Former Residents
Former Training for Surgery Residents
Gerard Abood, M.S., M.D.
Degress: B.S., John Carroll University, University Heights, OH; M.D., Ohio State University College of Medicine and Public Health, Columbus, OH
Research: 2005-2007. The role of STAT-3 in wound healing and skin disease.
Residency: General Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL
Mentor: Brian J. Nickloff, M.D., Ph.D.
Funding Source: NIH (NIGMS) T32 Training in Trauma and Burn Research, Falk Medical Research Trust.
M.S. Program: 2005-2007. Clinical Research Methods. Department of Preventive Medicine and Epidemiology, Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, IL
Position(s): Fellowship, Surgical Oncology, University of Pittsburg Medical Center, Pittsburg, PA
Current Position: Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, IL
Joslyn M. Albright, M.D.
Degrees: B.A., Augustana College, Rock Island, IL; M.D., University of Kentucky, College of Medicine, Lexington, KY
Residency: General Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL
Research: 2007-2009. Alcohol, injury and the lung.
Mentor: Elizabeth J. Kovacs, Ph.D., Carol R. Schermer, M.D., M.P.H.
Funding Source: NIH (NIGMS)T32 Training in Trauma and Burn Research, Falk Medical Research Trust
M.S. Program: 2007-2009. Clinical Research Methods, Department of Preventive Medicine and Epidemiology, Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, IL
Position(s): Fellowship, Surgical Oncology, John Wayne Cancer Institute, Santa Monica, CA
Current Position: Lab Manager, Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, IL
Favin Babu, M.D.
Degrees: B.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL
Residency: General Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL
Research: 2015-date. Health quality and outcomes in sepsis and surgery.
Mentor: Matthias Majetschak, M.D., Ph.D.
Funding Source: NIH (NIAAA) T32 Training
Harold H. Bach IV, M.D., M.S.
Degrees: B.S., University of Illinois, Urbana/Champaign, IL; M.D., Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, IL
Residency: General Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL
Research: 2010-2013. Ubiquitin proteasome system and acute inflammatory response to injury.
Mentor: Matthias Majetschak, M.D., Ph.D.
Current Position: General Surgery Resident, Department of Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL
Funding Source: Falk Medical Research Trust
Todd Abram Baker, M.D.
Degrees: B.A., University of Colorado, Boulder, CO; M.D., Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, IL
Residency: General Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL
Research: 2009-2011. Ubiquitin proteasome system and acute inflammatory response to injury.
Mentor: Matthias Majetschak, M.D., Ph.D.
Funding Source: NIH (NIGMS) T32 Training in Trauma and Burn Research, Falk Medical Research Trust
M.S. Program: 2009-2011. Clinical Research Methods, Department of Preventive Medicine and Epidemiology, Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, IL
Luke P. Brewster, M.S., M.D., Ph.D.
Degrees: B.A., Benedictine College, Atchison, KS; M.D., Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO
Residency: General Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL
Research: 2003-2006. Vascular healing through novel growth factors and delivery vehicles.
Mentor: Howard P. Greisler. M.D.
Funding Source: NIH F30, Falk Medical Research Trust
Ph.D. Program: 2003-2006. Construction and characterization of a thrombin resistant FGF-1 mutant-collagen binding domain chimera (R136K-CBD). Department of Cell Biology, Neurobiology and Anatomy, Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, IL
M.S. Program: 2003-2006. M.A. Bioethics and Health Policy, Neiswanger Institute for Bioethics and Health Policy, Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, IL
Position(s): Fellowship, Vascular Surgery, Emory University, School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
Current Positiion: Assistant Professor of Surgery, Department of Vascular Surgery, Emory University, School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
Corinne Bunn, M.D.
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Degrees: B.S. Florida State University, M.D. University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Residency: General surgery at Loyola University Medical Center
Research: Role of mast cells in burn wound injury, clinical quality and outcomes in burn and trauma patients
Mentor: Dr. Kuzhali Muthumalaiappan, Dr. Richard Gonzalez
Funding Source: NIH (NIGMS) T32 Training in Trauma and Burn Research
Current Position: General Surgery Resident, Department of Surgery, Loyola University Chicago, Maywood IL
Email: corinne.bunn@lumc.edu
Stewart Carter, M.D.
Degrees: B.S., University of Louisville, Louisville, KY; M.D., University of Louisville, School of Medicine, Louisville, KY
Residency: General Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL
Research: 2011-2013. Inflammatory response of alcohol intoxication and smoke inhalation injury in burn patients: Combined effects of burn and radiation on intestine in a murine model.
