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 Academic Affairs
Timothy Baker
Timothy Baker, M.D.
Professor, Medicine/Vice Dean
(775) 682-7732
tkbaker@med.unr.edu
3682 2304 3681 2368 2292
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
Statewide Initiatives M.D. Curricular Affairs
Maria Adams
Maria Adams, MBChB, MPHTM
Coordinator, Interprofessional Education and Service Learning
mariaadams@med.unr.edu
2361 5665
Physiology and Cell Biology
Andrea Agarwal
Andrea Agarwal
Staff Research Associate 4
(775) 784-4635
aagarwal@med.unr.edu
2339
Pharmacology
Shailesh Agarwal
Shailesh Agarwal, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Pharmacology
(775) 784-4115
sagarwal@med.unr.edu
2336
Academic Affairs
Nellie Aguilar
Nellie Aguilar
Administrative Assistant 2
(775) 682-6329
nelliea@med.unr.edu
2292
Information Technology
Edwin Ahumada
Edwin Ahumada
Lead, Data Manager
(775) 682-5608
eahumada@unr.edu
3687
M.D. Student Affairs
Brandi Aiazzi
Brandi Aiazzi
NSHE Specialist 1
(775) 682-8351
baiazzi@med.unr.edu
2299
Pharmacology
Elizabeth Akin
Elizabeth Akin, Ph.D.
Research Assistant Professor, Pharmacology
(775) 784-6275
eakin@unr.edu
2336
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 Academic Affairs
Kristen Alexander
Kristen Alexander
Director, Academic Affairs Operations
(775) 682-7727
kalexander@med.unr.edu
2343 2312 5665 2292
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 Assistant Professor, Microbiology and Immunology
(775) 682-6468
eallan@med.unr.edu
2334
Academic Affairs
Lori Allshouse
Lori Allshouse, M.S.
Manager, Standardized Patient Education
lallshouse@med.unr.edu
2292
Microbiology and Immunology
Judith Cruz Amaya
Judith Cruz Amaya
Staff Research Associate 2
jcruzamaya@unr.edu
2334
Student Health Center Administrative Staff
Kelly Anderson
Kelly Anderson
Administrative Assistant 2, Student Health Center
(775) 784-6598
kellya2@med.unr.edu
3425 3426
Student Health Center
Judy Andes
Judy Andes
Laboratory Technician 1
(775) 784-6598
jandes@med.unr.edu
3425
Medical Research
Kayla Armbruster
Kayla Armbruster
Grants and Projects Analyst 2
(775) 784-4125
kaylab@unr.edu
2347
M.D. Curricular Affairs Neurology
Jonathan Artz
Jonathan Artz, M.D.
Neurology Clerkship Director
775-982-2970
jon.artz@renown.org
5665 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
Pharmacology
Timothy Bailey
Timothy Bailey, Ph.D.
Research Professor
(775) 682-7331
timothybailey@unr.edu
2336
Medicine Clinical Dietitian
Karen Bain
Karen Bain
Clinical Nutritionist 2
kbain@med.unr.edu
2304 Clinical Dietitian
Nevada State Public Health Laboratory
Dolly Baker
Dolly Baker
Laboratory Technician 1
(775) 688-1335
dbaker@med.unr.edu
2352
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
Pharmacology Buxton Lab
Scott Barnett
Scott Barnett, Ph.D.
Research Assistant Professor He/Him/His
sdbarnett@med.unr.edu
2336 5973
Operations and Financial Services Medical Research
Hillary Barrera
Hillary Barrera
Accountant Technician 1
(775) 784-6956
hbarrera@med.unr.edu
3684 2347
Nevada State Public Health Laboratory
Kathy Barter
Kathy Barter
Supervisor, Clinical Laboratory Scientist
(775) 682-6240
kbarter@unr.edu
2352
Sanford Center for Aging
Gay Bateson
Gay Bateson
Washoe County RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) Coordinator
(775) 784-1807
gbateson@unr.edu
2314
Student Health Center Providers
Renee Bauer
Renee Bauer, M.S.
Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist
(775) 784-6598
reneebauer@med.unr.edu
3425 3428
Continuous Institutional Assessment Administration Academic Affairs
Shannon Beets
Shannon Beets
Assistant Dean, Institutional Assessment and Accreditation
(775) 784-7064
sbeets@med.unr.edu
7878 3681 2292
Continuing Medical Education Institutional & Faculty Affairs
Johanna Bell
Johanna Bell
CME Coordinator, Renown Health
(775) 784-1451
2294 2354
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
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
Pharmacology
Richard Bjur
Richard Bjur, Ph.D., J.D.
Emeritus
(775) 784-4116
bjur@unr.edu
2336
Continuous Institutional Assessment Academic Affairs
Jacob Blackard
Jacob Blackard, M.A.
Administrative Assistant 4, Continuous Institutional Assessment
(775) 682-7416
jblackard@med.unr.edu
7878 2292
Pharmacology
Peter Blair
Peter Blair, Ph.D.
Senior Coordinator
pblair@med.unr.edu
2336
Student Health Center Nurses and Medical Assistants
Jennifer Bochenski
Jennifer Bochenski, CMA
Laboratory Technician 1
(775) 784-6598
jbochenski@med.unr.edu
3425 3427
Administration Advancement
Gabrielle Brackett
Gabrielle Brackett, 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
Academic Affairs
Daniel Brewster
Daniel Brewster
Manager, Academic Affairs at Renown
(775) 982-5081
dbrewster@med.unr.edu
2292
Medicine
Kirk Bronander
Kirk Bronander, M.D.
Professor, Medicine
(775) 327-5174
kbronander@med.unr.edu
2304
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
Room 1B
2336
Pediatrics
Jose Cucalon Calderon
Jose Cucalon Calderon, M.D.
Associate Professor, Pediatrics
(775) 982-2127
jcucalon@med.unr.edu
2311
Medicine
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
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
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
Statewide Initiatives Project ECHO Nevada
Julyssa Carillo
Julyssa Carillo
Administrative Assistant 3, Project Echo
julyssac@med.unr.edu
2361 2367
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
Pediatrics
Crystal Castaneda
Crystal Castaneda, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Pediatrics
ccastaneda@med.unr.edu
2311
Clinical Research Center Medical Research
Gina Castro
Gina Castro
Coordinator, Clinical Research
(775) 682-6715
ginac@unr.edu
2348 2347
Medical Research
Ellen Chan
Ellen Chan
Staff Research Associate 1
(775) 682-9282
ellenchan@med.unr.edu
2347
Pharmacology
Ning Chang
Ning Chang, Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Scholar, Pharmacology
ningc@unr.edu
2336
Office of the Dean
Eloisa Chaparro
Eloisa Chaparro
Assistant to the Dean
(775) 682-7345
echaparro@med.unr.edu
2368
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
Morgan Choate
Morgan Choate, MLIS
Clinical & Instruction Librarian, Assistant Professor
(775) 682-7300
mchoate@med.unr.edu
2297
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, 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
Residency Coordinator, Medicine
(775) 682-8515
nancycolson@med.unr.edu
2343
Microbiology and Immunology
Deanna Colton
Deanna Colton, Ph.D.
Teaching Assistant 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
Office for Community Faculty Institutional & Faculty Affairs
Tiffany Cooper
Tiffany Cooper
Administrative Assistant 4, Office for Community Faculty
(775) 682-8390
tiffanycooper@unr.edu
2355 2354
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
Pharmacology
Gale Craviso
Gale Craviso, Ph.D.
Professor, Pharmacology
(775) 784-4118
gcraviso@med.unr.edu
2336
Pharmacology
Christine Cremo
Christine Cremo, Ph.D.
