Junior Faculty

Each NCLAM Participant chooses and completes a Professional Development Contract with help from a purposely matched senior mentor.The list of projects by department shows the wide diversity of interests among NCLAM graduates.

Department of Anesthesiology

Dalia Banks, M.D. (2007)
Gaining ACGME Accreditation for UCSD Cardiothoracic Anesthesia Fellowship Program
Wendy Campana, Ph.D. (2004)
Resubmitting RO1 Grant for PINCH Signaling in PNS
Shobana Chandraskekhar, M.D. (2005)
Compare and contrast various teaching methods from both faculty and resident perspective, and gain an understanding of how residents learn best.
Sandra Chaplan, M.D. (2000)
Prioritizing Career Goals
David Luo, M.D., Ph.D. (2002)
Improvement of My Time Management Skills
Reema Sanghvi, M.D. (2000)
Acute Airway Management Seminar/Workshop
Gerhard Schulteis, Ph.D. (2000)
Develop a One-Day Job Fair/Symposium on Post Doctoral Career Development
Robin Seaberg, M.D. (2003)
Anesthesiology Resident Curriculum on Substance Use, Abuse, and Physician Impairment
Vanna Soonthon-Brant, M.D. (2001)
Develop Lecture Series on Anesthetic Management of Common Pediatric Diseases

Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine

Alysson Muotri, Ph.D. (2009) - joint appointment with Pediatrics
Modeling Autism spectrum disorders with human pluripotent stem cells

Department of Family and Preventive Medicine

Matthew Allison, M.D., M.P.H. (2006)
Develop an Elective Course in Cardiovascular Epidemiology
Happy Araneta, Ph.D. (2003)
Determinants of Type 2 Diabetes, Diabetes-related Complications, and the Metabolic Syndrome in Filipino-American Women
Reena Deutsch, Ph.D. (2002)
Confidence Interval Estimation for Cox Model R2 Prediction
Sherry Emery, Ph.D. (2000)
Teaching Research Methods
Anthony Gamst, Ph.D. (2001)
Developing Grant Writing Skills
Deborah Goodman-Gruen, MD, Ph.D. (2000)
Promotion Package
Cecilia Gutierrez, M.D. (2000)
HRT - Current Controversies - A Multidisciplinary Approach
Esmatullah Hatamy, M.D. (2008)
Curriculum Development for Family Medicine's Inpatient Service
Sonia Jain, Ph.D. (2004)
Complete two methodological research papers and put together a grant application
Dustin Lillie, M.D. (2008)
Shared Decision Making - The Missing Link Between Information and Action
Xin Lu, Ph.D. (2007)
Designing a Course: Introduction to Computational Biology, Method, and Applications
Lisa Madlensky, Ph.D. (2006)
Create a Course Website for FPM243
Susanne May, Ph.D.
Identify a Funding Source for Own Methodological Research and Write First Draft of Application
Deborah Morton, Ph.D. (2001)
Developing an Assessment Tool to be Used for General Research in the Gay and Lesbian Community
Loki Natarajan, Ph.D. (2004)
Write a methodology grant in biostatistics
Victoria Ojeda, Ph.D. (2008)
Graduate Studies in Cultural Perceptions About Health and Disease
Rema Raman, Ph.D. (2005)
Learn time management and know-how to convert her research ideas into manuscripts in statistics and neurological journals
Dennis Trinidad, Ph.D., M.P.H. (2006)
Improve Data Collection Methodology and Revise a Grant Applicatioin to Study Prevention of Smoking in the Filipino Adolescent Population
Jennifer Wu, M.D. (2003)
Designing a Model for Primary Care Services for the San Diego Family Justice Center

