Community Medicine
Amy McGaha
Amy McGaha, M.D., MPH, FAAFP
Professor/Chair, Family and Community Medicine/Chief of Family Medicine, Renown Health She/Her/Hers
(775) 682-8455
amcgaha@med.unr.edu
2303
Speech Pathology and Audiology
Melissa McGovern
Melissa McGovern
UCAN Clinic Coordinator, Speech Pathology and Audiology
(775) 682-7025
mmcgovern01@med.unr.edu
2315
Microbiology and Immunology Faculty Council
David McIlwain
David McIlwain, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Microbiology and Immunology
(775) 784-4824
davidmcilwain@unr.edu
2334 4546
Pediatrics
Alison McWilliams
Alison McWilliams, D.O.
Clinical Assistant Professor, Pediatric Hospitalist, Director, Pediatric Hospital Medicine and Night Float
alisonmcwilliams@unr.edu
2311
Nevada State Public Health Laboratory
Sandra Milena Pena
Sandra Milena Pena
Senior Clinical Lab Scientist
(775) 682-6218
smpena@med.unr.edu
2352
Statewide Initiatives Project ECHO Nevada
Nathan Militante
Nathan Militante
Program Manager, Project ECHO Nevada
(775) 682-8472
nmilitante@med.unr.edu
2361 2367
Graduate Medical Education Family and Community Medicine
Brandi Miller
Brandi Miller, MBA, MHFA
Fellowship Coordinator, Sports Medicine, Wilderness Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, and Hospice and Palliative Care
(775) 682-8497
brandimiller@med.unr.edu
2343 2303
Surgery
Mitzi Miller
Mitzi Miller, M.D.
Clerkship Co-Director, Surgery
mitzimiller@med.unr.edu
2316
Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Daniel Mockler
Daniel Mockler, M.D.
Associate Professor, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
(775) 784-7009
dmockler@med.unr.edu
2310
Sanford Center for Aging
Taylor Moen
Taylor Moen
Program Coordinator, Community Services
(775) 784-7557
tmoen@unr.edu
2314
Continuing Medical Education Institutional & Faculty Affairs Faculty Development
Kyra Molino
Kyra Molino
Instructional Technologist, Continuing Medical Education
(775) 682-6558
kmolino@med.unr.edu
2294 2354 2359
Physiology and Cell Biology
Gillian Moritz
Gillian Moritz, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Physiology and Cell Biology
(775) 784-6065
gmoritz@med.unr.edu
2339
Speech Pathology and Audiology
Amanda Morrissey
Amanda Morrissey, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Teaching Assistant Professor, Speech Pathology and Audiology
amorrissey@med.unr.edu
2315
Marketing and Communications
Reilly Moss
Reilly Moss, MBA
Specialist, Marketing and Communications
(775) 682-6011
reillym@med.unr.edu
2328
M.D. Student Affairs
Carrie Murphey
Carrie Murphey, M.S.
Director, Student Affairs
(775) 784-1049
cmurphey@med.unr.edu
2299
Physiology and Cell Biology
Vidya Murthy
Vidya Murthy, Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Scholar, Physiology and Cell Biology
vmurthy@unr.edu
2339
Physiology and Cell Biology
Violeta Mutafova-Yambolieva
Violeta Mutafova-Yambolieva, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor/Vice Chair, Physiology and Cell Biology
(775) 784-6274
vmutafova@med.unr.edu
2339
Statewide Initiatives
Nicole Mwalili
Nicole Mwalili
Biostatistician
(775) 682-8476
nmwalili@med.unr.edu
2361
M.D. Student Affairs
Samantha Myers
Samantha Myers
Coordinator, Career Advising
(775) 682-6584
myerss@med.unr.edu
2299
Institutional & Faculty Affairs Faculty Development Faculty Affairs
Luis Nardi
Luis Nardi
Administrative Assistant 3, Institutional and Faculty Affairs
(775) 682-9251
lnardi@med.unr.edu
2354 2359 2358
Deans Cabinet Office of the Dean Marketing and Communications
Janine Nelson
Janine Nelson, M.A.
