To celebrate the many accomplishments of graduates we have established a “virtual” Alumni Display!
Pharmacology Alumni Careers
Industry - 53%
Academia - 33%
Research Staff - 7%
Other - 7% (Sci. writing, etc.)
Virtual Alumni Display
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Bryan Cox, Ph.D.
CEO of Nephraegis Therapeutics
Chief of Research, TriSalus Life Sciences
Adjunct Professor of Neuroscience and Pharmacology
Alex Eapen, Ph.D.
Director of Scientific & Regulatory Affairs Cargill North America
Adjunct Faculty Member University of Minnesota College of Continuing & Professional Studies
Dipali Deshpande, Ph.D.
Senior Director, Cell Technologies
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Dr. Cox additional information
Nephraegis Therapeutics is a Biotech company dedicated to treating renal disease. Based on research from academia, Nephraegis is advancing a series of epoxieicosanoids to protect renal function in Acute Kidney Injury and Chronic Kidney Disease. TriSalus Life Sciences has a proprietary endovascular technology with target therapeutics to treat some of the most challenging cancers in the liver and pancreas. This device technology can be paired with the company’s novel TLR9 type C agonist, which has advanced to clinical trials.
Words of Advice
Knowing the fundamentals of pharmacology will serve you all well. 'Fortune favors the prepared mind.'
Dr. Eapen additional information
The goal of Cargill is to feed the world in a safe and sustainable manner. As a regulatory toxicologist, it is my responsibility to ensure the safety of the products we sell.
Words of Advice
Life is a journey, not a destination. Don't forget to enjoy the trip.
Dr. Deshpande additional information
I started my industry career as a cell line development Scientist at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc in 2009. I currently lead a team of 10 scientists responsible for generating clinical cell lines for Regeneron’s pipeline.
Words of Advice
Follow the 3A's in life: Aspire, Achieve, and Acknowledge
Matthew Henry, Ph.D.
Assistant Dean for Preclinical Education
Associate Professor & Dept. Chair, Phys. & Pharm. Des Moines University
Ruben Dagda, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Pharmacology University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine
Eli Frakes, Ph.D.
Scientific Director, US Medical Affairs AbbVie
Dr. Henry additional information
My work can be described as 50/50. Half of my time I work on faculty type activities including teaching, service, and scholarship, with the bulk of that time dedicated to teaching. Half of my job is administrative. I serve as the department chair and more recently assumed the role of assistant dean within the College of Osteopathic Medicine. Here my primary functions focus on leading curricular improvements and supporting student progress. I have a great deal of variety in my day-to-day work, and the Pharmacology Graduate Program prepared me very well to be in my current position.
Words of Advice
Find a great mentor, they can be the secret to success.
Dr. Dagda additional information
Dr. Ruben Dagda investigates mechanisms that lead to neurodegeneration in cell culture, tissue and animal models of Parkinson's disease. He has authored over 59 manuscripts and review articles in the areas of toxicology, mitochondrial biology, and neuroscience. He is also committed to the training and education of undergraduate, graduate students and postdocs in his lab. In 2023, he was selected to be the graduate director of the Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology program at UNR.
Words of Advice
Don’t be afraid to stand on the shoulders of giants. You never stop learning and growing. Ask for advice throughout the graduate and postdoctoral phases of your career. My mentors were very helpful in helping me become a well-rounded scientist.
Dr. Frakes additional information
Dr. Frakes is responsible for developing medical strategies to bridge AbbVie, patients, providers, and payers, translating science to brighten health and lives. These solutions could be medical education, scientific publications, or novel research.
Words of Advice
Learning HOW (the most valuable aspect of graduate school) to think has so many applications in the scientific and business worlds. Be open to opportunities and explore them with curiosity.
Sumaya Hamadmad, Ph.D.
Research Scientist Dept. of Ophthalmology and Vision Science
Ohio State University
Man-Su Kim, Ph.D.
Professor of Pharmacy Inje University College of Pharmacy Gimhae, South Korea
Amel Dudakovic, Ph.D.