Professor, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Pharmacology
(775) 784-7033
cremo@unr.edu
2336
Sanford Center for Aging
Kendell Crosier
Kendell Crosier
Administrative Assistant 2
(775) 784-8053
kcrosier@unr.edu
2314
Physiology and Cell Biology
Alejandro Gutierrez Cruz
Alejandro Gutierrez Cruz, Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Scholar, Physiology and Cell Biology
agutierrezcruz@unr.edu
2339
Operations and Financial Services
Josemanual Cruz
Josemanual Cruz
Financial Analyst
(775) 682-5221
josemanuelc@med.unr.edu
3684
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@medicine.nevada.edu
2336
Office of the Dean
Meghan Davidson
Meghan Davidson
Faculty Recruiter - Talent Acquisition Specialist
(775) 784-1844
meghand@med.unr.edu
2368
Student Health Center Providers
Narmeen Debabneh
Narmeen Debabneh, APRN
Psychiatric Advanced Practitioner Registered Nurse, Student Health Center
(775) 784-6598
ndababneh@med.unr.edu
3425 3428
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
Student Health Center Providers
Jody DeKay
Jody DeKay, M.D.
Physician
(775) 784-6598
jdekay@med.unr.edu
3425 3428
Office for Community Faculty
Andrea Delisle
Andrea Delisle, MPH
Administrative Assistant 2, Office for Community Faculty
(775) 682-8394
adelisle@med.unr.edu
2355
Student Health Center Administrative Staff
Julee DeMello
Julee DeMello
Assistant Director, Clinical Operations
(775) 682-9237
jdemello@unr.edu
3425 3426
Pharmacology
Irina Derkatch
Irina Derkatch, Ph.D.
Research Associate Professor
iderkatch@unr.edu
2336
M.D. Student Affairs
Torrie DeShields
Torrie DeShields
Administrative Assistant 3
tdeshields@med.unr.edu
2299
Pharmacology
Ahtziri Diaz
Ahtziri Diaz
Laboratory Technician 1 She/Her/Hers
avallediaz@unr.edu
2336
Pediatrics Administration Institutional & Faculty Affairs
Alicia Diaz-Thomas
Alicia Diaz-Thomas, M.D.
Senior Associate Dean, Institutional and Faculty Affairs
(775) 784-6761
adiazthomas@med.unr.edu
2311 3681 2354
Family and Community Medicine Administration M.D. Admissions
Aaron Dieringer
Aaron Dieringer, M.D., MPH
Assistant Professor, Family and Community Medicine/Assistant Dean, Admissions
(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
Student Health Center Providers
Diana Dohm
Diana Dohm, R.N.
Registered Nurse, Student Health Center
(775) 784-6598
ddohm@med.unr.edu
3425 3428
Student Health Center Nurses and Medical Assistants
Reggie Domingo
Reggie Domingo, R.N.
Registered Nurse
(775) 784-6598
rdomingo@med.unr.edu
3425 3427
Council on Diversity Initiatives Diversity and Inclusion Office of the Dean
Jennifer Dougherty
Jennifer Dougherty, Ed.D.
Coordinator, Leadership Development and Diversity
(775) 682-7935
jenniferdougherty@med.unr.edu
2356 2357 2368
Physician Assistant Studies
Ashley Downer
Ashley Downer
Administrative Assistant 3, Physician Assistant Studies Program
(775) 784-4789
ashleydowner@med.unr.edu
2312
M.D. Curricular Affairs
Kevin Draper
Kevin Draper
Clerkship Coordinator, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
(775) 682-8502
kevindraper@med.unr.edu
5665
M.D. Admissions
Nicholas Dunkle
Nicholas Dunkle
Diversity & Initiatives Outreach Coordinator
(775) 224-1462
ndunkle@med.unr.edu
2293
Student Health Center Providers
Margaret Durand
Margaret Durand, APRN
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Student Health Center
(775) 784-6598
mdurand@unr.edu
3425 3428
Operations and Financial Services
Wendy Duras
Wendy Duras
Administrative Assistant 4, Administration and Finance
(775) 682-8231
wduras@med.unr.edu
3684
M.D. Curricular Affairs
Heather Durden
Heather Durden, M.M.
