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The research of Nipavan Chiamvimonvat, MD (right), chair of the Department of Basic Medical Sciences, focuses on understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms contributing to cardiac arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death in heart failure
The research of Nipavan Chiamvimonvat, MD (right), chair of the Department of Basic Medical Sciences, focuses on understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms contributing to cardiac arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death in heart failure

Women in Medicine and Science: Inspiring Women Making an Impact Across the Spectrum of Medicine

Thomas Kelly
Thomas Kelly
The research of Nipavan Chiamvimonvat, MD (right), chair of the Department of Basic Medical Sciences, focuses on understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms contributing to cardiac arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death in heart failure
The research of Nipavan Chiamvimonvat, MD (right), chair of the Department of Basic Medical Sciences, focuses on understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms contributing to cardiac arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death in heart failure
Educators, leaders, researchers and clinicians who are helping to revolutionize the future of health care

Held every September, the American Medical Association encourages institutions across the world to applaud and support the amazing accomplishments of women physicians, scientists and teachers through Women in Medicine and Science Month (WIMS).

The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix proudly joins in this celebration by featuring women who are advancing health care with their service.

Through groundbreaking translational research, clinical care and educational innovation, female leaders at the College of Medicine – Phoenix are at the forefront of ensuring a healthier future for all Arizonans and beyond.

Learn more about how these incredible women are impacting their respective fields.

Meet Our Women in Medicine and Science

Tanya Kalin, MD, PhD
Tanya Kalin, MD, PhD

Michelle B. Huddleston, MD
Michelle B. Huddleston, MD

Roberta I.H. Matern, MD
Roberta I.H. Matern, MD

Nipavan Chiamvimonvat, MD
Nipavan Chiamvimonvat, MD

Isabelle Schrauwen, PhD
Isabelle Schrauwen, PhD

I-Hui Chiang, MD
I-Hui Chiang, MD

Karyne Vinales, MD
Karyne Vinales, MD

 

 

Topics
Women in Medicine and Science
Health Care Advancement
Faculty
Research
Culture

About the College

Founded in 2007, the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix inspires and trains exemplary physicians, scientists and leaders to optimize health and health care in Arizona and beyond. By cultivating collaborative research locally and globally, the college accelerates discovery in a number of critical areas — including cancer, stroke, traumatic brain injury and cardiovascular disease. Championed as a student-centric campus, the college has graduated more than 900 physicians, all of whom received exceptional training from nine clinical partners and more than 2,700 diverse faculty members. As the anchor to the Phoenix Bioscience Core, the college prides itself on engaging with the community, fostering education, inclusion, access and advocacy.