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Alberto Allegre

Alberto Allegre

SOM Assistant Professor
alberto.allegre@utrgv.edu

Alberto Allegre


Alberto Allegre
SOM Assistant Professor
Pediatrics
EPDSC 3.130
Email: alberto.allegre@utrgv.edu


Ney Alliey Rodriguez

Ney Alliey Rodriguez

SOM Assistant Professor
ney.allieyrodriguez@utrgv.edu

Ney Alliey Rodriguez


Ney Alliey Rodriguez
SOM Assistant Professor
Neuroscience
HCEBL INSTITUTE OF NEUROSCIENCE
Email: ney.allieyrodriguez@utrgv.edu


Alcides Amador

Alcides Amador

SOM Assistant Professor
alcides.amador01@utrgv.edu

Alcides Amador


Alcides Amador
SOM Assistant Professor
Psychiatry
ECMHC 106
Email: alcides.amador01@utrgv.edu


Rector Arya

Rector Arya

SOM Associate Professor of Research
(956) 665-6476
rector.arya@utrgv.edu

Rector Arya


Rector Arya
SOM Associate Professor of Research
Human Genetics
MBMRF 2.223
Email: rector.arya@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 665-6476


Marcio Almeida

Marcio Almeida

SOM Assistant Professor of Research
marcio.almeida@utrgv.edu

Marcio Almeida


Marcio Almeida
SOM Assistant Professor of Research
Human Genetics
BROBL 117
Email: marcio.almeida@utrgv.edu


Kelsey Baker

Kelsey Baker

SOM Assistant Professor
kelsey.baker@utrgv.edu

Kelsey Baker


Kelsey Baker
SOM Assistant Professor
Neuroscience
ETBLC 2.115
Email: kelsey.baker@utrgv.edu


John Blangero

John Blangero

SOM Professor
(956) 882-7522
john.blangero@utrgv.edu

John Blangero


John Blangero
SOM Professor
Human Genetics
BROBL 131
Email: john.blangero@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 882-7522


Neeraj Chauhan

Neeraj Chauhan

SOM Assistant Professor
neeraj.chauhan@utrgv.edu

Neeraj Chauhan


Neeraj Chauhan
SOM Assistant Professor
Immunology and Microbiology
MBMRF 2.239
Email: neeraj.chauhan@utrgv.edu


Subhash Chauhan, PhD

Subhash Chauhan, PhD

SOM Professor
(956) 296-5000
subhash.chauhan@utrgv.edu

Subhash Chauhan, PhD


Subhash Chauhan, PhD
SOM Professor
Immunology and Microbiology
MBMRF 1.202
Email: subhash.chauhan@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 296-5000


Joanne Curran

Joanne Curran

SOM Professor
(956) 882-7532
joanne.curran@utrgv.edu

Joanne Curran


Joanne Curran
SOM Professor
Human Genetics
BROBL 130
Email: joanne.curran@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 882-7532


Denise De Los Santos

Denise De Los Santos

SOM Clinical Assistant Professor
denise.delossantos01@utrgv.edu

Denise De Los Santos


Denise De Los Santos
SOM Clinical Assistant Professor
Obstetrics & Gynecology
OFFC DHR
Email: denise.delossantos01@utrgv.edu


Vincent Diego

Vincent Diego

SOM Assistant Professor of Research
vincent.diego@utrgv.edu

Vincent Diego


Vincent Diego
SOM Assistant Professor of Research
Human Genetics
MBMRF 2.225
Email: vincent.diego@utrgv.edu


Ravindranath Duggirala

Ravindranath Duggirala

SOM Professor
(956) 665-6456
ravindranath.duggirala@utrgv.edu

Ravindranath Duggirala


Ravindranath Duggirala
SOM Professor
Human Genetics
MBMRF 2.224
Email: ravindranath.duggirala@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 665-6456


Xiaoqian Fang

Xiaoqian Fang

SOM Associate Professor
(956) 296-1610
xiaoqian.fang@utrgv.edu

Xiaoqian Fang


Xiaoqian Fang
SOM Associate Professor
Molecular Science
ETBLC 2.142
Email: xiaoqian.fang@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 296-1610


Alan Francis

Alan Francis

SOM Assistant Professor
alan.francis@utrgv.edu

Alan Francis


Alan Francis
SOM Assistant Professor
Neuroscience
HCEBL INSTITUTE OF NEUROSCIENCE
Email: alan.francis@utrgv.edu


