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Each week I am reminded of the remarkable individuals who represent team DoM (UCLA Department of Medicine). Many serve quietly behind the scenes to support all of our missions. This week I recognize the essential contributions of our staff members, whose enterprising service renders many things that we take for granted possible. 

I also want to call out the power of mentorship that underscores the commitment of our colleagues to provide a path forward for those who are coming after us. This is who we are as a department, and it is what makes us LEADERS in our organization, our communities and beyond.

Joash Wampande Honored by CUCSA and Named President-Elect of UCLA Staff Assembly Executive Board 

It gives me great joy to shine a spotlight on Joash Wampande, program manager for the UCLA Department of Medicine Professional Group (DMPG) Physician Onboarding Program. In addition to his critical work for our department, he also serves as vice president for development on the executive board of the UCLA Staff Assembly — a role in which he excels, as was recognized last month by the Council of University of California Staff Assemblies (CUCSA) with the organization’s 2025-2026 Outstanding Board Member Award.

Joash's main priority in his board position has been raising funds to support staff career growth programs. He has been highly successful in this effort: This past year, he raised $26,007 in staff scholarship funding, nearly triple the original goal of $10,000. That included a donation from the family of Eric Esrailian, MD, MPH.

“When Joash reached out and mentioned what he and his colleagues were trying to do, my family wanted to create more opportunities for members of the UCLA Staff Assembly. We are so grateful to all of the incredibly hard-working staff members who make up a huge part of UCLA’s total employment base,” Dr. Esrailian said. “They help all of us as faculty, students and alumni, and we would not be such a great university without their efforts. We hope these funds help the members of the UCLA staff to have professional development opportunities to reach their career goals.”

Dr. Esrailian added that Joash has long been a valuable member of the DoM community.

“I appreciate his willingness to serve the whole university as part of the UCLA Staff Assembly Board,” he said.

Joash is poised to expand his leadership role on the board as its president-elect, effective July 1. He will become senior delegate the following year, when he will occupy the president role. He shared that he is honored to occupy the office of president-elect and is committed to strengthening all staff representation and interests as well as to leading with transparency, accountability and impact.

"This role is an opportunity to build on my experience and ensure continuity in advancing staff priorities across UCLA and beyond,” he said. “I am passionate about expanding staff engagement, professional development, inclusive excellence and wellness, and see many opportunities for us to strengthen ties with our sister UC campuses through CUCSA.”

I have no doubt that Joash will be highly successful in this role and will add many more line items to his long list of accomplishments — the greatest of which, in his view, is becoming a father.

“My life changed forever, and it is an accomplishment I’m incredibly proud of,” he said. “I’m deeply grateful to my wife, who has been a constant pillar of support and truly my right-hand person throughout this journey.”

Joash encourages staff who are interested in joining UCLA Staff Assembly as a board member or volunteer staff to subscribe to its weekly newsletter. Alongside him on the executive board are fellow DoM colleagues Sean Brennan, contracts and grants supervisor in the hematology-oncology division, who serves on the board as health member-at-large and will assume the role of vice president for records and archives effective July 1; and Sylvia Lembrechts, MPH, MA, senior program manager in DoM Quality, who is the board’s chief of staff. To learn more about UCLA Staff Assembly, please visit the organization’s website.

“Being part of UCLA Staff Assembly is a rewarding experience,” Joash said.

Please join me in congratulating Joash on his award and his forthcoming role as the president-elect of UCLA Staff Assembly! I am proud to work alongside Joash and am deeply grateful to him for his contributions to our community in the DoM and beyond.

DoM Staff Earn Staff Assembly Scholarships to Take Careers to Next Level

Scholarships from the UCLA Staff Assembly help ambitious staff members reach new heights in their careers. I am thrilled to share that our DoM colleagues Claire Echeverri, Louisa Sumiyoshi-Flores, Agustin Vega-Crespo and Nazish Zafar all received Staff Assembly scholarships this year.

Claire is the administrative assistant for the UCLA Division of Infectious Diseases and will use her scholarship to receive a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification. She said that she is grateful for the recognition and for the opportunity to develop process improvement and problem-solving skills.

Louisa is an academic human resources analyst for the DoM. She plans to put her scholarship toward her Society of Human Resource Management Certification. Her first instinct when she received the notice of her award, would make our IT team quite proud: She made sure it wasn’t a phishing scam.