Clerkship Coordinator, Obstetrics and Gynecology
(775) 682-5109
hdurden@med.unr.edu
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 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
Medicine
Gai Elhanan
Gai Elhanan, M.D.
Associate Research Scientist, Computer Science, Medicine/Healthy Nevada Project
gelhanan@med.unr.edu
2304
Clinical Research Center Medical Research
Amber Emerson
Amber Emerson, MPH
Coordinator, Project Management and Business Development
(775) 682-7320
aemerson@unr.edu
2348 2347
Human Resources Office of the Dean
Ashlie Encinias
Ashlie Encinias, M.S.
Specialist, Career Development and Planning
(775) 682-8000
aencinias@med.unr.edu
2325 2368
Pharmacology
Brooke Eriksen
Brooke Eriksen
Staff Research Associate 1
(775) 784-1530
brookeeriksen@unr.edu
2336
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 Academic 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 2292 OBGYN Chair Womens Health
Faculty Council Obstetrics and Gynecology
Kerac Falk
Kerac Falk, M.D., FACOG
Assistant Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology/Urogynecologist
(775) 982-5640
kfalk@med.unr.edu
4546 2309
M.D. Curricular Affairs
Kelly Farley
Kelly Farley, M.S.
Coordinator, Simulation Education
(775) 682-7164
dkfarley@unr.edu
5665
Website Marketing and Communications
Andie Farnsworth
Andie Farnsworth
Web Technology Marketing Manager
medweb@unr.edu
6037 2328
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
Academic Affairs
Sydnee Farruggio
Sydnee Farruggio
Academic Coordinator
(775) 982-4824
sfarruggio@unr.edu
2292
Faculty Council Operations and Financial Services
Jeffrey Felsted
Jeffrey Felsted, MBA
Director, Fiscal Services
(775) 682-8178
jfelsted@med.unr.edu
4546 3684
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 and Evaluation
cfrederick@unr.edu
5665
M.D. Admissions
Hannah Gabel
Hannah Gabel
Administrative Assistant 3, M.D. Admissions
hgabel@med.unr.edu
2293
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) 784-6063
agalela@med.unr.edu
3687
Sanford Center for Aging
Kari Gannon
Kari Gannon
Administrative Assistant 3
(775) 784-8053
kgannon@unr.edu
2314
Pharmacology
Enrique Garcia
Enrique Garcia
Staff Research Associate 1
(775) 784-1530
enriqueg@unr.edu
2336
Information Technology
Treg Gardner
Treg Gardner, Ph.D.
IT Professional 3
(775) 784-6045
tgardner@med.unr.edu
3687
Pediatrics
Shilpi Garg
Shilpi Garg, M.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor, Associate Residency Program Director, Pediatric Cardiology, Director, Cardiology Rotation
sgarg@unr.edu
2311
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.S.
Statewide Coordinator, Newborn Screening Program
(702) 289-4578
ogentscheff@med.unr.edu
2352
Continuing Medical Education Institutional & Faculty Affairs
Susan George
Susan George
Administrative Assistant 4, Continuing Medical Education
(775) 784-4791
skgeorge@med.unr.edu
2294 2354
Physician Assistant Studies
William Gerthoffer
William Gerthoffer, Ph.D.
Professor, Emeritus
(775) 784-6822
wgerthoffer@med.unr.edu
2312
Advancement
Lianna Glodt
Lianna Glodt
Associate Director, Development
(775) 682-9871
lglodt@unr.edu
2329
Institutional & Faculty Affairs
Debra Glogovac
Debra Glogovac
NSHE Specialist I, Institutional and Faculty Affairs
(774) 784-6758
dglogovac@med.unr.edu
2354
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
(775) 682-7254
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
Faculty Council Physiology and Cell Biology COBRE in Cell Biology
Thomas Gould
Thomas Gould, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Physiology and Cell Biology
(775) 682-8841
tgould@med.unr.edu
4546 2339 2340
Physiology and Cell Biology
Nathan Grainger
Nathan Grainger, Ph.D.
