Professional Overview
Stanford Advisors
| Terrence Blaschke: | Academic Advising Dean |
| Michael Longaker: | Med Scholar Project Advisor |
| Yvonne Maldonado: | Med Scholar Project Advisor |
| Jacqueline Tai-Edmonds: | E4C Mentor |
Education History
| Bachelor of Science: | University of Arizona, Biochem. & Molecular Biophysic (2006) |
| Master of Science: | University of Arizona, Biochem. & Molecular Biophysic (2007) |
Honors and Awards
- HHMI Medical Research Fellow, Howard Hughes Medical Institute (2011-2012)
- Boren Fellowship to Republic of Kosovo, Institute of International Education (2010 - 2011)
- Fulbright Fellowship to Switzerland, Institute of International Education (2007 - 2008)
Scientific Focus
Research Projects
- HIV/AIDS in Albania: A First Look at Barriers to Care, Adherence to Antiretroviral Medication and Barriers Affecting it (MedScholars project)
- Cultural Adaptation and Pilot Study of a Measure to Assess Medical Professional's Knowledge of and Attitudes Towards HIV/AIDS in Albania (MedScholars project)
- Plasmid-based RNA Interference Therapy for Diabetic Wound Healing (MedScholars project)
Publications
- Cultural adaptation of a survey to assess medical providers' knowledge of and attitudes towards HIV/AIDS in Albania. PLoS One. 2013; (3): e59816
- Antimycotic ciclopirox olamine in the diabetic environment promotes angiogenesis and enhances wound healing. PLoS One. 2011; (11): e27844
- Barriers to care and current medical and social needs of HIV-positive patients in Albania. Cent Eur J Public Health. 2011; (2): 91-7
- Levels of self-reported depression and anxiety among HIV-positive patients in Albania: a cross-sectional study. Croat Med J. 2011; (5): 622-8
- A new use for a familiar fold: the X-ray crystal structure of GTP-bound GTP cyclohydrolase III from Methanocaldococcus jannaschii reveals a two metal ion catalytic mechanism. Biochemistry. 2008; (1): 230-42
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