Director, Operations and Strategic Initiatives
(775) 682-7934
jgnelson@unr.edu
3682 2368 2328
M.D. Admissions
Makayla Nelson
Makayla Nelson
Admissions Interview Manager
(775) 682-8382
makaylan@med.unr.edu
2293
Office of the Dean Marketing and Communications
Alle Nichols
Alle Nichols
Administrative Assistant 4, Office of the Dean
(775) 682-7684
allenichols@med.unr.edu
2368 2328
Microbiology and Immunology Operations and Financial Services
Nasrin Noori
Nasrin Noori
Accountant Technician 1
(775) 784-1090
nnoori@med.unr.edu
2334 3684
Continuing Medical Education Institutional & Faculty Affairs Faculty Development
Jennifer Norland
Jennifer Norland, M.S.
Instructional Technologist, Continuing Medical Education
(775) 784-4730
jnorland@med.unr.edu
2294 2354 2359
Physiology and Cell Biology Deans Cabinet Administration Medical Research Research
Lucia Notterpek
Lucia Notterpek, Ph.D.
Professor/Senior Associate Dean Research, Physiology and Cell Biology
(775) 784-4060
lnotterpek@unr.edu
2339 3682 3681 2347 Research
Pharmacology
Andreia Nunes
Andreia Nunes, Ph.D.
Research Assistant Professor, Pharmacology
(775) 391-2701
amnunes@med.unr.edu
2336
Continuing Medical Education Institutional & Faculty Affairs Faculty Development
Melissa O’Brien
Melissa O’Brien, M.S.
Director, Faculty Development
(775) 784-1983
mdobrien@med.unr.edu
2294 2354 2359
M.D. Curricular Affairs
Brennan O’Keefe
Brennan O’Keefe
Administrative Assistant 4, M.D. Curricular Affairs
(775) 682-7714
bqokeefe@med.unr.edu
5665
M.D. Admissions
Kaitlin Ochsenrider
Kaitlin Ochsenrider , Ph.D.
Coordinator, MD Pathway Programs
(775) 682-5441
kaitlinmcdermott@med.unr.edu
2293
Pharmacology
Ariany Oliveira Santos Nicolich
Ariany Oliveira Santos Nicolich, Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Scholar, Pharmacology
(775) 784-4347
arianyo@unr.edu
2336
Graduate Medical Education Medicine
Alyssa Ontiveros
Alyssa Ontiveros, M.A.
Residency Coordinator, Medicine
(775) 682-5764
alyssaontiveros@med.unr.edu
2343 2304
Microbiology and Immunology
Caitlyn Orne
Caitlyn Orne, Ph.D.
Teaching Assistant Professor, Microbiology and Immunology
corne@med.unr.edu
2334
Savitt Medical Library
Kar Owen
Kar Owen
Library Technician 1, Circulation Supervisor
(775) 682-7314
karowen@med.unr.edu
2297
Deans Cabinet Statewide Initiatives Medicine Administration
John Packham
John Packham, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Medicine/Associate Dean, Statewide Initiatives
(775) 784-1235
jpackham@med.unr.edu
3682 2361 2304 3681
Microbiology and Immunology Generation, purification and characterization of monoclonal antibody libraries for bacterial and viral pathogens that will be utilized for diagnostics and therapeutics in the Diagnostics Discovery Laboratory
Sujata Pandit
Sujata Pandit, Ph.D.
Research Assistant Professor, Microbiology and Immunology
(775) 784-6251
spandit@med.unr.edu
2334 Generation, purification and characterization of monoclonal antibody libraries for bacterial and viral pathogens that will be utilized for diagnostics and therapeutics in the Diagnostics Discovery Laboratory
Nevada State Public Health Laboratory
Giancarlo Paralejas Regalado
Giancarlo Paralejas Regalado
Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist
(775) 682-6240
gregalado@unr.edu
2352
Pharmacology
Sangeun Park
Sangeun Park
Staff Research Associate 1
(775) 327-2251
sangeunp@med.unr.edu
2336
Pharmacology
Sei-Kyoung Park
Sei-Kyoung Park, Ph.D.