Department of Medicine

Sameh Ali, Ph.D. (2009)
Dirunal elevation in NADPH oxidase activity in the brain: a proposal link between brain inflammation and chronobiology
Bogi Andersen, M.D. (2000)
Independent Research Program on Keratinocyte Biology
Asad Bashey, M.D., Ph.D. (2000)
Grant Writing to Obtain Funding for Clinical and Translational Patient-Oriented Research
Lyudmila Bazhenova, M.D. (2009)
An investigation of Circulating Tumor Cells in Early stage Non-small Cell Lung Carcinoma
Kristin Bell, M.D. (2004)
Develop a curriculum for medical student to learn behavior change counseling
Jennifer Blanchard, M.D. (2004)
Develop a handbook for housestaff on the inpatient management of HIV
Martina Buck, Ph.D. (2004)
Write and submit two research articles to appropriate journals
Edward Cachay, M.D. (2008)
Designing and Implementing a Hepatitis C Co-Infection Clinic for HIV Infected Patients at UCSD
Ewa Carrier, M.D. (1999)
Development of a Pediatric Transplant Program at UCSD
Charles Choe, M.D. (2009)
Developing a model for a clinical endocrinologist at UCSD and develop a Fellowship Training Program for Thyroid Ultrasound and Fine Needle Aspiration
Jacques Corbeil, Ph.D. (2000)
Initiate at Introduction Course in Genomics and Bioinformatics
Robyn Cunard, M.D. (2003)
Acquisition of the Tools Necessary for Development of an Independent Investigator
Gregory Daniels, M.D. (2009)
Clinical outcome and translational correlates in patients undergoing interleukin 2 therapy
Smita Desai, D.O. (2007)
Grant Proposal: The Effect of Pulmonary Rehabilitation on Interleukin 18 and Systemic Inflammation in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Adrian Dollarhide, M.D. (2002)
Preventative Services in Psychiatry-Primary Care Clinic
Laura Greci, M.D., M.P.H. (2006)
Develop a Research Agenda to Improve Quality and Efficiency of Emergency Care at the San Diego VA
Eduardo Grunvald, M.D. (2002)
Enhancing Academic Activities at the Internal Medicine Group - Perlman
Kama Guluma, M.D. (2002)
Fundamentals of Grant Writing
Denise Hermann, M.D. (1999)
Personal Professional Development
Heather Hofflich, D.O. (2009)
Effectiveness of Web-Based Osteoporosis Screening Reminders in a Senior Population Compared to Mailed Reminders or Usual Care
Rebekah Kaplowitz, M.D., M.P.H. (2008)
Improving Medical Care for Women Veterans of Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom (OEF/OIF)
Hyun Sil Kim, M.D. (2004)
Start working on the establishment of the Inflammatory Bowel Clinic at UCSD
Scott Letendre, M.D. (2001)
Improving Submission of Manuscripts for Publication
Tammy Lin, M.D., M.P.H. (2006)
Explore the Possibilities for a Multi-Specialty Obesity Clinic at UCSD
Karen Munger, Ph.D. (2001)
Web Based Learning: A Web Site for Bioengineering 140B
Eduardo Ortiz, M.D., M.P.H. (2000)
A Hospitalist Program at UCSD
Leslie Oyama, M.D. (2008)
Better than "Good Job" - Improving Medical Student Evaluations
Derek Patel, M.D. (2005)
Design, implement and evaluate mechanisms for measuring ACGME core competencies in the Gastroenterology Fellowship
Vijaya Pratha, M.D. (1999)
Gastroenterology Clinic at UCSD
Satish Rao, Ph.D. (2009)
Mitochondrial control of epigenetic determinants in the developing embryonic kidney
Erin Reid, M.D. (2007)
Developing a Pilot Clinical Protocol with Laboratory Correlates for AIDS-KS
Richard Schwab, M.D. (2007)
R-Etodolac Affects Wnt Signaling in a Murine Breast Cancer Model
Dorothy Sears, Ph.D. (2005)
Learn skills for written presentations by working on 2+ manuscripts and outlining a rough draft for an R01 grant
Gregory Seymann, M.D. (1999)
Development of a Hospitalist Program
Mita Shah, M.D. (2008)
Creating a Path to an Independent Research Career
Paula Shaw, M.D. (2001)
How to Determine Primary Care Panel Sizes in an Open Access System
Davey Smith, M.D. (2005)
Learn how to manage laboratory staff and organize projects
Stacy Tompkins, M.D. (1999)
Cosmetic Dermatology and Laser Treatment Program at UCSD
Karen Van Hoesen, M.D. (1999)
UCSD Hyperbaric Medicine Fellowship Development
Angela Wang, M.D. (2000)
Airway Epithelial Tissue Core Facility
Saralyn Williams, M.D. (2000)
Medical Toxicology Fellowship Curriculum
Joseph Yu, M.D. (2004)
Work on the process of acquiring ultrasound equipment for biopsy of thyroid nodules and develop a training program for the fellows