Cynthia Garza

Cynthia Garza

SOM Assistant Professor
cynthia.garza1@utrgv.edu

Cynthia Garza


Cynthia Garza
SOM Assistant Professor
Family Medicine
OFFC LAGUNA VISTA/HAR MULTISPEC
Email: cynthia.garza1@utrgv.edu


Deepu George, PhD

Deepu George, PhD

SOM Associate Professor
deepu.george@utrgv.edu

Deepu George, PhD


Deepu George, PhD
SOM Associate Professor
Family Medicine
EMEBL DHR FM RESIDENCY CLINIC
Email: deepu.george@utrgv.edu


Christine Gerin

Christine Gerin

SOM Associate Professor
christine.gerin@utrgv.edu

Christine Gerin


Christine Gerin
SOM Associate Professor
Neuroscience
EMEBL 1.200
Email: christine.gerin@utrgv.edu


Rachel Giese

Rachel Giese

SOM Assistant Professor
rachel.giese@utrgv.edu

Rachel Giese


Rachel Giese
SOM Assistant Professor
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck S
HCEBL 2.136
Email: rachel.giese@utrgv.edu


Frank Gilliam

Frank Gilliam

SOM Professor
frank.gilliam@utrgv.edu

Frank Gilliam


Frank Gilliam
SOM Professor
Neurology
HCEBL 1.200
Email: frank.gilliam@utrgv.edu


Harald Goring

Harald Goring

SOM Professor
harald.goring@utrgv.edu

Harald Goring


Harald Goring
SOM Professor
Human Genetics
SSATC SATC
Email: harald.goring@utrgv.edu


Cesar Gutierrez

Cesar Gutierrez

SOM Clinical Assistant Professor
cesar.gutierrez@utrgv.edu

Cesar Gutierrez


Cesar Gutierrez
SOM Clinical Assistant Professor
Internal Medicine
HCEBL 2.136
Email: cesar.gutierrez@utrgv.edu


Nawaz Hack, MD

Nawaz Hack, MD

Associate Professor of Medicine
nawaz.hack@utrgv.edu

Nawaz Hack, MD


Nawaz Hack, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Neurology
OFFC ION
Email: nawaz.hack@utrgv.edu


Bilal Hafeez, PhD

Bilal Hafeez, PhD

SOM Assistant Professor
bilal.hafeez@utrgv.edu

Bilal Hafeez, PhD


Bilal Hafeez, PhD
SOM Assistant Professor
Immunology and Microbiology
McAllen MBMRF 2.245
Email: bilal.hafeez@utrgv.edu


Timothy Heath

Timothy Heath

SOM Assistant Professor
(956) 362-3575
OFFC KMC IM CLINIC

Timothy Heath


Timothy Heath
SOM Assistant Professor
Internal Medicine
OFFC KMC IM CLINIC
Email: OFFC KMC IM CLINIC
Phone: (956) 362-3575


Tom Howard

Tom Howard

SOM Professor
(956) 296-1900
tom.howard@utrgv.edu

Tom Howard


Tom Howard
SOM Professor
Human Genetics
BROBL 1.124
Email: tom.howard@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 296-1900


Vivek Kashyap

Vivek Kashyap

SOM Assistant Professor
vivek.kashyap@utrgv.edu

Vivek Kashyap


Vivek Kashyap
SOM Assistant Professor
Immunology and Microbiology
MBMRF 2.239
Email: vivek.kashyap@utrgv.edu


Sheema Khan, PhD

Sheema Khan, PhD

SOM Assistant Professor
sheema.khan@utrgv.edu

Sheema Khan, PhD


Sheema Khan, PhD
SOM Assistant Professor
Immunology and Microbiology
MBMRF 2.204
Email: sheema.khan@utrgv.edu


Dae Joon Kim, PhD

Dae Joon Kim, PhD

SOM Associate Professor
(956) 665-6411
dae.kim@utrgv.edu

Dae Joon Kim, PhD


Dae Joon Kim, PhD
SOM Associate Professor
Molecular Science
Edinburg EREBL 2.112
Email: dae.kim@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 665-6411


Mark Kos

Mark Kos

SOM Assistant Professor of Research
(210) 585-9772
mark.kos@utrgv.edu

Mark Kos


Mark Kos
SOM Assistant Professor of Research
Human Genetics
SSATC SATC
Email: mark.kos@utrgv.edu
Phone: (210) 585-9772


Satish Kumar

Satish Kumar

SOM Associate Professor
(956) 665-6477
satish.kumar@utrgv.edu

Satish Kumar


Satish Kumar
SOM Associate Professor
Human Genetics
MBMRF 2.219
Email: satish.kumar@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 665-6477