“Then came the excitement and joy to receive a UCLA Staff Assembly scholarship,” Louisa said. “I am truly grateful to have been selected.”

Agustin is a staff research associate and operations coordinator within the UCLA Division of Hematology-Oncology. He will use his scholarship to complete a course on the use of artificial intelligence in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries; he said that his reaction to learning of his scholarship was appreciation and gratitude.

Nazish is a research study coordinator in the UCLA Division of Gastroenterology. She will use the scholarship to support her continuing education and professional development in clinical research.

“I was honored and grateful to receive this scholarship, as it supports staff members’ future goals and development,” she said.

In addition to Claire, Louisa, Agustin and Nazish, DoM LEADERS Leticia White (DoM Housestaff), Vanessa Myrie (Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Program) and Yazmin Sandoval were honored with staff awards. Congratulations to all the winners! All of our administrative staff are critical to our missions — without your efforts and leadership, our work would not be possible. Thank you for all that you do!

Arleen F. Brown, MD, PhD Honored with Staff Assembly Award for Faculty/Staff Partnerships

UCLA Staff Assembly President-Elect Kelsey Brown shared that Dr. Brown is beloved among her staff colleagues because she leads with rare humility, compassion and respect that makes them feel seen, heard, valued and empowered.

“Her colleagues described how she recognizes staff as essential collaborators, elevates their contributions, mentors their growth and stands beside them during both professional challenges and personal hardships,” Kelsey said. “Her leadership pairs rigor with humanity, creating a culture of trust, belonging and shared purpose that inspires staff to do their best work and become stronger leaders themselves.”

Congratulations, Arleen, on this much-deserved award!

Eric Esrailian, MD, MPH Recognized by UCLA Staff Assembly for Dedication to Staff Professional Growth

Residents Honored for Med Student Mentorship with DGSOM Big Sib Little Sib Awards 

Physicians and scientists have mentors at every point of their careers, and those we meet early on can shape us for years to come. The David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA (DGSOM) recently honored residents and fellows whose mentorship has left a mark on first-year medical students with DGSOM Big Sib Little Sib Excellence in Mentorship Awards, special recognitions for trainees who have gone above and beyond to make a meaningful impact on the growth of their mentees within the DGSOM Big Sib Little Sib Program. Five of the recipients are part of the DoM: internal medicine resident Betty Tu, MD; internal medicine resident and incoming chief resident Tyler Morad, MD; internal medicine resident Nirosh Mataraarachchi, MD, MSc; med-peds resident Andrew Fahmy, MD; and internal medicine resident Kelsey Wanhainen, MD, PhD.

Big Sib Little Sib Excellence in Mentorship Award winners are nominated by their mentees and provide comments on how they have been supported by them. Here is what Dr. Tu’s mentee had to say about her:

“Betty has been super amazing in guiding me through a lot of decisions in the early stages of medical school. From specialty selection to various extracurriculars I should be participating in, her input has given me a lot of clarity in what I want to pursue in the long term! She has been super easy to get in contact and a valuable mentor for my path forwards in medicine.”

Dr. Morad’s mentee appreciated his reliability, along with his willingness to lend an ear or a word of wisdom:

“The first time Tyler and I talked, he made it abundantly clear that medicine is not as intimidating as I was afraid it would be, and he immediately became a resource. As the first in my family to pursue medicine, it was very reassuring to have someone like Tyler who was honest and gave good advice. I was able to shadow him and ask him about the journey to residency, what life looks like after med school and how to set myself up for success during med school. He regularly takes the time to check in on me, and I know I can always reach out to him for advice.” 

Dr. Mataraarachchi’s nominating mentee — who happened to be his co-director for Cardiac Camp, Monish Alishala — shared that Dr. Mataraarachchi has been there for his challenges and triumphs:

“I’m nominating Nirosh because he’s been the most accessible mentor I’ve had at UCLA. Beyond just being a resident, he was our mentor in getting Cardiac Camp at UCLA off the ground, a program we started to bring heart health education to local high schoolers. He helped us build a curriculum that was actually fun and centered on the mission of helping disadvantaged youth, rather than just lecturing at them. He never used his intern schedule as an excuse and was always down to jump on a call at any hour to help us troubleshoot the organization. On a personal level, Nirosh has gone way out of his way to help me navigate med school. When I shadowed him in the CICU while I was in my cards block, he spent time breaking down pathophysiology in a way that was actually high yield for Step 1. More than the academics, he’s been there for my “crash out” moments. When I was panicking about what specialty to pick, I texted him for advice, and he called me almost immediately to talk me through it. He is the one who gave me the advice to just shadow every specialty I am remotely interested in, and this has helped me a lot on figuring out that I don't want to do surgery for sure. He’s even spent his free time helping me edit multiple scholarship essays. One of them I even won runner-up! Nirosh doesn't treat teaching like a box he has to check. He genuinely cares about the students he’s mentoring. He’s a constant reminder that you can be a busy resident and still be a kind, reachable person.” 

