Gretchen Lopez-Hernandez
PhD
Associate Professor of Physiology
Education
- PhD in Biology, University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus, 2004
- BS in Biology, University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus, 1998
Teaching Interests/Courses
- Physiology
- Neuroscience/Neurobiology
Research Interests
- Medical Education
- Cholinergic Modulation
- Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors
Awards
- Institutional Research and Academic Career Development Award (IRACDA) (K12; NIGMS)
The IRACDA program combines traditional research training with unique opportunities to teach at partner institutions that have demonstrated a commitment to enhance underrepresented minority participation in biomedical research, 09/2012
Professional Affiliations
- Member, 04/2016 - Present, The American Physiological Society
- Member, 05/2019 - Present, International Association of Medical Science Educators (IAMSE) Professional Development Society
- Member, 07/2018 - Present, National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME) National Faculty
Outside Interests
- Family
- Reading
- Biking/Running
- Running