Associate Consultant Assistant Professor of Orthopedics Dept. of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic
Dr. Hamadmad additional information
Dr. Hamadmad manages lab projects, oversees and trains personnel, writes grants, and publishes scientific papers. Her research focuses on trying to understand pathways that help protect neurons in the retina to restore vision and prevent blindness. She is also a member of the University Staff Advisory Committee (USAC) which advocates for staff issues and advises leadership. She is also an adjunct faculty at Columbus State Community College. She loves the balance between her jobs and responsibilities.
Words of Advice
The journey matters as much as the destination; enjoy the journey! Be flexible; always have plan B, C, and D. This time will pass; don’t take it too seriously.
Dr. Kim additional information
Dr. Kim is a professor at Inje University. He teaches undergraduate students and conducts research to develop new animal models and elucidate the biological mechanisms of aging.
Words of Advice
“If you do good science, science will take care of you." Roderick MacKinnon 2003 Nobel Laureate
Dr. Dudakovic additional information
Dr. Dudakovic’s research studies are focused on advancing the health of patients affected by musculoskeletal conditions. Specifically, his research aims to identify molecular events that can be targeted to address bone, cartilage, and fibrotic conditions.
Words of Advice
Take the opportunities presented and seek ways to gain new skills and knowledge.
Shanna Nifoussi, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Biology and Pre-Health University of Wisconsin - Superior
Jason Ulrich, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Neurology Washington University, St. Louis
Ricardo A. Peña Silva, M.D., Ph.D.
Associate Professor Medical School, Universidad de los Andes Bogota, Columbia
Dr. Nifoussi additional information
Dr. Nifoussi’s primary responsibilities are the teaching and advising of biology and pre-health majors, and the mentoring of undergraduate research projects. Her main area of teaching focus is Cell Biology, Microbiology, Neurobiology. As the Faculty Senate Chair, she is a leader on campus, engaged in collaborative policy development with University Administration while representing the faculty voice
Words of Advice
You never know where your path will take you, so follow up on every opportunity that presents itself that even remotely matches your interests. This is especially true if you're meeting people outside your current area, you're learning a new skill, or taking in knowledge that excites you.
Dr. Ulrich additional information
Dr. Ulrich works alongside Dr. David Holtzman to investigate the role of APOE and the immune system in Alzheimer’s disease.
Words of Advice
Research can be a frustrating business, so find good mentors to help you through the ups and downs and keep a healthy perspective. Keep your project organized and with clear goals and realistic timelines for completion.
Dr. Peña Silva additional information
From 2017-2020, Dr. Peña Silva was the Research Director at the Universidad de los Andes Medical School. He currently leads the Cardiovascular Pharmacology Research Lab, which focuses on vascular pharmacology, aging, medical education and health literacy. He is also a Lown Scholar in Cardiovascular Health at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
Words of Advice
You can always learn and teach something new. You can find great satisfaction when you manage to connect your day-to-day work in academia with ‘realworld’ needs.
Caitlin Runne, Ph.D.
Chief Academic Officer Science Interactive Group
Aaron Mickle, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Physiological Sciences University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine
Jacqueline Reilly, Ph.D.
Group Medical Director at Janssen Pharmaceuticals
Dr. Runne additional information
Science Interactive provides hands-on kits and digital curriculum for undergraduate students taking science lab courses online, allowing them to have a similar lab experience to students taking on-campus lab courses. As Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Runne heads a team of science educators and instructional designers in the development of kits and curriculum to cover a broad array of science topics. Additionally, she leads strategic planning around course offerings, as well as other tasks including sales and operational support, conference presentations, and partnership formation.
Words of Advice
Your graduate training offers more than research skills and bench techniques! The skills you gain as a graduate student - managing multiple projects & undergraduate students, grant writing and editing - are all highly translatable to careers both inside and outside the academy and can serve as a basis for building your resume for non-academic careers.
Dr. Mickle additional information
Dr. Mickle’s research focuses on incorporating multiple techniques at the system and cellular level to answer questions related to mechanisms of bladder pain and dysfunction associated with interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome and spinal cord injury, respectively.