Dr. Fahmy’s mentee was grateful that he made himself available to mentor despite his own harried life as a resident.

“Andrew has been such a great mentor. Despite having a busy schedule, he always takes the time to check in with me, meet with me and, if given the chance, shadow him at the clinic. He has been very kind and has given me excellent advice as I adjust to medical school and explore my interest in medicine. I think mentors like him have a great impact on first-year medical students like me, and I hope to pay it back in the future by providing the same level of mentorship to future medical students."

Please join me in congratulating Betty, Tyler, Nirosh, Andrew and Kelsey! Your service as mentors to DGSOM students strengthens the future of medicine, and I am grateful to all of you for your invaluable work.

Undergraduate Researchers in DoM Laboratories Shine at UCLA Undergraduate Research Week

I would now like to celebrate the outstanding work of some of the exceptional undergraduates who conduct scientific research in the labs of DoM faculty, and to thank the many DoM faculty who have generously mentored these future leaders. The five students featured in this week’s newsletter showcased their studies last month at UCLA Undergraduate Research Week (URW), giving them great practice for the many conferences and meetings that their futures undoubtedly hold. These students are the future of science and medicine, and it is an honor to serve as a conduit to success in their careers!

Joah Lee
Melissa Lechner Lab 

Joah is a fourth-year marine biology major who has been part of the endocrinology lab of Melissa G. Lechner, MD, PhDfor most of her time at UCLA. At URW, she presented a study that assessed the ability of a molecule called CpG to overcome resistance to cancer drugs called immune checkpoint inhibitors in a mouse model of a hard-to-treat subtype of thyroid cancer. Joah and her team found that CpG made the animals’ cancer more susceptible to immune checkpoint inhibitors, suggesting a promising new strategy for overcoming resistance to this drug. Joah’s work was honored with a Dean’s Prize for Excellence in Research Award.

“Early in my undergraduate career, she encouraged me to present my research, and I have presented at Undergraduate Research Week every year since my sophomore year,” Joah said. “The translational research conducted in her lab inspired me to pursue further independent research in medical school. Her mentorship as a female physician-scientist has also provided invaluable guidance throughout my undergraduate journey and shaped my vision for my future career as a physician."

Dr. Lechner noted that Joah’s URW presentations are far from her only contributions to the field. She is also the first author on an original research manuscript about thyroid cancer, co-authored a study on checkpoint inhibitor-induced diabetes that led to a clinical trial at UCLA and has given multiple oral presentations on her work.

“These are huge achievements for an undergraduate student. Joah has grown tremendously in her scientific critical thinking, technical skills and communication during her time with us,” Dr. Lechner said. “Winning the Dean's Prize was a perfect conclusion to her stellar undergraduate career at UCLA and a testament to the significant time and effort she put into basic science research between classes and over the summer.”

Dr. Lechner added that seeing the success of her trainee and junior faculty mentees in research is the most rewarding part of her job.

“I am glad that it remains a top priority of our department,” she said.

Myles O’Leary
Abel Lab 

Myles O’Leary is one of the undergraduate students in my lab, where he is mentored by QJ Zhang, MD, PhD. He is a fourth-year physiological science major with a minor in biomedical research. For his URW presentation, he shared his investigation of how a protein called ULK1 helps heart cells survive when they’re starved of nutrients, such as during a heart attack. ULK1 is well-known for its role in autophagy, a cellular repair process in which waste is cleared from a cell.

On top of his work in the Abel lab and his undergraduate coursework, Myles also works as an emergency medical technician. He will continue to do so for the rest of the summer following graduation, after which he hopes to return home to Denver to work as an emergency room technician in a pediatric emergency room. He is in the process of filling out medical school applications and hopes to eventually specialize in emergency medicine, cardiology or pediatrics.