Research Assistant Professor, Microbiology and Immunology
(775) 327-2251
seikyoungp@unr.edu
2336
Family and Community Medicine
Brian Passalacqua
Brian Passalacqua, M.D.
Associate Professor, Family and Community Medicine
bpassalacqua@med.unr.edu
2303
Operations and Financial Services
Presley Patterson
Presley Patterson
Accounting Assistant 3
(775) 682-8188
ppatterson@unr.edu
3684
Medicine
Monica Payne
Monica Payne, M.D.
Clerkship Director, Medicine
(775) 327-5174
mpayne@med.unr.edu
2304
Physiology and Cell Biology
Mahsa Borhani Peikani
Mahsa Borhani Peikani, Ph.D.
Laboratory Technician 2
(775) 784-1266
mborhanipeikani@unr.edu
2339
Sanford Center for Aging
Courtney Pennacchio
Courtney Pennacchio, M.S.
Program Coordinator, Health and Wellness
(775) 784-8073
cpennacchio@unr.edu
2314
Nevada State Public Health Laboratory
Marisalena Perez
Marisalena Perez
Laboratory Technician 1
(775) 688-1335
marisalenap@med.unr.edu
2352
Physiology and Cell Biology
Brian Perrino
Brian Perrino, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Physiology and Cell Biology
(775) 784-6396
bperrino@med.unr.edu
2339
Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Operations and Financial Services
Amanda Petch
Amanda Petch
Administrative Assistant 4, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
(775) 682-8456
apetch@med.unr.edu
2313 3684
Pediatrics
David Petersen
David Petersen, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Pediatric Hospitalist, Renown Hospital
(775) 982-4330
2311
Physiology and Cell Biology Anatomical Donation
Lindsey Pisani
Lindsey Pisani
Anatomy Lab Manager
(775) 784-6169
lindseyp@med.unr.edu
2339 5538
M.D. Student Affairs
Roxanne Piskel
Roxanne Piskel, MFA
Learning Specialist She/Her/Hers
(775) 682-5745 ext. 25745
rpiskel@med.unr.edu
2299
Operations and Financial Services Medicine
Panvadee Pitaksapaisal
Panvadee Pitaksapaisal
Administrative Assistant 4, Medicine
ppitaksapaisal@unr.edu
3684 2304
Medicine
Sujatha Pitani
Sujatha Pitani, M.D.
Professor, Medicine/Outpatient Medical Director
(775) 982-1000
spitani@med.unr.edu
2304
Administration
Bill Plauth
Bill Plauth, M.D.
Associate Dean, Clinical Affairs
wplauth@unr.edu
3681
Microbiology and Immunology
Rana Pooraiiouby
Rana Pooraiiouby, Ph.D.
Laboratory Coordinator
(775) 784-4904
rpooraiiouby@unr.edu
2334
Office of the Dean
Susan Poore
Susan Poore, J.D.
Associate General Counsel
(775) 784-6003
spoore@med.unr.edu
2368
Statewide Initiatives Nevada State Office of Rural Health M.D. Curricular Affairs
Lea Pope
Lea Pope
Rural Health Professions Education Coordinator
leap@med.unr.edu
2361 2366 5665
Nevada State Public Health Laboratory
John Popko
John Popko, M.S.
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
(775) 682-6240
jpopko@unr.edu
2352
Medicine Simulation Center
Nicole Preston
Nicole Preston
Simulation Technology Specialist
(775) 682-6326
npreston@med.unr.edu
2304 8249
Pharmacology
Nicole Procacci
Nicole Procacci, Ph.D.