Department of Neurosciences

Jonathan Bui, M.D., Ph.D. (2009)
NMR imaging in a focal stroke model
Nayan Desai, M.D. (2004)
Learn the process of grant writing to further interest in electrodiagnostic research
Ronald Ellis, M.D., Ph.D. (2000)
Create a Clinical Service and Research Fellowship in NeuroAIDS at UCSD
Sean Evans, M.D. (2006)
Prepare a patient's guide to understanding neurological diseases, treatment and their doctor's actions
Joseph Gleeson, M.D., (2002)
Carla Grosmann, M.D. (1999)
Complexities of Building a Community Practice
Christopher Kenney, M.D. (2004)
Work on establishing a movement disorders clinic with emphasis on deep brain stimulation
Stephanie Lessig, M.D. (2008)
UCSD Parkinson's Disease Center
Brett Meyer, M.D. (2003)
Develop a Timeline and Plan for the Implementation of a Remote Video Consultation System at Four Remote Hospital Sites
John Olichney, M.D. (1999)
Initiating a Functional MRI Study of Verbal Memory
David Song, M.D., Ph.D. (2005)
Work on the establishment of the UCSD Parkinson's Disease Center of Excellence

Department of Ophthalmology

Christopher Bowd, Ph.D. (2003)
Multifocal Visual Evoked Potentials in the Diagnosis and Monitoring of Glaucoma
Shira Robbins, M.D. (2005)
Work on establishing a medical/surgical clinic for pediatric glaucoma
Linda Zangwill, Ph.D. (1999)
Expanding Research Activities in Eye Epidemiology

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

Robert Afra, M.D. (2008)
Orthopaedic Surgery Sports Medicine Development
Douglas Chang, M.D., Ph.D. (2007)
Grant Proposal: Non-invasive Ultrasonic Measurement of Intracranial Pressure Waveforms in Athletes Participating in Head-contact Sports
Anna Kulidjian, M.D. (2009)
Establishing the new Muskuloskeletal Oncology Program at UCSD as a successful and profitable center of excellence
Daniel Lee, D.P.M. (2006)
Develop a UCSD Diabetic Limb Preservation Program
Matthew Meunier, M.D. (2003)
A Regional Referral System for Hand Trauma
Scott Meyer, M.D. (2002)
Genetic Determination of Spinal Anatomy and Muscle Strength in Identical Twins
Jeffrey Smith, M.D. (2001)
Plan Development for the Creation of a Division of Orthopaedic Trauma at UCSD

Department of Pathology

Cynthia Behling, M.D., Ph.D. (1999)
Design a Short Course for the American Society of Clinical Pathology
Steve Goodison, Ph.D. (2003)
Turn a Backlog of Research Data into Submitted Scientific Articles
Steffan Ho, M.D., Ph.D. (2000)
Research Program Development and Evaluation
Dianne Langford, Ph.D. (2006)
Design and Implement a Multifaceted Project to Study HIV in the Ethiopian Population
Mana Parast, M.D., Ph.D. (2009)
Hypoxia regulates trophoblast differentiation by modulating PPAR-gamma expression
Christina Sigurdsen, D.V.M., Ph.D. (2009)
Pew Scholar Application for Prion Disease
Jessica Wang-Rodriguez, M.D. (1999)
To Be an Effective Administrator