“I would also like to conduct research in my future specialty, using the scientific skills I learned in the Abel lab to bridge pre-clinical and clinical information,” Myles said. He credits Dr. Zhang’s guidance on his research minor’s rigorous quarterly reports with helping him to construct scientific research into a compelling narrative and effectively convey his findings, contextualizing them within a clinical scope.

“I gained an appreciation for exploring the unknown and finding new information that could positively contribute to the lives of countless patients,” he said. “I also learned how to construct experiments based on data in order to further the knowledge of the field.”

Myles is especially appreciative that Dr. Zhang made sure to always check for understanding and offer assistance throughout technical procedures, writing and presentations.

“He gave me enough room to grow while always being available should I struggle,” Myles said.

Saanvi Rai 
Dubinett Lab 

 Saanvi Rai is a third-year human biology and society major who is graduating this month, a year ahead of schedule. At URW, she shared her work in the lab of DGSOM Dean Steven M. Dubinett, MD, where she and her team verified that the protein PARP7 is a strong therapeutic target in treating non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Their findings demonstrated that NSCLC cell lines that are sensitive to PARP7 inhibition will be resistant to fellow PARP family members PARP1 and PARP2 inhibition, supporting the idea that observed anti-tumor effects are specific to PARP7.

For Saanvi, the mentorship she has received from Dr. Dubinett and others — such as Nalani Coleman, a doctoral candidate in his lab — has been essential to helping her understand the intricacies of science and what it means to become a better researcher.

“Through both their mentorship, I have learned to troubleshoot experiments and approach research questions with curiosity and care,” Saanvi said.

Dr. Dubinett shared that he and his lab were thrilled to see Saanvi win the Dean’s Prize and are especially pleased that she had the opportunity to work closely under Nalani’s guidance.

“Saanvi’s exceptional work ethic, persistence and enthusiasm have been inspiring to all of us, and we look forward to watching her continue pursuing a career in scientific discovery,” Dr. Dubinett said.

For Dr. Dubinett, the opportunity to serve as a mentor has been among the most fulfilling aspects of his career in medicine.

“While mentorship is essential to the advancement of science and academic medicine, it is also deeply rewarding on a personal level,” Dr. Dubinett said. “Professionally, it has given me the privilege of helping trainees and junior colleagues develop their skills, confidence and sense of purpose as they find their own paths. Personally, there is great fulfillment in watching others grow, succeed and often surpass what they first imagined possible. Mentorship is one of the most meaningful ways we contribute to the future of our field and it has profoundly enriched my own career."

Kavya Pandrangi and Charlotte Su
DoM Quality THINQ Collaborative 

Kavya and Charlotte are undergraduate researchers in The Healthcare Improvement and Innovation in Quality (THINQ) Collaborative, a multidisciplinary DoM Quality initiative for undergraduate and graduate students who are motivated to solve quality improvement challenges in healthcare. Charlotte is a graduating fourth-year molecular, cell and developmental biology and English double-major; Kavya is a third-year molecular, cell and developmental biology major and biomedical research minor.

At URW, Kavya and Charlotte presented the results of a comprehensive scoping review that examined how health systems use electronic health records (EHR), artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), lab data and other data sources to identify patients with undiagnosed chronic kidney disease (CKD). Early detection of CKD is a significant challenge: Patients with CKD are often asymptomatic at early stages, screening rates are low and standardized identification methods are lacking. Patients are thus often diagnosed later in disease progression, raising the risk of serious complications.

To figure out how to ameliorate this problem, Kavya, Charlotte and their team investigated existing approaches that use EHR data and AI/ML tools to identify and treat patients with CKD. During their presentation at URW, they described the development process behind their search strategy: identification of ideal articles, exclusion and inclusion criteria, and how consultations with medical librarian Robert Johnson helped them refine their methods and guide the overall review process. Currently, they have completed title and abstract screening for all identified studies and are preparing to begin full-text review of their selected articles.

Interim Chief Quality Officer Anna Dermenchyan, PhD, RN, who leads the THINQ Collaborative, expressed that she is impressed with Kavya and Charlotte’s intellectual curiosity, attention to detail and commitment to learning the research process.

“They have taken ownership of the literature review, including screening and evaluating articles, synthesizing findings and identifying promising approaches that could be translated into real-world clinical practice,” Dr. Dermenchyan said. She believes that Kavya and Charlotte’s work will have a real impact on patients, as it will help inform the design of future tools and interventions to identify those who have CKD but remain undiagnosed, creating opportunities for earlier treatment and improved outcomes.