Mentor: Elizabeth J. Kovacs, Ph.D.
Funding Source: NIH (NIGMS) T32 Training in Trauma and Burn Research, Falk Medical Research Trust
Current Position: General Surgery Resident, Department of Surgery, Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, IL
Mitchell Chaar, M.D.
Degrees: B.S., University of Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico and University of Massachusetts, Boston, MA; M.D., University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, Puerto Rico
Residency: Mt. Sinai Hospital, Chicago, IL
Research: 2004-2006. Inflammation and Scarring in Wound Healing.
Mentor: Luisa A. DiPietro, D.D.S., Ph.D.
Funding Source: NIH (NIGMS) T32 Training in Trauma and Burn Research, Falk Medical Research Trust
Current Position: Private Practice, Atlanta, GA
Adrienne Cobb, M.D.
Degrees: B.A.,/ M.D., Depaul University, Greencastle, IN/ Indiana University School of Medicine, IN
Residency: General Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL
Research: 2016-date.
Mentor: Paul Kuo, M.D., MBA, FACS
Funding Source: NIH (NIAAA) T32 Training
Email: adcobb@lumc.edu
Christopher Davis, M.D.
Degrees: B.A., University of Colorado, Boulder CO; M.D., University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH
Residency: General Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL
Research: 2009-2011. The inflammatory effects of alcohol initoxication and smoke inhalation injury in the burn patient.
Mentor: Elizabeth J. Kovacs Ph.D, Richard L. Gamelli, M.D., P. Marco Fischella, M.D.
Funding Source: NIH (NIAAA) T32 Training in Neouoroimmunoee Endocrine Effects of Alcohol, Falk Medical Research Trust
MPH Program: 2009-2011. Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of Illinois at Chicago, School of Public Health, Chicago, IL
Current Position: Fellowship, Department of Pediatric Surgery Critical Care, Ann and Robert Lurie Children's Hospital, Chicago, IL
Current Position: Surgical Research Resident, Surgery, Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, IL
Email: emanuel.eguia@lumc.edu
Emanuel Eguia, M.D.
Degrees: B.S., M.H.A., M.D., University of Washing, Seattle, WA, / Univeristy of Washington School of Public Health, Seattle, WA, / University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA
Residency: General Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL
Research: 2016-date. Health disparities, quality, and outcomes in surgery
Mentor: Paul Kuo, M.D., MBA, FACS
Funding Source: NIH (NIAAA) T32 Training
Email: emanuel.eguia@lumc.edu
Ann Evans, D.O.
Degrees: B.S., Oklahoma Christian University, Oklahoma City, OK; D.O., Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Tulsa, OK
Residency: General Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL
Research: 2014-date. Chemokine receptor (CXCR4) association with Alpha-adrenergic receptor in animal modelses.
Mentor: Matthias Majetschak, M.D., Ph.D.
Funding Source: NIH (NIAAA) T32 Training
Andrew Gassman, M.D.
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degrees: B.A., College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA; M.D., Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, IL
Residency: General Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL
Research: 2007-2009. Induction of angiogenesis across fibrin-collagen interfaces.
Mentor: Howard P. Greisler, M.D.
Funding Source: Falk Medical Research Trust
Current Position: Fellowsip, Department of Plastic Surgery, University of California, Los Angeles, CA
Cavin Glenn, M.D.
Degrees: B.S., Eckerd College, St Petersburg, FL; M.D., Eastern Virginia Medical School Norfolk, VA
Residency: General Surgery, Mt. Sinai Medical Center of Rosalind, Franklin School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
Research: 2006-2007. The role of NKT cells in infection after burns.
Mentor: Douglas Faunce, Ph.D.
Funding Source: Mt. Sinai Hospital, Department of Surgery, Chicago, IL
Ankush Gosain, M.D., Ph.D.
Degrees: B.A., Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD; M.D., Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA
Residency: General Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL
Research: 2003-2006. Neuroimmunomodulation in wound healing and mechanisms of angiogenesis.
Mentors: Luisa A. DiPietro, D.D.S., Ph.D., Richard L. Gamelli, M.D.
Funding Source: NIH (NIGMS) T32 Training in Trauma and Burn Research, Falk Medical Research Trust
Ph.D. Program: 2003-2006. Norepinephrine modulates wound neutrophil and macrophage phagocytic efficiency. Cell Biology, Neurobiology and Anatomy, Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, IL
Position(s): Fellowship, Department of Pediatric Surgery, University of Tennessee at Memphis, Memphis, TN
Current Position: Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
Casey J. Holmes, M.D.