Research Assistant Professor, Pharmacology She/Her/Hers
(619) 669-5813
nprocacci@med.unr.edu
2336
Graduate Medical Education
Jorge Pulido-Rubio
Jorge Pulido-Rubio, C-TAGME
Operations Coordinator, Graduate Medical Education
(775) 682-8478
jorgep@med.unr.edu
2343
Sanford Center for Aging
Krystal Pyatt
Krystal Pyatt
Specialist, Marketing and Outreach
(775) 784-1811
pyattk@unr.edu
2314
Nevada State Public Health Laboratory
Yue Qiu
Yue Qiu
Chemist 3
yueq@med.unr.edu
2352
Pharmacology
Monique Ramirez
Monique Ramirez
Staff Research Associate 2
moniquer@unr.edu
2336
Faculty Affairs
Sandra Ramirez
Sandra Ramirez
Administrative Assistant 2, Faculty Affairs
sandraramirez@med.unr.edu
2358
Physiology and Cell Biology
Hukam Rawal
Hukam Rawal, Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Scholar, Physiology and Cell Biology He/Him/His
(775) 247-1993
hrawal@unr.edu
2339
Surgery
Lori Rawson
Lori Rawson, M.D.
Co-Chair, Surgery
(775) 682-7713
lrawson@med.unr.edu
2316
M.D. Admissions Marketing and Communications
Jessi Raymond
Jessi Raymond
Outreach and Marketing Coordinator, M.D. Admissions
jessicaraymond@unr.edu
2293 2328
Medicine
Shalini Reddy
Shalini Reddy, M.D.
Professor, Medicine/Residency Program Director
(775) 327-5174
shalinir@med.unr.edu
2304
Operations and Financial Services Medical Research
Dana Reed
Dana Reed, M.S.
Lab and Safety Training Coordinator
(775) 682-5589
danareed@med.unr.edu
3684 2347
Sanford Center for Aging
Peter Reed
Peter Reed, Ph.D., MPH
Professor/Director, Sanford Center for Aging/Faculty Senate Chair
(775) 327-2283
psreed@unr.edu
2314
Physiology and Cell Biology
Robert Renden
Robert Renden, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Physiology and Cell Biology
(775) 784-4352
rendenr@med.unr.edu
2339
Marketing and Communications
Dana Reynolds
Dana Reynolds
Lead, Marketing and Communications She/Her/Hers
(775) 682-5553
danareynolds@med.unr.edu
2328
Photo and Video Marketing and Communications Advancement engagment Photography
Brin Reynolds
Brin Reynolds, MBA
Multimedia Specialist
(775) 682-7347
brinr@med.unr.edu
2331 2328 Advancement engagment Photography
Office of the Dean
Patricia Richard
Patricia Richard, M.A.
Special Assistant to the Dean
(775) 682-5816
prichard@unr.edu
2368
Physiology and Cell Biology
Seungil Ro
Seungil Ro, Ph.D.
Professor, Physiology and Cell Biology
(775) 784-1462
sro@med.unr.edu
2339
Family and Community Medicine Faculty Council
Fay Roepcke
Fay Roepcke, M.D., MPH
Assistant Professor, Family and Community Medicine
froepcke@med.unr.edu
2303 4546
Information Technology
Colleen Rogers
Colleen Rogers
Specialist, Medicine Applications
(775) 682-5045
colleenr@med.unr.edu
3687
Operations and Financial Services
Lisa Rose
Lisa Rose
Budget Analyst 1
(775) 682-7735
lrose@med.unr.edu
3684
Events and Protocol Marketing and Communications
Rebecca Rumbaugh
Rebecca Rumbaugh
NSHE Specialist 1, Marketing and Communications
(775) 682-7341
rrumbaugh@unr.edu
2330 2328
Medicine
Helena Russell
Helena Russell, M.D.
Geriatric Fellowship Program Director, Medicine
(775) 327-5174
helena.russell@va.gov
2304
Pediatrics
Lauren Sandefur
Lauren Sandefur, M.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor, General Pediatrics, Director, Acute Illness rotation
lsandefur@unr.edu
2311
Physiology and Cell Biology Faculty Council
Kent Sanders
Kent Sanders, Ph.D.