Department of Pediatrics

Garry Crummer, M.D. (2002)
California Indian Health
Michelle Dern, M.D. (2001)
Comprehensive Pediatric Care for Internationally Adopted Children
Kelly Doran, Ph.D. (2007)
Imaging Blood-brain Barrier Permeability in a Mouse Model of Bacerial Meningitis
Robert Douglas, Ph.D. (2007)
Unbiased Stereological Assessment of Apoptosis in Hypoxic Mouse Brain
Amy Geddis, M.D. (2005)
Write a grant proposal for the formation of a registry and shared resource for inherited disorders of platelet numbers
Nancy Graff, M.D. (2000)
Interpersonal Violence Curriculum
Jeannine Huang, M.D. (2004)
Develop curriculum and evaluation methods for two of the core competencies of the Pediatric GI Fellowship
Sherry Huang, M.D. (2002)
Hamartomatous Polyposis Clinical Research
Jane Kim, M.D. (2006)
Develop a Strategic Plan to Acquire Research Funding
Tina Leone, M.D. (2007)
Bedside Echocardiography in the Neonatal Intensive Care
Laurel Leslie, M.D. (2001)
Determining Who I Am and Where I Am Going
Karen Loper, M.D., M.P.H. (1999)
Introduction to Scholarly Activities
Julie Ryu, M.D. (2007)
Development of Manuscript Preparation and Scientific Writing Skills
Aki Saitoh, M.D. (2006)
Study the Mitochondrial Toxicity in HIV-Exposed and Infected Children Receiving Antiretroviral Therapy
Jeffrey Schwimmer, M.D. (2001)
Childhood Obesity Career Road Map
Lori Taylor, M.D. (2003)
Focus Groups and Cultural Competence
Adriana Tremoulet, M.D. (2009)
Differences in Clinical and Laboratory Characteristics between Filipino Americans and non-Filipinos with Kawasaki Disease
Rolando Viani, M.D. (2003)
Rapid HIV Testing During Pregnancy: The First Step for a Comprehensive Family Oriented HIV Clinic at Tijuana General Hospital
Maria Luisa Zuniga, Ph.D. (2002)
Scholarly Growth through Development of Manuscripts and an Academic Portfolio
Jin Xue, Ph.D. (2008)
Building Scientific Writing Skills

Department of Pharmacology

Lisa Conti, Ph.D. (1999)
Writing a Grant (Or Getting Some of My Own Salary)

Department of Psychiatry

Gregory Aarons, Ph.D. (2001)
Development of a Feedback Protocol for Clinical Services Organizations
Lauren Brookman-Frazee, Ph.D. (2008)
Applying Models of Collaboration to Mental Health Services Research
Gabrielle Cerda, M.D. (2003)
Integrated Mental Health Services Program for Children and Their Mothers
Denise Chavira, Ph.D. (2007)
Improving Care for Anxiety in Pediatric Settings
Mariana Cherner, Ph.D. (2004)
Complete and submit for publication two scientific manuscripts
Laura Dunn, M.D. (2004)
Write and submit several manuscripts
Colin Depp, Ph.D. (2008)
Day Reconstruction Method in Older Adults
Stephen Glatt, Ph.D. (2006)
Establish Research Independence
Penelope Jones, Ph.D. (2002)
Formula for Success in NIH Grant Application Process
Amy Lansing, Ph.D. (2009)
Developing a collaborative interdisciplinary research program
Laurie Lindamer, Ph.D. (2002)
Use of Psychiatric and Medical Services in Older Women with Psychosis
Maria-Julia Montejo, M.D. (2005)
Study the connection between hypertension and neurobiologic dysregulation
Marc Norman, Ph.D. (2003)
The Effects of Disease Modifying Medications on Depression and Anxiety in Multiple Sclerosis
Andres Sciolla, M.D. (2005)
Submit a grant proposal to study trauma-based behavioral interventions to improve medical outcomes among adult survivors of childhood trauma
Irina Strigo, Ph.D. (2009)
The interaction between mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mBTI) and Major Depression on the neural correlates of pain

Department of Radiology

Jacopo Annese, Ph.D. (2008)
A New Curriculum Designed to Prepare the Next Generation of Researchers and Clinicians for the Challenges and Technological Opportunities in the Field of Neuroscience
Michele Brown, M.D. (2003)
Submitting Papers
David Dubowitz, M.D., Ph.D. (2006)
Translate finished or nearly finished research projects into three papers
Thomas Liu, Ph.D. (2006)
Critically assess current state of academic career and define strategic directions pursue over the next five years
Haydee Ojeda-Fournier, M.D. (2008)
Creation of a Core Radiology Clerkship for UCSD Medical Students
Miriam Scadeng, M.D. (2007)
Writing an RO1
Claude Sirlin, M.D. (2005)
Learn to write and submit a patient-oriented research RO1 dealing with MRI of liver fibrosis
Matthew Spear, M.D. (1999)
Grant Writing