Degrees: B.S., Nebraska Wesleyan University, Lincoln, NE; M.D., University of Nebraska College of Medicine, Lincoln, NE
Residency: General Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL
Research: 2013-2015. Cholinergic dysregulation after burn injury in the epidermis.
Mentor: Katherine A. Radek, Ph.D.
Funding Source: NIH (NIGMS) T32 Training in trauma and burn research, Falk Medical Research Trust
Current Position: General Surgery Resident, Department of Surgery, Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, IL
Kirstin Howell, M.D.
Degrees: B.S., Tufts University, Medford, MA; M.D., Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
Residency: University of Illinois, Mt. Sinai Hospital, Chicago, IL
Research: 2010-2011. Effect of MAFB suppression on dendritic cell production following thermal injury.
Mentor: Kuzhali Muthu, Ph.D.
Funding Source: Mt. Sinai Hospital, Department of Surgery, Chicago, IL
Michael Hurtuk, M.D.
Degrees: B.S., Biology and Biochemistry, Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, IL; M.D., Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, IL
Residency: General Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL
Research: 2008-2010. Pathogen - host interactions in sepsis.
Mentor: Ravi Shankar, M.D., Richard L. Gamelli, M.D.
Funding Source: Falk Medical Research Trust
M.S. Program: 2008-2010. Clinical Research Methods, Department of Preventive Medicine and Epidemiology, Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, IL
Current Positiion: Fellowship, Colorectal Surgery, Cook County Hospital, Chicago, IL
Nicholas Johnson, M.D.
Degrees: B.A., University of Utah, UT; M.D. Saint Louis University, Saint Louis, MO
Residency: General Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL
Research: 2012-2013. The chronicity of anemia following burn results from altered bone marrow commitment patterns away from erythroid progenitors beta blockade following burn has a differential response in bone marrow and spleen.
Mentor: Ravi Shankar, M.D., Kuzhali Muthu, Ph.D.
Funding Source: Mount Sinai Medical Center, Department of Surgery
Current Position: Fellowship, Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cook County Hospital, Chicago, IL
Anai Kothari, M.D.
Degrees: B.S., University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI; M.D., University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI.
Residency: General Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL
Research: 2015-date. Health quality and outcomes in sepsis and surgery.
Mentor: Paul Kuo, M.D., M.S., M.B.A., F.A.C.S.
Funding Source: NIH (NIAAA) T32 Training
Current Position: Surgical Research Resident, Surgery, Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, IL
Email: ankothari@lumc.edu
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Sujay Kulshrestha, M.D.
Degrees: M.D. - University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine
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Residency: General Surgery – Loyola University Medical Center
Research: Use of Natural Language Processing and Machine Learning for Clinical Decision Support in Trauma
Mentor: Majid Afshar, M.D.
Funding Source: T32 NIAAA
Email: sujay.kulshrestha@lumc.edu
Kurt Melstrom, M.D.
Degrees: B.A., Cornell University, Ithaca, NY; M.D., Cornell Medical College, New York, NY
Residency: General Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL
Research: 2005-2007. Immunologic response to burns, trauma and infection.
Mentors: Ravi Shankar, M.D., Richard L. Gamelli, M.D.
Funding Source: Falk Medical Research Trust
Current Position: Attending, Department of Colorectal Surgery, Beth Isreal Medical Center, New York, NY
Sean Nassoiy, D.O.
Degrees:
Residency: General Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL
Research: 2015-date.
Mentor: Matthias Majetschak, M.D., Ph.D.
Funding Source: NIH (NIAAA) T32 Training
Email: seanassoiy@lumc.edu
Marc Nelson, M.D.
Degrees: M.D., University of Virginia, B.S. Duke University
Residency: Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL
Research: 2017-date
Mentor: Marshall Baker, Gopal Gupta
Funding Source: Department of Urology
Email: marc.nelson@lumc.edu
Eileen O’Halloran, M.D.
Degrees: B.S., Vanderbelt University, Nashville, TN; M.D., Loyola Univeristy Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, IL
Residency: General Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL
Research: 2013-2015. The pulmonary response to burn trauma, including the effects of alcohol and the utility of exhaled breath condensate as a marker of clinical outcomes.
Mentor: Elizabeth J. Kovacs, Ph.D.reath condensate as a marker of clinical outcomes
Funding Source: NIH (NIAAA) T32 Training in neuroimmunoendocrine effects of alcohol, Falk Medical Research Trust
Current Position: General Surgery Resident, Department of Surgery, Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, IL
Gaurav Pahouja, M.D.