Professor, Physiology and Cell Biology
(775) 784-6980
ksanders@med.unr.edu
2339 4546
Student Health Center Administrative Staff
Malia Sanderson
Malia Sanderson, MPH
Health Educator, Student Health Center
(775) 784-6598
malias@unr.edu
3425 3426
Statewide Initiatives
Geneva Santiago
Geneva Santiago
NSHE Specialist 1, Statewide Initiatives
(775) 682-7627
sang@med.unr.edu
2361
Simulation Center
Devin Saxon
Devin Saxon
IT Technician 5, Simulation
dsaxon@med.unr.edu
8249
Microbiology and Immunology
Karen Schlauch
Karen Schlauch, Ph.D.
Research Professor, Bioinformatics and Genetics, Medicine/Healthy Nevada Project
schlauch@med.unr.edu
2334
Savitt Medical Library Institutional & Faculty Affairs
Lara Katrina Schott
Lara Katrina Schott, MLIS
Reference Librarian, Assistant Professor
(775) 682-6601
schottl@med.unr.edu
2297 2354
Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Deans Cabinet Administration Office of the Dean M.D. Student Affairs
Lauren Schwarz
Lauren Schwarz, Ph.D.
Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences/Associate Dean, Student Affairs and Institutional Wellness
laurenschwarz@med.unr.edu
2313 3682 3681 2368 2299
Microbiology and Immunology
Sineenart Sengyee
Sineenart Sengyee, Ph.D.
Research Assistant Professor, Microbiology and Immunology
(775) 784-6177
ssengyee@med.unr.edu
2334
Marketing and Communications
Collette Shaver
Collette Shaver
Lead, Events and Protocol Manager
(775) 682-5047
collettew@unr.edu
2328
Graduate Medical Education
Angelina Shaw
Angelina Shaw
Institutional Coordinator, Graduate Medical Education
(775) 432-6586
angelinas@med.unr.edu
2343
Nevada State Public Health Laboratory
Lauren Siao
Lauren Siao
Laboratory Technician 1
lsiao@unr.edu
2352
Physician Assistant Studies Family and Community Medicine
Radhika Siddharthan
Radhika Siddharthan, M.S., PA-C
Assistant Professor, Family and Community Medicine/Physician Assistant Studies Program
radhikas@med.unr.edu
2312 2303
Physiology and Cell Biology
Carl Sievert
Carl Sievert, Ph.D.
Professor, Physiology, Cell and Molecular Biology
(775) 784-7538
csievert@unr.edu
2339
Pharmacology Medical School Admission/Education
Cherie Singer
Cherie Singer, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Pharmacology
(775) 682-8360
csinger@med.unr.edu
2336 Medical School Admission/Education
Physiology and Cell Biology
Rajan Singh
Rajan Singh, Ph.D.
Research Assistant Professor 1
rajans@med.unr.edu
2339
Statewide Initiatives Nevada State Office of Rural Health
Jamille Sirotek
Jamille Sirotek
Administrative Assistant 3, Statewide Initiatives
(775) 327-5070
jamillec@med.unr.edu
2361 2366
Savitt Medical Library
Shannon Sisco
Shannon Sisco
Library Technician 2, Collections & Budget
(775) 682-7355
sisco@med.unr.edu
2297
M.D. Curricular Affairs
Madison Sommer
Madison Sommer
Administrative Assistant 3, M.D. Curricular Affairs
(775) 682-6115
msommer@med.unr.edu
5665
Pharmacology
Xiaojia Song
Xiaojia Song, M.D., Ph.D.
Research Scientist
xsong@unr.edu
2336
Microbiology and Immunology Nevada State Public Health Laboratory
Timothy Southern
Timothy Southern, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Microbiology and Immunology/Director, NSPHL
tsouthern@med.unr.edu
2334 2352
Physician Assistant Studies Family and Community Medicine
Ivy Spadone
Ivy Spadone, DMSc, M.S., PA-C, AAHIVS
Assistant Professor, Family and Community Medicine/Physician Assistant Program
ispadone@med.unr.edu
2312 2303
Family and Community Medicine Family Medicine, wilderness, sports
Daniel Spogen
Daniel Spogen, M.D.