“Contributions like these demonstrate how the next generation of healthcare leaders can help advance both scientific discovery and quality improvement in medicine,” she said. 

Kavya plans to eventually apply to medical school. As she transitions into her senior year at UCLA, she will continue her research and leadership roles within the THINQ Collaborative as well as her research on vascular aging in the Gu Lab. She plans to remain involved with THINQ during her gap year after graduation. 

“Mentorship has been one of the most impactful parts of my experience at UCLA, whether through Anna, who is the mentor for our CKD review project and advisor for THINQ, the PI and postdocs in my research lab or even other members of THINQ,” she said. “Beyond helping me develop research skills, my mentors have given me the confidence to pursue opportunities and explore fields that I may not have otherwise considered. The connections that I have been fortunate enough to make within UCLA DoM and UCLA Health have also been invaluable, as they have allowed me to gain a deeper understanding of medicine and the challenges that exist within it, and discover where I hope to make an impact in my future career.”

Charlotte, meanwhile, is off to do a bit of travelling in Taiwan and Japan before she starts her gap-year job as a medical assistant and scribe at a dermatology clinic. She hopes to continue to write on the side and may teach English as a substitute teacher before she applies to physician assistant school next year. 

“Whether it be from Anna or other members of the DoM Quality team, mentorship has been so important to my learning and growth both personally, and through research. At such a large institution such as UCLA, I think it can often be really easy to feel lost, but having mentors who are genuinely invested in helping me succeed has been extremely encouraging,” Charlotte said. “Being able to learn about the unique perspectives of healthcare providers, as well as have one-one-one conversations with such passionate individuals has informed many of my goals around the type of healthcare provider and person that I would like to be in the future.”

Dr. Dermenchyan feels that mentoring is one of the most rewarding aspects of her work. Though it requires a meaningful time investment alongside a busy schedule filled with other obligations, it brings much personal and professional fulfillment. She has found it rewarding to watch her mentees build confidence, acquire new skills and discover their passion for improving healthcare. Many have gone on to have careers in medicine, nursing, public health and healthcare administration — and some have even become her valued colleagues. “Mentorship is never a one-way relationship. I learn as much from my students as they learn from me,” Dr. Dermenchyan said. “Their fresh perspectives, creativity and enthusiasm continually inspire me and reinforce my optimism about the future of healthcare.”

Kalyani Srikanth
Tarling-Vallim Lab

Kalyani is a graduating senior majoring in molecular, cell and developmental biology. As a member of the Tarling-Vallim Lab, she studies how a family of zinc-finger proteins — the ZFP36 family of proteins — regulates metabolic genes in the liver. At URW, she shared the results of a study that demonstrated how ZFP36 family member ZFP36L1 regulates LDLR, an important gene involved in lipid metabolism. Her team found that mice that lack ZFP36L1 in the liver were protected from developing atherosclerosis, which is caused by high levels of “bad” cholesterol, LDL, in the bloodstream. These findings led them to investigate a new therapeutic approach to preventing atherosclerosis by targeting the mechanism by which ZFP36L1 regulates LDLR.

Kalyani is grateful to all members of the Tarling-Vallim Lab for creating an environment where undergraduates can make mistakes, learn from them and grow as researchers in the process. 

“They recognize the importance of these early research experiences, where students learn to apply what they’re learning in the classroom to answer real-world scientific questions, and have fostered a supportive environment that encourages curiosity,” she said.

Thomas Q. de Aguiar Vallim, PhD, co-principal investigator of the Tarling-Vallim Lab, was proud to learn that Kalyani had won a Dean’s Prize for her work. 

“Our lab has a very nice track record of Dean’s Prizes, and Kalyani is among the best students we’ve had,” he said. “Undergraduates at UCLA are hugely talented and having them in the lab provides us with energy and renewed enthusiasm. They remind us of what it is like to do science at the beginning, and as they learn, they bring joy to their mentors in seeing them understand science and succeeding.”

Stephanie Manasyan
Sallam Lab

Stephanie Manasyan is a third-year public health major and biomedical research minor who recently joined the cardiology lab of Tamer Sallam, MD, PhD, where she is already making a big impact. At URW she presented the results of a project conducted under the mentorship of Zhengyi Zhang, MD that examined how biological sex and diet interact to influence gene regulation in the liver. She and the team were surprised to find that sex played a more critical role than diet in shaping the architecture of chromatin, the bundle of DNA, RNA and proteins that makes up chromosomes in the cell nucleus.