Mikko Kuokkanen

Mikko Kuokkanen

SOM Assistant Professor of Research
mikko.kuokkanen@utrgv.edu

Mikko Kuokkanen


Mikko Kuokkanen
SOM Assistant Professor of Research
Human Genetics
BROBL 1.105
Email: mikko.kuokkanen@utrgv.edu


Sandra Laston

Sandra Laston

SOM Associate Professor of Research
(956) 882-7490
sandra.laston@utrgv.edu

Sandra Laston


Sandra Laston
SOM Associate Professor of Research
Human Genetics
BROBL 108
Email: sandra.laston@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 882-7490


Ana Leandro

Ana Leandro

SOM Assistant Professor of Research
ana.leandro@utrgv.edu

Ana Leandro


Ana Leandro
SOM Assistant Professor of Research
Human Genetics
BLCBR 1.311A
Email: ana.leandro@utrgv.edu


Michael Machiorlatti

Michael Machiorlatti

SOM Assistant Professor
michael.machiorlatti@utrgv.edu

Michael Machiorlatti


Michael Machiorlatti
SOM Assistant Professor
Population Health & Biostatistics
HCEBL 1.200
Email: michael.machiorlatti@utrgv.edu


Gladys Maestre, MD, PhD

Gladys Maestre, MD, PhD

SOM Professor
(956) 882-7495
gladys.maestre@utrgv.edu

Gladys Maestre, MD, PhD


Gladys Maestre, MD, PhD
SOM Professor
Neuroscience
Brownsville BROBL 106
Email: gladys.maestre@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 882-7495


Michael Mahaney

Michael Mahaney

SOM Professor
(956) 882-7492
michael.mahaney@utrgv.edu

Michael Mahaney


Michael Mahaney
SOM Professor
Human Genetics
BROBL 107
Email: michael.mahaney@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 882-7492


Eron Manusov

Eron Manusov

SOM Professor
(956) 683-8580
eron.manusov@utrgv.edu

Eron Manusov


Eron Manusov
SOM Professor
Human Genetics
OFFC 1.211
Email: eron.manusov@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 683-8580


Jessica Martin

Jessica Martin

SOM Assistant Professor
jessica.martin@utrgv.edu

Jessica Martin


Jessica Martin
SOM Assistant Professor
Internal Medicine
OFFC DHR IM CLINIC
Email: jessica.martin@utrgv.edu


Pratip Mitra

Pratip Mitra

SOM Associate Professor
pratip.mitra@utrgv.edu

Pratip Mitra


Pratip Mitra
SOM Associate Professor
Pharmacology
EMEBL 3.134
Email: pratip.mitra@utrgv.edu


Srinivas Mummidi

Srinivas Mummidi

SOM Associate Professor
(956) 665-6400
srinivas.mummidi@utrgv.edu

Srinivas Mummidi


Srinivas Mummidi
SOM Associate Professor
Human Genetics
MBMRF 2.221
Email: srinivas.mummidi@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 665-6400


Robert Nelson

Robert Nelson

Senior Associate Dean Faculty Affairs
(956) 296-1430
robert.nelson@utrgv.edu

Robert Nelson


Robert Nelson
Senior Associate Dean Faculty Affairs
Faculty Affairs
HCEBL 3.130
Email: robert.nelson@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 296-1430


Tony Ogburn

Tony Ogburn

SOM Professor
(956) 296-1543
tony.ogburn@utrgv.edu

Tony Ogburn


Tony Ogburn
SOM Professor
Obstetrics & Gynecology
HCEBL DHR
Email: tony.ogburn@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 296-1543


Pamela Parker

Pamela Parker

SOM Assistant Professor
pamela.parker@utrgv.edu

Pamela Parker


Pamela Parker
SOM Assistant Professor
Obstetrics & Gynecology
EDWHC DHR
Email: pamela.parker@utrgv.edu


Genaro Ramirez Correa

Genaro Ramirez Correa

SOM Assistant Professor
genaro.ramirezcorrea@utrgv.edu

Genaro Ramirez Correa


Genaro Ramirez Correa
SOM Assistant Professor
Molecular Science
MBMRF 1.408
Email: genaro.ramirezcorrea@utrgv.edu