Professor, Family and Community Medicine/Medical Director of Student Outreach Clinic
(775) 682-8454
dspogen@med.unr.edu
2303 Family Medicine, wilderness, sports
Speech Pathology and Audiology
Pradyumn Srivastava
Pradyumn Srivastava, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Associate Professor, Speech Pathology and Audiology/Director of Graduate Studies
psrivastava@med.unr.edu
2315
Information Technology
Suzi Stempeck
Suzi Stempeck
IT Technician 5
(775) 682-7317
sstempeck@med.unr.edu
3687
Medicine
Travis Stewart
Travis Stewart
Staff Research Associate 3
(775) 327-2017
travis@unr.edu
2304
Speech Pathology and Audiology Faculty Council
Jessica Stewart
Jessica Stewart, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Assistant Professor, Speech Pathology and Audiology
jstewart@med.unr.edu
2315 4546
Family and Community Medicine Sports Medicine
Mark Stovak
Mark Stovak, M.D., FAMSSM, FACSM, FAAFP, CAQ-Sports Medicine
Professor, Family and Community Medicine
mstovak@med.unr.edu
2303 Sports Medicine
Microbiology and Immunology
Paul Sumby
Paul Sumby, Ph.D.
Professor, Microbiology and Immunology
(775) 784-6105
psumby@med.unr.edu
2334
Information Technology
Bill Swager
Bill Swager
IT Technician 6
bswager@unr.edu
3687
Sanford Center for Aging Faculty Council
Patricia Swager
Patricia Swager, M.Ed.
Director, Nevada Geriatric Education Center
(775) 327-2285
pswager@med.unr.edu
2314 4546
Physiology and Cell Biology
Sarpras Swain
Sarpras Swain, Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Scholar, Physiology and Cell Biology
sarprass@unr.edu
2339
Family and Community Medicine Operations and Financial Services
Hannah Taft
Hannah Taft
Administrative Assistant 4, Family and Community Medicine
(775) 682-8454
htaft@med.unr.edu
2303 3684
Pharmacology Operations and Financial Services
Kambree Takekuma
Kambree Takekuma
Administrative Assistant 3, Pharmacology
(775) 784-6956
ktakekuma@unr.edu
2336 3684
Medicine
Brian Talbott
Brian Talbott, M.D.
Hospice and Palliative Fellowship Program Director, Medicine
(775) 327-5174
briantalbott@unr.edu
2304
Translational Research Center
Kristen Tellez-Monnery
Kristen Tellez-Monnery, M.S., MPH
Program Coordinator, Medical Trainee Research
(775) 682-5024
ktellezmonnery@unr.edu
2348
Pediatrics Operations and Financial Services
Guerin Terango
Guerin Terango
Administrative Assistant 4, Pediatrics
(775) 982-2127
guerint@med.unr.edu
2311 3684
Family and Community Medicine
Karen Thiele
Karen Thiele, M.D.
Associate Professor, Family and Community Medicine/Clerkship Director she/her
(775) 682-8454
kthiele@med.unr.edu
2303
Physician Assistant Studies Family and Community Medicine
Julie Thomas
Julie Thomas, DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA
Associate Professor, Family and Community Medicine/Physician Assistant Program, Director, Curriculum
(775) 784-4851
juliethomas@med.unr.edu
2312 2303
Medicine
Karmella Thomas
Karmella Thomas
Program Director, Nutrition
(775) 982-1000
ktthomas@med.unr.edu
2304
Operations and Financial Services Medical Research
Rodney Thompson
Rodney Thompson
Coordinator, OMR Lab Instrumentation & Facilities
(775) 784-6007
rodneyt@unr.edu
3684 2347
Microbiology and Immunology Biodefense and emerging infectious diseases; BSL-3 laboratory manager
Peter Thorkildson
Peter Thorkildson
Staff Research Associate 4
(775) 784-6251
pthorkildson@med.unr.edu
2334 Biodefense and emerging infectious diseases; BSL-3 laboratory manager
Nevada State Public Health Laboratory
Honglin Tian
Honglin Tian, Ph.D.