Words of Advice
Seek out good mentors; these are the people who will help you succeed and support you through the ups and downs of a scientific career. The mentors I surrounded myself with made a huge difference in my career, and the support system they provided was critical to my success.
Dr. Reilly additional information
Dr. Reilly’s work involves business planning and strategy, partnering with commercial, US Medical Affairs, Research & Development, and Global Medical Affairs to support our solid tumor pipeline.
Words of Advice
Be open to new opportunities and take the time to learn about various roles in industry and academia, you will be surprised what opportunities exist.
Adele Stewart, Ph.D.
Research Assistant Professor of Biomedical Science College of Medicine, Florida Atlantic University
Ryan Sheehy, Ph.D.
Kyle Flippo, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor Dept. of Internal Medicine Carver College of Medicine University of Iowa, Iowa
Yujia (Jennie) Liu, Ph.D.
Dr. Stewart additional information
Dr. Stewart is currently one of the senior research personnel in the laboratory of the director of the FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute. In addition to participating in research into the role of dopaminergic dysfunction in psychiatric disorders, her responsibilities include grant writing, manuscript preparation, project management, and mentorship of graduate and undergraduate students working in the lab.
Words of Advice
In the words of the cultural icon Vanilla Ice: “Stop, collaborate, and listen.” Science is a team sport. Embracing diverse perspectives and working together with colleagues locally, nationally, and internationally is key to productivity
Dr. Sheehy additional information
Dr. Sheehy’s primary responsibility is teaching pharmacology to medical students. He also serves as the Assistant Dean of the Basic Science curriculum for the MD program. He is a fellow within the Master of Education in the Health Professions program at the School of Education at Johns Hopkins University. Additionally, he is a published medical education researcher.
Words of Advice
It’s not easy being a graduate student; some days can be tough. Know that the skills you are gaining as a PhD researcher will help you in the future regardless if you end up in academia, industry, or somewhere in-between. Plus, you’ll always be able to make others laugh in the kitchen when you want to aliquot an ingredient for a commonly made dish.
Dr. Flippo additional information
My lab is just getting started, so each day looks different. I still spend a lot of time in the lab doing experiments with trainees, but I also spend time on administrative duties and developing the future research program of the lab.
Words of Advice
Be curious, not judgmental.
Dr. Liu additional information
Dr. Liu works on developing immunotherapy for patients with liver and pancreas cancers. Her main role involves leading external collaborations with academic researchers & industrial partners in a number of translational research projects.
Words of Advice
Never stop exploring the unknown! Meet people, ask about their passion, and be inspired to try something new.
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| Aklan, Iltan | 2020-23 Ph.D. | updating soon |
| Arachchige Don, Aruni S. | 2002-07 Ph.D. | Director, Market Access Therapeutic Area Strategy Novartis East Hanover, NJ |
| Arya, Ritu | 2022-24 M.S. | updating soon |
| Banerjee-Chakravarti, Paula | 1999-02 M.S. | Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. Manager US Evidence Based Medicine (Health Economics and Outcomes Research) East Hanover, NJ |