“My public health background has strengthened my understanding of the broader social and structural factors that influence health outcomes, while my research experiences have deepened my appreciation for the role of scientific innovation in advancing patient care,” Stephanie said. “As I continue my training, I look forward to deepening my engagement in cardiovascular research and clinical experiences that will prepare me for a career in medicine.”

Stephanie feels that the mentorship she has received in the Sallam lab from Dr. Zhang and from post-doctoral fellow Lijing Cheng, PhD have strengthened her aptitude as a scientist. 

“The people here are incredibly supportive of my goals and have provided opportunities for me to contribute to projects directly aligned with my research interests,” Stephanie said. “Working alongside Dr. Zhang and Dr. Cheng has been especially wonderful, and I’m so grateful for their direct guidance as I transitioned from primarily clinical research into wet-lab research.” 

Stephanie added that Dr. Sallam has fostered a highly collaborative research environment and has given her many opportunities to broaden her perspective as a scientist, such as attending research seminars such as physician-scientist Grand Rounds. 

“These experiences have exposed me to exciting areas of cardiometabolic research and given me a glimpse into how scientific discoveries are translated into advances in patient care,” Stephanie said. “It’s been so rewarding to be able to contribute to such a dynamic and innovative field alongside the wonderful scientists of the Sallam Lab.” 

Dr. Sallam added that Stephanie is a shining example of the incredibly talented undergraduates at UCLA.

“I am delighted to have her as part of our group and proud of her exceptional accomplishments. What stands out most isn’t just what she has achieved,” he said. “It’s her curiosity and her drive. Those are the things that can't be taught, and fortunately she brings them every day to our research group.”

I would also like to congratulate one other DoM undergraduate researcher — Ashley Thin Lam in the laboratory of Scott G. Kitchen, PhD — for winning Dean’s Prizes for their research. The department is also proud of the many other mentees and their mentors who took part in URW this year:

Mentee(s)	Mentor	Division
Megan Hoang  Emily Khuu	Anthony P. Heaney, MD	Endocrinology
Bridgette Ryning	Andrea Hevener, PhD	Endocrinology
Margo Bui	Alex Nguyen, MD	Digestive Diseases
Surabhi Chinta  Sofia Krivitsky  Saket Rao  Anaya Sayal	Anjay Rastogi, MD, PhD	Nephrology
Sreeja Dorepally	Anjie Zhen, PhD	Hematology-Oncology
Ava Tam	Brandon K. Koretz, MD, MBA	Geriatrics
Anika Chung	Christina Charles-Schoeman, MD	Rheumatology
Julie Liu	Diana Marquez-Garban, MD	Hematology-Oncology
Austin Fowlkes  Fade Ehab Azer Ibraheem	E. Dale Abel, MD, PhD	Endocrinology
Anthony Low	Dongyun Zhang, PhD	Endocrinology
Katherine Wu	Dennis J. Slamon, MD	Hematology-Oncology
Noah Soto	Ebru Erbay, MD, PhD	Cardiology
Christopher Wong	Willy Hugo, PhD	Dermatology
Mia Kanchanapoomi	Jenny J. Kim, MD, PhD	Dermatology
Gary Xu  Mattia Zefran	Jesus A. Araujo, MD, PhD, MSc	Cardiology
Pavana Pragna Bathula	Jessica J. Wang, MD, PhD	Cardiology
Amy Nguyen	Julia Mack, PhD	Cardiology
May Le  Sofia Mendoza	Niloofar Nobakht, MD	Nephrology
Brett Kim	Orian Shirihai, MD, PhD	Endocrinology
Asha Timm	Patrick Frost, MD	Hematology-Oncology, VA
Harmen Kaur	Pritha P. Gupta, MD, PhD	Cardiology
Yena Cho	Russell B. Kerbel, MD	Hospital Medicine
Maria Belen Villegas	Richard Pietras, MD, PhD	Hematology-Oncology
Laura Elina Hernandez  Pranav Singamsetti	Ram Raj Singh, MD	Rheumatology
Jedric Gonzales	Scott G. Kitchen, PhD	Hematology-Oncology
Stephanie Manasyan	Tamer Sallam, MD, PhD	Cardiology
Adam Jaser	Yuan Zhang, PhD	Endocrinology

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