Supervisor, Clinical Laboratory Scientist
(775) 682-6240
htian@med.unr.edu
2352
Medicine
Lorrel Toft
Lorrel Toft, M.D.
Associate Professor, Medicine, Cardiology, CPR Training, Cardiac Arrest
(775) 445-7650
ltoft@unr.edu
2304
Nevada State Public Health Laboratory
Jasmin Torres
Jasmin Torres
Senior Clinical Lab Scientist
(775) 682-6231
jasmint@med.unr.edu
2352
Physiology and Cell Biology
Cam Ha Thai Tran
Cam Ha Thai Tran, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Physiology And Cell Biology
(775) 682-9830
camt@med.unr.edu
2339
Continuing Medical Education Institutional & Faculty Affairs Faculty Development Faculty Council
Jeanne Tremaine
Jeanne Tremaine
Director, Continuing Medical Education
(775) 784-4782
jtremaine@med.unr.edu
2294 2354 2359 4546
Medical Research
Jenny Trinh
Jenny Trinh
Personnel Technician 3
jennyt@unr.edu
2347
Pharmacology Buxton Lab
Craig Ulrich
Craig Ulrich, Ph.D.
Research Assistant Professor, Pharmacology
(775) 784-1730
culrich@med.unr.edu
2336 5973
Microbiology and Immunology
Federico Urbano-Munoz
Federico Urbano-Munoz, M.S.
Staff Research Associate 3
(775) 784-6177
furbanomunoz@med.unr.edu
2334
Information Technology
Vern Usher
Vern Usher
IT Technician 5
(775) 682-7354
vusher@unr.edu
3687
Surgery
Amanda VanderClay
Amanda VanderClay, M.D.
Director of Electives/Selectives, Surgery
avanderclay@med.unr.edu
2316
Nevada State Public Health Laboratory Newborn Screening Program
Stephanie Vanhooser
Stephanie Vanhooser, MBA, MLS (ASCP)
Administrative Director, Nevada State Public Health Lab
(775) 682-6205
svanhooser@med.unr.edu
2352 2353
Nevada State Public Health Laboratory
Adam Vazquez
Adam Vazquez, MPH
State Laboratory Molecular Epidemiologist
adamvazquez@unr.edu
2352
Graduate Medical Education
Ana Vega
Ana Vega
Resident Affairs and Wellness Coordinator
(775) 432-6469
aavega@med.unr.edu
2343
Microbiology and Immunology
Subhash Verma
Subhash Verma, Ph.D.
Professor, Microbiology and Immunology
(775) 682-6743
scverma@med.unr.edu
2334
Information Technology
Zachary Vestal
Zachary Vestal
IT Technician 3
(775) 682-7020
zvestal@med.unr.edu
3687
Physiology and Cell Biology
Christopher Von Bartheld
Christopher Von Bartheld, M.D.
Professor, Physiology and Cell Biology
(775) 784-6022
cvonbartheld@med.unr.edu
2339
M.D. Admissions
Melissa Vondrak
Melissa Vondrak
NSHE Specialist 1, M.D. Admissions
(775) 784-6063
mvondrak@med.unr.edu
2293
Speech Pathology and Audiology
Rachael Walden
Rachael Walden, M.S., CCC-SLP
Lecturer II, Speech Pathology and Audiology/Clinical Director She/Her/Hers
rwalden@med.unr.edu
2315
M.D. Student Affairs
Leonard Walker
Leonard Walker, M.Ed.
Assistant Director, Financial Aid And Scholarships
(775) 682-8358
lrwalker@med.unr.edu
2299
Microbiology and Immunology
Zhimei Wang
Zhimei Wang
Laboratory Technician 1
zhimeiy@unr.edu
2334
Physiology and Cell Biology
Sean Ward
Sean Ward, Ph.D.
Professor, Physiology and Cell Biology
(775) 784-6061
smward@med.unr.edu
2339
Sanford Center for Aging
Dolores Ward-Cox
Dolores Ward-Cox, M.S.