| Bartos, Jason A. | 2001-06 Ph.D. | Associate Professor Department of Medicine, Cardiology University of Minnesota Medical Center Minneapolis, MN |
| Bauer, Mary Beth | 1989-94 Ph.D. | Research Scientist Procter and Gamble Pharmaceuticals Mason, OH |
| Beck, Daniel R. | 1999-01 M.S. | Anesthesiologist Veterans Affairs Eastern Colorado Health Care System Denver, CO |
| Belasco, Kevin Tate | 1996-99 M.S. | Blue Harbor Dermatology Private Practice Newport Beach, CA |
| Bell, Balyssa | 2012-18 Ph.D. | Postdoctoral Research Fellow Department of Kinesiology and Health Education University of Texas-Austin Austin, TX |
| Bhopatkar-Teredesai, Monica | 1992-96 M.S. | Consultant Whole Foods Market Austin, TX |
| Boyer, Cierra | 2019-24 Ph.D. | updating soon |
| Bruner, Gretchen | 1989-92 Ph.D. | Unknown |
| Burnett, Alfreda | 1988-94 Ph.D. | Associate Director, Medical Science Liaison - Diabetes Boehringer Ingelheim Fremont, CA |
| Burton, Maureen | 1990-96 Ph.D. | Registered Nurse Alcester Care and Rehab Center Alcester, SD |
| Cameron, David M. | 2004-07 M.S. | Intellectual Property Research Principal KAO Corporation, Tokyo Cincinnati, OH |
| Carlson, Steve A. | 1993-97 Ph.D. | Associate Professor and Director of Education Department of Biomedical Sciences Iowa State University, College of Veterinary Medicine Ames, IA |
| Charalambous (Brown), Kathryn A. | 2001-05 Ph.D. | Senior Medical Director Peer View Institute for Medical Education Pharmaceuticals Saint Augustine, FL |
| Chen, Ziqiang (Zach) | 1996-00 Ph.D. | Scientist Magellan Labs Research Triangle Park, NC |
| Claflin, Kristin | 2012-16 Ph.D. | Assistant Research Scientist Department of Neuroscience & Pharmacology University of Iowa Iowa City, IA |
| Clausen (Stern), Kathryn | 2002-07 Ph.D. | Lead Medical Writer Fishawack Medical Communications Winston-Salem, NC |
| Coble, Jeffrey | 2007-15 M.D., Ph.D. | Anesthesiologist and Partner Anesthesia Medical Group Cottage Health Santa Barbara, CA |
| Coutinho, Santosh V. | 1993-98 Ph.D. | Intellectual Property Attorney Fish & Richardson P.C. Philadelphia, PA |
| Dagda, Ruben K. | 2002-06 Ph.D. | Assistant Professor Department of Pharmacology University of Nevada School of Medicine Reno, NV |
| Dallapiazza, Robert Francis | 2003-10 M.D., Ph.D. | Assistant Professor Department of Neurological Surgery Tulane University New Orleans, LA |
| Danzebrink, Rita M. | 1987-92 Ph.D. | Medical Practice Toledo, OH |
| Davare, Monika A. | 1997-00 Ph.D. | Senior Research Associate Division of Hematology & Oncology Knight Cancer Institute Oregon Health & Science University Portland, OR |
| Davisson, Robin | 1988-94 Ph.D. | Professor Biomedical Sciences and Cell & Developmental Biology Cornell University Ithaca, NY |
| Deng, Yue (Alvin) | 2017-22 | Postdoctoral Associate Pediatrics - Nutrition Baylor College of Medicine Houston, TX |
| Deshpande (Nimbalkar), Dipali | 2000-04 Ph.D. | Senior Director Cell Technologies Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Greenburgh, NY |
| Dudakovic, Amel | 2006-10 Ph.D. | Assistant Professor Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN |
| Eapen, Alex Kalathil | 1998-01 Ph.D. | Principal Scientist Scientific & Regulatory Affairs Cargill Greater Minneapolis - St. Paul Area |
| Emnett, Ryan J. | 2001-04 M.S. | Scientist Pfizer St. Louis, MO |
| Engle, Mitch P. | 2000-07 M.D., Ph.D. | Interventional Pain Specialist Institute of Precision Pain Medicine Corpus Christi, TX |
| Fang, Shi (House) | 2016-22 Ph.D. | Postdoctoral Research Scholar Brigham Women's Hospital Harvard Medical School Boston, MA |
