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Research Centers and Programs

  • California National Primate Research Center

    Satya Dandekar, Ph.D.
    Professor, Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases
    and Chair, Medical Microbiology and Immunology
    CNPRC Core Scientist of the Infectious Disease Unit

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  • Cardiovascular Research Institute

    Nipavan Chiamvimonvat, M.D.
    Professor, Roger Tatarian Endowed Professor, Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine
    Staff Cardiologist at VA Medical Center
    Co-Director, Cardiovascular Research Institute

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  • Center for Health and Technology

    Ashish Atreja, M.D., MPH, FACP, AGAF
    Chief Information and Digital Health Officer
    UC Davis Health

    Mark Avdalovic, M.D., MAS, FCCP
    Professor, Internal Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine
    Medical Director, Virtual Visits and eConsults

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  • Center for Musculoskeletal Health

    Nancy Lane, B.S., M.D.
    Endowed Professor, Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Clinical Immunology
    Director, Center for Musculoskeletal Health

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  • Center for Reducing Health Disparities

    Sergio Aguilar-Gaxiola, M.D., Ph.D.
    Professor, Internal Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Geriatrics and Bioethics
    Director, Center for Reducing Health Disparities
    Co-director of the Latino Aging Research Resource Center
    Community Outreach and Engagement Core PI, the Environmental Health Science Center

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  • Clinical and Translational Science Center

    Theodore (Ted) Wun, M.D., FACP
    Professor and Chief, Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology
    Associate Dean for Research
    Director, Clinical and Translational Science Center

    Lars Berglund, M.D., Ph.D. 
    Distinguished Professor, Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
    Director Emeritus, Clinical and Translational Science Center

    Mark Yarborough, Ph.D. 
    Dean’s Professor of Bioethics, Internal Medicine, General Medicine, Geriatrics and Bioethics
    Director of Clinical Research Bioethics Section, Clinical and Translational Science Center

    Sergio Aguilar-Gaxiola, M.D., Ph.D.
    Professor, Internal Medicine, General Medicine, Geriatrics and Bioethics
    Director, Center for Reducing Health Disparities
    Co-director of the Latino Aging Research Resource Center
    Community Outreach and Engagement Core PI, the Environmental Health Science Center

    Frederick Meyers, M.D., MACP 
    Director of the CTSC Research Education and Training Program
    Member of the CTSC Oversight and Governance Committee

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  • Comprehensive Cancer Center

    Primo “Lucky” Lara, Jr., M.D.
    Professor, Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology
    Executive Associate Dean for Cancer Programs
    Director, UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center

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  • SOM Office of Research

    Theodore (Ted) Wun, M.D., FACP
    Professor and Chief, Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology
    Associate Dean for Research
    Director, Clinical and Translational Science Center

    Angela Haczku, M.D., Ph.D.
    Professor, Internal Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine
    Associate Dean for Translational Research
    Director, Translational Lung Biology Program

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  • Stem Cell Program

    Jan A. Nolta, Ph.D.
    Professor, Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology
    Director, UC Davis Stem Cell Program
    Director, UC Davis Institute for Regenerative Cures

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  • Women’s Cardiovascular Medicine Program

    Amparo C. Villablanca, M.D.
    Professor, Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine
    Lazda Endowed Chair, Women's Cardiovascular Medicine
    Director and founder, Women's Cardiovascular Medicine Program
    Associate Director, Women's Center for Health

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