Executive Director, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)
(775) 784-8046
dmwardcox@med.unr.edu
2314
Speech Pathology and Audiology
Thomas Watterson
Thomas Watterson, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Professor Emeritus, Speech Pathology and Audiology/Director of Cleft Palate Clinic
twatterson@med.unr.edu
2315
M.D. Student Affairs
Stevielynn Webber
Stevielynn Webber
Administrative Assistant 4, M.D. Student Affairs
(775) 682-7732
swebber@med.unr.edu
2299
Physician Assistant Studies Family and Community Medicine
Jeffrey Weinert
Jeffrey Weinert, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Family & Community Medicine/Physician Assistant Studies Program
(775) 682-7361
jweinert@med.unr.edu
2312 2303
M.D. Admissions
Jennie Weitzel
Jennie Weitzel
Administrative Assistant 3, M.D. Admissions
(775) 784-6063
jweitzel@med.unr.edu
2293
Pharmacology
Lai Wen
Lai Wen, Ph.D
Assistant Professor, Pharmacology
(775) 682-8288
lwen@unr.edu
2336
M.D. Student Affairs
Elizabeth Wesseling
Elizabeth Wesseling, M.A.
Wellness Program Counselor
(775) 682-5967
eawes@med.unr.edu
2299
Family and Community Medicine
Kelsey West
Kelsey West, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Family and Community Medicine
kdwest@med.unr.edu
2303
Obstetrics and Gynecology OBGYN
Alison Westfall
Alison Westfall, M.D., FACOG
Assistant Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology/Clerkship Director
(775) 982-2238
awestfall@med.unr.edu
2309 OBGYN
Medicine Administration Medical Research Translational Research Center
John Westhoff
John Westhoff, M.D., MPH
Associate Professor, Medicine/Assistant Dean of Student Research
(775) 682-9838
jwesthoff@unr.edu
2304 3681 2347 2348
Operations and Financial Services Medical Research
Michelle Whitaker
Michelle Whitaker
NSHE Specialist 1, Medical Research
(775) 784-6162
mswhitaker@med.unr.edu
3684 2347
M.D. Curricular Affairs
Kelsi Whitehead
Kelsi Whitehead
Manager, Clinical Education
(775) 682-8545
kelsiw@med.unr.edu
5665
Continuing Medical Education Institutional & Faculty Affairs Faculty Development
Adam Wilkinson
Adam Wilkinson
Coordinator, Faculty Development
(775) 682-8393
adamwilkinson@med.unr.edu
2294 2354 2359
Family and Community Medicine Wilderness Medicine
Richard Williams
Richard Williams, M.D.
Associate Professor, Family and Community Medicine/Residency Program Director
(775) 682-8454
rwilliams@med.unr.edu
2303 Wilderness Medicine
Pediatrics
Kristin Wilson
Kristin Wilson, M.D.
Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics/Clerkship Co-Director, Pediatrics
kristinwilson@med.unr.edu
2311
M.D. Student Affairs
Robin Wittmann
Robin Wittmann
NSHE Specialist 1, M.D. Student Affairs
(775) 682-8387
rwittmann@med.unr.edu
2299
Nevada State Public Health Laboratory
Miranda Yen Fong
Miranda Yen Fong, Ph.D.
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
(775) 682-6200
myf@med.unr.edu
2352
Statewide Initiatives Pacific- Aids Education and Training Center-Nevada
Victoria Young
Victoria Young, MPH
Senior Program Manager, Pacific AIDS Education and Training Center
(775) 682-7616
victoriay@med.unr.edu
2361 2362
Medicine M.D. Curricular Affairs
Dawn Younie
Dawn Younie
Clerkship and Elective Coordinator, Medicine
(775) 682-8517
dyounie@med.unr.edu
2304 5665
Sanford Center for Aging
Jessica Yurtinus
Jessica Yurtinus, DPT
Assistant Director, Nevada Geriatric Education Center
(775) 682-8470
jyurtinus@unr.edu
2314
Physiology and Cell Biology
Tong Zhou
Tong Zhou, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Physiology and Cell Biology
(775) 784-4340
tongz@med.unr.edu
2339