| Flippo, Kyle | 2010-2017 Ph.D. | Postdoctoral Research Fellow Department of Neuroscience & Pharmacology University of Iowa Iowa City, IA |
| Frakes, Elijah P. | 2001-06 Ph.D. | Medical Science Liasons Director - Women's Health AbbVie North Chicago, IL |
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| Gallardo, Jose Luis | 2004-07 M.S. | Senior FESQA Engineer Target Minneapolis, MN |
| Gille, Theresa Mary | 1995-97 M.S. | Unknown |
| Gupte, Raeesa | 2011-15 Ph.D. | Clinical Evaluation Specialist Intuitiver Kansas City, KS |
| Halt, Amy Ruth | 2001-09 M.D., Ph.D. | Clinical Assistant Professor Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior Brown University Providence, RI |
| Hamadmad, Sumaya N. | 2002-06 Ph.D. | Research Assistant The Ohio State University Columbus, OH |
| Hartwig, Andrew C. | 1994-98 Ph.D. | Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Center of Iowa City Private Practice Iowa City, IA |
| Hawes, Brian Edward | 1988-92 Ph.D. | Director PTC Therapeutics Greater NY City Area | Pharmaceuticals |
| Hellyer, Nathan J. | 1993-98 Ph.D. | Assistant Professor Mayo Clinic Physical Therapy Rochester, MN |
| Henry, Matt K. | 1996-01 Ph.D. | Chair and Associate Professor Physiology & Pharmacology Des Moines University, Ost. Medical Center Des Moines, IA |
| Hines, Keith L. | 1986-92 Ph.D. | Medical Science Liaison Radius Health, Inc. Columbus Ohio Area | Biotechnology |
| Hoelscher, Sally R. | 1991-95 Ph.D. | Iowa City School Board Iowa City, IA |
| Houlihan, Patrick | 2006-13 Ph.D. | Research Associate Janelia Research Campus HHMI Leesburg, VA |
| Ibeawuchi, Stella-Rita | 2010-15 Ph.D. | Lab Manager Department of Pathology University of California - San Diego LaJolla, CA |
| Jiang, Mingchen | 1992-98 Ph.D. | Research Assistant Professor Department of Physiology Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Chicago, IL |
| Johnson, Andrew W. | 2006-12 Ph.D. | Medical Science Liaison Associate Director Novartis St. Louis, MO |
| Jones III, R. Carter W. | 1999-06 M.D., Ph.D. | Pain Physician Colorado Clinic Aurora, CO |
| Joshi, Shailen | 1997-03 Ph.D. | Neuroscience Senior Res Pharmacol Abbott Laboratories North Chicago, IL |
| Kamp, Elizabeth Hoyt | 1996-00 M.S. | General Practice Broadlawns Medical Center Des Moines, IA |
| Kanis, Adam | -91 M.D., Ph.D. | Brigade Surgeon Departments of Pediatrics and Clinical Genetics Tripler Army Medical Center Honolulu, HI |
| Kim, Gun Hee | 2001-05 M.S. | Research Associate Medical Genetics University of Iowa Iowa City, IA |
| Kim, Hong-Hee | 1991-95 Ph.D. | Associate Professor Seoul National University Seoul, Korea |
| Kim, Man Su | 2004-09 Ph.D. | Professor College of Pharmacy Inje University Republic of Korea |
| King, Christopher David | 1994-98 Ph.D. | Head of Drug Metabolism Johnson & Johnson La Jolla, CA |
| Koch, Michael S. | 1996-05 Ph.D. | Toxicologist Bayer Crop Science St. Louis, MO Area |
| Kolhekar, Rohini | 1991-95 Ph.D. | Professor Center for Molecular Neurobiology University of Heidelberg Heidelberg, Germany |
| Korgaonkar, Chandrashekhar K. | 1998-03 Ph.D. | Senior Toxicologist Bristol-Myers Squibb New Brunswick, NJ |
| Krainock, Randy | 1996-00 Ph.D. | Associate Professor Biology Department St. Mary's University of Minnesota Winona, MN |
| Kuder, Craig Heath | 2004-09 Ph.D. | Senior Vice President Global Medical Affairs and External Engagement MediLink Therapeutics Indianapolis Area |
| Laule, Connor | 2019-24 Ph.D. | updating soon |
| Law, Alan | 1992-95 Ph.D. | The Dental Specialists Endodontics Practice Minneapolis, MN |
| Lee, Nam | 2000-05 Ph.D. | Associate Professor Chemistry and Biochemistry – Med University of Arizona Tucson, AZ |