Degrees: Northeast Ohio Medical University, M.D.; Kent State University, B.S.
Residency: Uorology, Loyola University Medical Center
Research: Outcomes based clinical research
Mentor: Marshall Baker, M.D., Gopal Gupta, M.D.
Funding Source: Department of Neurology
Program: Urology
Email: gaurav.pahouja@lumc.edu
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Parth Patel, M.D.
Degree: B.S. in Neuroscience, M.D.
Residency: Urology
Research: Health services & outcomes researching using the National Cancer Database (Bladder/Prostate/Kidney/Testis) and the Healthcare Cost & Utilization Project databases
Mentors: Dr. Gopal Gupta, Dr. Kristin Baldea, Dr. Thomas Turk, Dr. Ahmer Farooq, Dr. Larissa Bresler
Funding Source: None
Former Position: Research Resident PGY-5
Email: Parth.Patel001@lumc.edu
Jennifer Plichta, M.D.
Degrees: B.A., DePauw University, Greencastle, IN; M.D., Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
Residency: General Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL
Research: 2010-2012. The effects of psychological stress on burn wound healing.
Mentor: Katherine A. Radek, Ph.D.
Funding Source: NIH (NIGMS) T32 Training in Trauma and Burn Research, Falk Medical Research Trust
M.S. Program: 2010-2012. Clinical Research Methods, Department of Preventive Medicine and Epidemiology, Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, IL
Former Position: General Surgery Resident, Department of Surgery, Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, IL
Joseph Posluszny, M.D.
Degrees: B.A., University of Chicago, Chicago, IL; M.D., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
Residency: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH
Research: 2008-2010. Adrenergic modification of hematopoietic stem cells.
Mentor: Richard L. Gamelli, M.D., Ravi Shankar, M.D., Kuzhal Muthu, Ph.D.
Funding Source: NIH (NIGMS) T32 Training in Trauma and Burn Research
Current Positiion: Assistant Professor, Trauma, Surgical Critical Care and Burns, Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, IL
David Schneider, M.D.
Degrees: B.A., Washington University, St. Louis, MO; M.D., Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, IL
Residency: General Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL
Research: 2006-2008. NKT cells in wound healing and sepsis.
Mentor: Douglas Faunce, Ph.D.
Funding Source: NIH (NIGMS) T32 Training in Trauma and Burn Research, Falk Medical Research Trust
M.S. Program: 2007-2009. Masters in clinical research methods. Department of Preventive Medicine and Epidemiology, Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, IL
Current Position: Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin, School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI
Michael M. Sigman, M.D.
Degrees: M.A., Washington University, St. Louis, MO; M.D., George Washington University School of Medicine, Washington, DC
Residency: General Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL
Research: 2011-2013. Impaired intestinal immunity in burns.
Mentor: Mashkoor A. Choudhry, Ph.D.
Funding Source: NIH T32 Training in Trauma and Burn Research, Falk Medical Research Trust
M.S. Program: 2011-2013. Clinical Research Methods, Department of Preventive Medicine and Epidemiology, Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, IL
Position(s): Fellowship, Research Vascular Surgery, University of Southern California Keck Hospital, Los Angeles, CA
M.D. Degrees: B.A., Baylor University, Waco, TX; M.D., Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, IL
Residency: General Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL
Research: 2004-2006. Hematopoietic stem cells and dendritic cell response to critical injury and sepsis.
Mentors: Ravi Shankar, M.D., Richard L. Gamelli, M.D., Mashkoor A. Choudhry, M.D.
Funding Source: Falk Medical Research Trust
Current Position: General Surgery Resident, Department of Surgery, Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, IL
Jason Smith, M.D.
Degrees: B.A., Baylor University, Waco, TX; M.D., Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, IL
Residency: General Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL
Research: 2004-2006. Hematopoietic stem cells and dendritic cell response to critical injury and sepsis.
Mentor: Ravi Shankar, M.D., Richard L. Gamelli, M.D.
Funding Source: Falk Medical Research Trust
Current Position: Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Patrick Sweigert, M.D.
Degrees: B.S., University of Dayton, Dayton, OH/ M.D. Loyola University
Residency: Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL
Research: 2018-2019
Mentor: Marshall Baker, M.D., MBA., FACS
Funding Source: Department of Surgery
Former Position: Surgical Research Resident, Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, IL
Email: Patrick.Sweigert@lumc.edu
Sarah Sweigert, M.D.