Research Assistant Professor
ngrainger@unr.edu
2339
Family and Community Medicine
Leslie A Greenberg
Leslie A Greenberg, M.D., FAAFP
Associate Professor, Family and Community Medicine
lgreenberg@med.unr.edu
2303
Sanford Center for Aging
Shelby Greene
Shelby Greene
Coordinator, Clinical Social Services
shelbygreene@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
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
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
Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Pediatrics Family and Community Medicine Speech Pathology and Audiology Operations and Financial Services Surgery Obstetrics and Gynecology Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Gayle Halminiak
Gayle Halminiak, MBA
Senior Director, Administration and Finance
(775) 327-5174
ghalminiak@med.unr.edu
2313 2311 2303 2315 3684 2316 2309 2310
M.D. Curricular Affairs
Diane Hamada
Diane Hamada
Clerkship Coordinator, Pediatrics
(775) 297-5572
dianehamada@med.unr.edu
5665
Pharmacology
Karen Hannigan
Karen Hannigan, Ph.D.
Research Assistant Professor, Pharmacology
(775) 682-8840
khannigan@med.unr.edu
2336
Student Health Center Providers
Benjamin Hansen
Benjamin Hansen, M.D.
Physician
(775) 784-6598
bhansen@med.unr.edu
3425 3428
Student Health Center Nurses and Medical Assistants
Karla Hansen
Karla Hansen, R.N.
Registered Nurse
(775) 784-6598
karlaah@med.unr.edu
3425 3427
Family and Community Medicine
Donald Harker
Donald Harker, M.D.
Lecturer, Family and Community Medicine/Wilderness Fellow
dharker@med.unr.edu
2303
Sanford Center for Aging
Susan Harris
Susan Harris, Ph.D.
Program Coordinator, Health & Wellness
(775) 784-8073
sharris@unr.edu
2314
Sanford Center for Aging
Susan Harris
Susan Harris
Administrative Assistant 2 (H), Sanford Center for Aging
(775) 784-6824
susanharris@unr.edu
2314
Pharmacology
Robert Harvey
Robert Harvey, Ph.D.
Professor/Chair Pharmacology
(775) 784-4119
rdharvey@med.unr.edu
2336
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
Terry Henner
Terry Henner, M.A., MLS
Research & Scholarship Librarian, Associate Professor
(775) 682-7301
thenner@med.unr.edu
2297
Medicine
Thomas Henning
Thomas Henning
Clinical Fellow 4
thenning@med.unr.edu
2304
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
Physiology and Cell Biology
Gregory Highison
Gregory Highison, Ph.D.
Professor, Physiology and Cell Biology
(775) 784-4006
ghighison@med.unr.edu
2339
Pharmacology
Charis Himeda
Charis Himeda, Ph.D.
Research Assistant Professor, Pharmacology
(775) 784-4703
chimeda@med.unr.edu
2336
M.D. Curricular Affairs
Ashley Hines
Ashley Hines
Administrative Assistant 3, M.D. Curricular Affairs
(775) 784-6585
hinesa3@med.unr.edu
5665
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
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
(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
(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
Microbiology and Immunology Immunoregulation in cancer, infectious and autoimmune diseases; fluorescence-based biosensors
Kenneth Hunter
Kenneth Hunter, Jr. Sc.D.
Professor; Emeritus
(775) 327-5255
khunter@med.unr.edu
2334 Immunoregulation in cancer, infectious and autoimmune diseases; fluorescence-based biosensors
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
Academic Affairs
Naomi Irwin
Naomi Irwin
NSHE Specialist 1, Undergraduate Medical Education
(775) 682-8157 
naomii@med.unr.edu
2292
Medicine
Raheel Islam
Raheel Islam, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Medicine