| Lee, Yoon Joo | 2000-04 M.S. | Korean FDA Seoul, So. Korea |
| Lei, Hong | 2002-08 Ph.D. | Biologist Department of Transfusion Medicine NIH Clinical Center Bethesda, MD |
| Li, Ying | 2008-14 Ph.D. | Principal Research Scientist Charles River Labs San Diego, CA |
| Littlejohn, Nicole | 2011-15 Ph.D. | Scientist Sorrento Therapeutics San Diego, CA |
| Liu, Yujia (Jennie) | 2014-21 Ph.D. | Research Scientist TriSalus Life Sciences Westminster, CO |
| Liu, Zhengyu | 1998-04 Ph.D. | Director of Regulatory Affairs LEO Pharma Inc. Madison, NJ |
| Loo, Lipin | 2008-13 Ph.D. | Group Leader of RNA Therapies Co-Leader, Single Cell Biology Charles Perkins Centre University of Sydney Sydney, Australia |
| Lu, Ko-Ting | 2010-14 M.S. | Laboratory Supervisor Department of Physiology Medical College of Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI |
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| Maduka, Uche | 2007-13 Ph.D. | Anesthesiologist Linn County Anesthesiologists, PC Hiawatha, IA |
| Maharjan, Chandra Kumar | 2016-21 Ph.D. | Postdoctoral Research Department of Pathology, Immunology & Laboratory Medicine University of Florida Gainesville, FL |
| Martinasevic, Mariana | 1993-96 M.S. | Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Broward Health Ft. Lauderdale, FL |
| Mayuzumi, Daisuka | 2004-10 Ph.D. | Unknown Gunma, Japan |
| McKenzie, Jenna Elyse | 2004-09 Ph.D. | Associate Biosafety Officer University of Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, NE |
| Mickle, Aaron | 2010-14 Ph.D. | Associate Professor Departments of Physiology, Neurosurgery, and Urology Medical College of Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI |
| Minerath, Rachel | 2013-19 Ph.D. | Research Fellow Department of Pediatrics Cincinnati Children's Hospital Cincinnati, OH |
| Murray, Margaret Ann | 1986-92 Ph.D. | Deceased |
| Ness, Jayne | 1987-95 Ph.D. | Associate Professor Department of Pediatrics University of Alabama Birmingham, AL |
| Neymeyer-Tynkov, Valerie | 1993-96 M.S. | Patent Attorney IpHorgan Ltd. Chicago, IL |
| Nifoussi, Shanna | 2004-10 Ph.D. | Assistant Professor Natural and Applied Sciences Department University of Wisconsin - Superior Superior, WI |
| Oberg, Elizabeth | 2007-12 Ph.D. | Quality & Regulatory affairs Prog Manager Customer Quality Excellence Medtronic Mounds View, MN |
| Park, Song Kyu | 1991-95 Ph.D. | Professor College of Pharmacy Korea University Sejong City, Korea |
| Peña Silva, Ricardo | 2006-12 Ph.D. | Associate Professor Universidad de los Andes - Columbia Facultad de Medicina Bogotá, Colombia |
| Peters, Tamara Susan | 1992-96 M.S. | Unknown |
| Reed (Francis), Sara | 2007-15 M.D., Ph.D. | Medical Director Department of Pediatrics Cherokee Nation W.W. Hastings Hospital Tahlequah, OK |
| Reilly, Jacqueline | 2011-14 Ph.D. | Medical Director Janssen Pharmaceuticals Companies of Johnson & Johnson Horsham, PA |
| Runne-Janczy, Caitlin | 2009-13 Ph.D. | Chief Academic Officer Science Interactive Group Denver, CO |
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| Sandgren, Jeremy | 2012-19 M.D., Ph.D. | Resident Department of Pediatrics University of Iowa Iowa City, IA |
| Saraf, Amit | 2003-08 Ph.D. | Project Manager (Preclinical and Clinical) Gennova Biopharmaceuticals Hinjwadi (Pune Area), India |
| Shafer, Rose | 1992-96 Ph.D. | Postdoctoral Fellow (97-98) Department of Pharmacology University of Kansas |
| Shah, Vaibhavi | 2001-05 M.S. | Director Project Management Sytems Inventia Health Care Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Shearer, Morven | 1995-98 M.S. | Senior Lecturer School of Medicine University of St. Andrews, UK |