Rebecca Resendiz Rodriguez

Rebecca Resendiz Rodriguez

SOM Assistant Professor
rebecca.resendizrodriguez@utrgv.edu

Rebecca Resendiz Rodriguez


Rebecca Resendiz Rodriguez
SOM Assistant Professor
Psychiatry
OFFC 100
Email: rebecca.resendizrodriguez@utrgv.edu


Sara Reyna, PhD

Sara Reyna, PhD

SOM Assistant Professor
(956) 665-6472
sara.reyna@utrgv.edu

Sara Reyna, PhD


Sara Reyna, PhD
SOM Assistant Professor
Molecular Science
EREBL 2.016
Email: sara.reyna@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 665-6472


Saul Rivas, MD

Saul Rivas, MD

SOM Clinical Assistant Professor
(956) 362-3555
saul.rivas@utrgv.edu

Saul Rivas, MD


Saul Rivas, MD
SOM Clinical Assistant Professor
Obstetrics & Gynecology
OFFC 1.100
Email: saul.rivas@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 362-3555


Candace Robledo

Candace Robledo

SOM Assistant Professor
candace.robledo@utrgv.edu

Candace Robledo


Candace Robledo
SOM Assistant Professor
Population Health & Biostatistics
HCEBL 1.200
Email: candace.robledo@utrgv.edu


Jennifer Salcedo

Jennifer Salcedo

SOM Associate Professor
jennifer.salcedo@utrgv.edu

Jennifer Salcedo


Jennifer Salcedo
SOM Associate Professor
Obstetrics & Gynecology
EDWHS 3.130
Email: jennifer.salcedo@utrgv.edu


Ihsan Salloum

Ihsan Salloum

SOM Professor
ihsan.salloum@utrgv.edu

Ihsan Salloum


Ihsan Salloum
SOM Professor
Neuroscience
HCEBL 2.136.26
Email: ihsan.salloum@utrgv.edu


Elissa Serapio

Elissa Serapio

SOM Assistant Professor
elissa.serapio@utrgv.edu

Elissa Serapio


Elissa Serapio
SOM Assistant Professor
Obstetrics & Gynecology
EMEBL OB/GYN RESIDENCY AT DHR
Email: elissa.serapio@utrgv.edu


Mohammed Sikander

Mohammed Sikander

SOM Assistant Professor
mohammed.sikander@utrgv.edu

Mohammed Sikander


Mohammed Sikander
SOM Assistant Professor
Immunology and Microbiology
MBMRF 2.238
Email: mohammed.sikander@utrgv.edu


John Thomas

John Thomas

SOM Associate Professor
(956) 665-3144
john.thomas@utrgv.edu

John Thomas


John Thomas
SOM Associate Professor
Human Genetics
EREBL 2.318
Email: john.thomas@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 665-3144


Manish Tripathi, PhD

Manish Tripathi, PhD

SOM Assistant Professor
manish.tripathi@utrgv.edu

Manish Tripathi, PhD


Manish Tripathi, PhD
SOM Assistant Professor
Immunology & Microbiology
MBMRF 2.203
Email: manish.tripathi@utrgv.edu


Andrew Tsin, PhD

Andrew Tsin, PhD

Founding Chair & Associate Dean, Professor of Research
andrew.tsin@utrgv.edu

Andrew Tsin, PhD


Andrew Tsin, PhD
Founding Chair & Associate Dean, Professor of Research
Molecular Science
EREBL 3.142
Email: andrew.tsin@utrgv.edu


John Vandeberg

John Vandeberg

SOM Professor
(956) 882-7491
john.vandeberg@utrgv.edu

John Vandeberg


John Vandeberg
SOM Professor
Human Genetics
BROBL 1.109
Email: john.vandeberg@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 882-7491


Melinda Wilding

Melinda Wilding

SOM Assistant Professor
melinda.wilding@utrgv.edu

Melinda Wilding


Melinda Wilding
SOM Assistant Professor
Internal Medicine
EMEBL 2.136
Email: melinda.wilding@utrgv.edu


Sarah Williams-Blangero

Sarah Williams-Blangero

SOM Professor
(956) 665-6426
sarah.williams-blangero@utrgv.edu

Sarah Williams-Blangero


Sarah Williams-Blangero
SOM Professor
Human Genetics
MBMRF 2.220
Email: sarah.williams-blangero@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 665-6426


Murali Yallapu, PhD

Murali Yallapu, PhD

SOM Associate Professor
murali.yallapu@utrgv.edu

Murali Yallapu, PhD


Murali Yallapu, PhD
SOM Associate Professor
Immunology and Microbiology
MBMRF 2.247
Email: murali.yallapu@utrgv.edu



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