Degrees: Bachelor of Science, Texas Christian University: Medical Doctorate, Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine
Residency: Urology, Loyola University Medical Center
Research: Outcomes research, quality improvement
Mentor: Dr. Gopal Gupta
Funding Source: Veterans Administration
Program: Urology
Email: Sarah.Sweigert@lumc.edu
Celsa Tonelli, D.O., M.S.
Degrees: General Surgery
Research: Quality Improvement, Patient Safety, Health Services Rsearch
Mentor: Dr. Frederick Luchette; Dr. Masrshall Baker
Funding Source: Loyola Department of Surgery
Program: Department of Surgery Outcomes
Email: celsa.tonelli@lumc.edu
Areck Ucuzian, M.D.
Degrees: B.A., Cornell University, Ithaca, NY; M.D., Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA
Residency: General Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL
Research: 2006-2010. Biologic and mechanical mediators of vascular cell interactions during angiogenesis for tissue engineering.
Mentor: Howard P. Greisler, M.D.
Funding Source: Falk Medical Research Trust, American Heart Association
Ph.D. Program: 2007-2010. Department of Cell Biology, Neurobiology and Anatomy, Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, IL
Current Position: Fellowship, Department of Vascular Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
P. Geoff Vana, M.D.
Degrees: B.S.,Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC; M.D., University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK
Residency: General Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL
Research: 2013-2015. The effects of proteasome inhibition after severe burn injury.
Mentor: Matthias Majetschak, M.D., Ph.D.
Funding Source: Falk Medical Research Trust
Current Position: General Surgery Resident, Department of Surgery, Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, IL
Keneeshia N. Williams, M.D.
Residency: General Surgery, Mt. Sinai Hospital, Chicago, ILDegrees: B.A., Augsburg College, Minneapolis; M.D., University of Illinois, College of Medicine, Peoria, IL
Research: 2011-2012. Transcriptional regulation of myeloid and erythroid commitment following thermal injury.
Mentor: Kuzhali Muthu, Ph.D., Ravi Shankar, M.D.
Funding Source: Mount Sinai Hospital, Department of Surgery, Chicago, IL
Yee M. Wong, M.D.
Degrees: B.S., University of Washington, Seattle, WA; M.D., Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO
Residency: Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL
Research: 2012-date. Effect of ubiquitin on shock and acute inflammatory process after traumatic injury.
Mentor: Matthias Majetschak, M.D., Ph.D.
Funding Source: NIH (NIGMS) T32 Training in trauma and burn research, Falk Medical Research Trust
M.S. Program: Clinical Research Methods, Department of Preventive Medicine and Epidemiology, Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, IL
Current Position: General Surgery Resident, Department of Surgery, Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, IL
David Yonick, M.D.
Degrees: B.S., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI; M.D., Medical University of Ohio at Toledo, Taledo, OH
Residency: General Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL
Research: 2008-2010. Effect of mesenchymal stem vells on fracture repair.
Mentors: John J. Callaci, Ph.D., Ravi Shankar, M.D.
Funding Source: Falk Medical Research Trust
Current Position: Fellowship, Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
Current Training for Surgery Residents
Name: Kevin E. Galicia, MD
Degrees: MD - Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, I; MA, Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL; BS, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL
Residency: General Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL
Research: Burn Injury, Traumatic Brain injury, Poly-Traumatic Injury
Mentor: Mashkoor Choudhry, PhD, RIchard Gonzalez, MD, John Kubasiak, MD
Funding Source: NIH-FundedT32 Instituional Training Grant
Program: Loyola University Chicago - Burn and Shock Trauma Research Institute
Email: kgalicia@luc.edu
Name: Ashley A. Penton, M.S., M.D.
Degrees: MD - Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA; MS - Master of Science, Intergrative Biology and Physiology, University of California, Los Angeles, (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA; BS - Bachelor of Science, Physiological Science, University of California, Los Angeles, California.
Residency: General Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL
Research: Thrombospondin-2, thrombospondin-5's relation to arteriogenesisand angiogenesis in hidlimb ischemia models and intimal hyperplasia models; Peripheral arterial disease; Chronic limb ischemia; Acute lib ishchemia
Mentor: Vivian Gahtan, MD; Kristopher Maier, PhD, Mashkoor Choudhry, PhD
Funding Source: NIH-FundedT32 Instituional Training Grant
Program: Loyola University Chicago - Burn and Shock Trauma Reserach Institute
Email: apenton@luc.edu