| Sheehy, Ryan | 2010-15 Ph.D. | Interim Assistant Dean Basic Science Curriculum Assistant Professor of Medical Education University of Tennessee Health Science Ctr Memphis, TN |
| Shen, Jinshan | 1994-98 Ph.D. | Global Early Development Lead EMD Serono, Inc. Boston, MA |
| Simmons, Martha | 1990-94 Ph.D. | Sr. Consultant/Clinical Program Development Manager, Education Division Sutter Health - Palo Alto Medical Foundation Mountain View, CA |
| Simon, Jason | 1988-93 Ph.D. | Scientific Director Companion and Complementary Diagnostics Janssen Oncology, Johnson & Johnson Raritan, NJ |
| Slupe, Andrew | 2007-14 M.D., Ph.D. | Anestheesiologist Radiation Oncology Professional Services, PC Missoula, MT |
| Smith, Tarik Jamar | 2006-09 M.S. | Walgreens North Platte, NE |
| Song, Jianing | 2014-2021 Ph.D. | Postdoctoral Research Fellow University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine Philadelphia, PA |
| Stewart, Adele | 2009-14 Ph.D. | Research Assistant Professor The Brain Institute Florida Atlantic University Jupiter, FL |
| Sykes, Ken T. | 2000-07 M.D., Ph.D. | Physician The Surgery Center of Middle Tennessee Columbia, TN |
| Tadinada, Satya | 2013-19 Ph.D. | Postdoctoral Research Scholar Department of Neuroscience & Pharmacology University of Iowa Iowa City, IA |
| Tompkins, Van Sander | 2002-07 Ph.D. | Postdoctoral Research Associate Department of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology Iowa State University Ames, IA |
| Tsai, Yang- Hsi | 2005-07 M.S. | Director Chung Yi Medical Laboratory Banqiao District New Taipei City, Taiwan |
| Travis, Mark | 1992-96 M.D., Ph.D. | Assistant Professor of Clinical Radiology Vice Chair of Educational Affairs University of Missouri Health System Columbia, MO |
| Ulrich, Jason | 2005-11 Ph.D. | Associate Professor Department of Neurology Washington University St. Louis, MO |
| Van Beek, Hannah | 2013-16 M.S. | Lead Plasma Processor Biomat Iowa City, IA |
| Van Kanegan, Mike J. | 2001-08 Ph.D. | Head of Support and Application Technology Particle Metrix GmbH - North America Durham, NC |
| Veneziano (Ownby), Susan E. | 1998-03 Ph.D. | In-Vitro Study Director Bioscience Laboratories Bozeman, MT |
| Vijapurkar, Ulka | 1995-99 Ph.D. | Scientist Cancer Pathways and Targets Genetech, Inc. South San Francisco, CA |
| Wang, Mengya | 2016-22 Ph.D. | Postdoctoral Research Scholar Department of Neurology University of Utah |
| Wang, Zheng | 1991-95 Ph.D. | Resident Department of Medicine University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA |
| Warwick, Charles | 2012-2017 Ph.D. | Research Assistant Professor Department of Neurobiology Pittsburgy Center for Pain Research University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA |
| Waseen, Arianne | 2004-08 M.S. | Staff RN Mercy Medical Center Marion, IA |
| Weivoda (Moore), Megan | 2009-11 Ph.D. | Senior Associate Consultant II Mayo Clinic Division of Hematology Rochester, MN |
| Xu, Jun | 2004-09 Ph.D. | Pain Fellow University of Iowa Iowa City, IA |
| Zhang, Mingxu | 2005-10 Ph.D. | Stay-at-Home Mom Rochester, MN |
| Zhao, Lili | 1999-02 M.S. | Pharmacist Loudoun Free Clinic Washington, DC Metro Area |
| Zhong, Yun | 1991-95 M.S. | Unknown |
| Zhu, Hongyu | 1992-94 M.S. | Research Associate Department of RNA Virus Research Aviron Corp. Sunnyvale, CA |
| Zhou, Bolu | 2017-22 Ph.D. | Scientist Ring Therapeutics Translation Cambridge MA |
| Zhuo, Min | 1988-92 Ph.D. | Professor of Physiology Michael Smith Chair in Neuroscience and Mental Health Canada Research Chair in Pain and Cognition University of Toronto |