Department of Reproductive Medicine

Edwin Alvarez, M.D. (2008)
Identification and Characterization of Human Ovarian Cancer Initiating Cells
Paula Amato, M.D. (2000)
Submit Application to Change Visa Status and Complete and Submit Several Research Manuscripts
Pamela Deak, M.D. (2000)
Survival Guide for Oral Board Exams in Ob/Gyn
Andrew Hull, M.D. (1999)
Learn & Develop Spanish for Perinatal Practice
Jessica Kingston, M.D. (2007)
Psychiatric Disorders in Pregnancy and Postpartum: A curriculum for OBGYN Residents
Yvette LaCoursiere, M.D., M.P.H. (2009)
Importing evidence-based practice in the care of the obese pregnant woman - an assessment of two practice models
Emily Lukacz, M.D. (2006)
A Comprehensive Analysis of the Short and Intermediate Term Impacts of Normal Vaginal Delivery vs. Elective Cesarean Section
Christine Miller, M.D. (1999)
Write a Good Quality Case Report
Kathryn Pruzinsky, M.D. (2002)
Starting a Specialty Menopause Clinic
Cheryl Saenz, M.D. (2001)
Gynecologic Oncology Group Research Protocol: Surveillance in Early Ovarian Immature Teratoma
Maryam Tarsa, M.D. (2007)
Less Work Hours and More Opportunity to Attend Weekly Scheduled Conferences. Do Reproductive Medicine Residents Perform Better Now Compared to Years Before?
Douglas Woelkers, M.D. (2003)
Establishing the Standing Obstetrical Research Core (20STORC)

Department of Surgery

Vishal Bansal, M.D. (2009)
Elucidating the neuro-enteric axis
Sarah Blair, M.D. (2003)
Cytokine Levels and Emotional Distress in Breast Cancer Patients: Writing a K Award
Bard Cosman, M.D. (2000)
San Diego/UCSD Colorectal Surgery Residency Program
Tracy Downs, M.D. (2005)
Develop a robotic surgery program
Amanda Gosman, M.D. (2009)
Prospective Cleft Palate Study
Ajai Khanna, M.D., F.R.C.S. (2000)
Abdominal Transplant Program at University Medical Center, Las Vegas, Nevada
Manoj Monga, M.D. (1999)
Acupuncture in Male Infertility
Erik Owens, M.D. (2000)
Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair Program at UCSD Medical Center
Kellogg Parsons, M.D., M.H.S. (2007)
Writing a Grant Proposal
Mahadevan Rajasekaran, Ph.D. (2000)
Improvements to My NIH RO1 Grant Proposal
Carol Salem, M.D. (2002)
Redefining Lymphadenectomy Dissections for Genitourinary Cancers Using a Sentinel Node Detection Technique
Michelle Savu, M.D. (2006)
Development of a Bariatric Surgery Program as Part of an Integrated Weight Control Program at UCSD
Steven Sparks, M.D. (1999)
UCSD Regents Vascular Surgery Foundation
Mayer Tenenhaus, M.D., F.A.C.S. (2001)
A Career Redefined

Skaggs School of Pharmancy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Rabia Atayee, Pharm.D. (2009)
Impact of a pharmacist on a palliative care service in an ambulatory care setting
Brookie Best, Pharm.D. (2006)
Identify appropriate projects and mentors and draft a K23 Award Proposal
Kelly Lee, Pharm.D. (2008)
Genetic Predictors of Valproic Acid Response in Patients with Bipolar Disorder
Josepha Ma, Pharm.D. (2008)
Experience in Grant Writing
Candis Morello, Pharm.D. (2005)
Gain better skills in writing for peer reviewed journals and improve time management skills
Renu Singh, Pharm.D. (2005)
Develop a new service/program to improve patient care by finding/working with a department interested in funding a clinical pharmacist
Shirley Tsunoda, Pharm.D. (2007)
Decreasing Hepatotoxicity of Acetaminophen through Modulation of the Pregnane X Receptor (PXR) by St. John's Wort

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