Team Science drives discovery at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. We believe that the most complex medical challenges require interdisciplinary teamwork, and our commitment to collaboration is driving translational research and offering hope to patients worldwide. By strategically investing in cutting-edge technologies, modern research facilities, and streamlined processes, we create an environment where researchers can focus on what matters most—pioneering discoveries that improve lives. With a strong focus on key areas such as precision medicine, cancer research, neurological diseases, aging, cardiovascular health, and public health, we ensure that our research initiatives have a lasting impact on medicine and healthcare.
Professor, Hematology Clinical Profile |
Publications Biography:
Stephen D. Nimer, M.D., is the director of the National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. He is also the executive dean for research and a professor of medicine, biochemistry and molecular biology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Dr. Nimer's career spans more than 30 years in clinical care, research, administration... View Full Profile >
Scientific Director, The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis Publications Biography:
Dr. Dalton Dietrich is Scientific Director at The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis and the Kinetic Concepts Distinguished Chair in Neurosurgery at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. He received his Ph.D. in Anatomy from the Medical College of Virginia in 1979 and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in the Department of Pharmacology at Washington University,... View Full Profile >
Leonard M. Miller Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Publications Biography:
Dr. Toborek is the Miller Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and Vice-Chair for Research in the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine. Dr. Toborek is double Doctor Honoris causa by the Silesian Medical University and the Academy of Physical Education in his native Poland. He is proud to be an alumnus of the SRP, as... View Full Profile >
Professor, Katz Family Division of Nephrology and Hypertension Clinical Profile |
Publications Biography:
Dr. Fornoni is a tenured Professor of Medicine and Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. She serves as Director and Chair of the Peggy and Harold Katz Drug Discovery Center. She is also the Co-Director of the MSTP program and of the CTSI/KL2 program and Assistant Dean for Research Training and Development.
Professor, Hematology Clinical Profile |
Publications Biography:
Stephen D. Nimer, M.D., is the director of the National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. He is also the executive dean for research and a professor of medicine, biochemistry and molecular biology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Dr. Nimer's career spans more than 30 years in clinical care, research, administration... View Full Profile >
Director, Donald Soffer Endowed Program in Regenerative Medicine, Cardiovascular Medicine Clinical Profile Biography:
Dr. Hare graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and has a medical degree from Johns Hopkins University. He did his residency at Hopkins and fellowships at Hopkins, Harvard University and The Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. Dr. Hare was Professor of Medicine and Biomedical Engineering and director of cardiac transplantation at Johns Hopkins, leading their... View Full Profile >
Scientific Director, The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis Publications Biography:
Dr. Dalton Dietrich is Scientific Director at The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis and the Kinetic Concepts Distinguished Chair in Neurosurgery at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. He received his Ph.D. in Anatomy from the Medical College of Virginia in 1979 and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in the Department of Pharmacology at Washington University,... View Full Profile >
Leonard M. Miller Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Publications Biography:
Dr. Toborek is the Miller Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and Vice-Chair for Research in the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine. Dr. Toborek is double Doctor Honoris causa by the Silesian Medical University and the Academy of Physical Education in his native Poland. He is proud to be an alumnus of the SRP, as... View Full Profile >
Professor, Katz Family Division of Nephrology and Hypertension Clinical Profile |
Publications Biography:
Dr. Fornoni is a tenured Professor of Medicine and Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. She serves as Director and Chair of the Peggy and Harold Katz Drug Discovery Center. She is also the Co-Director of the MSTP program and of the CTSI/KL2 program and Assistant Dean for Research Training and Development.
Biography:
Dr Tomic-Canic is internationally recognized scientist, inventor and leader in a field of skin biology, with particular focus on understanding mechanisms that control tissue repair and regeneration. She has over 25 years of experience and has authored over 150 peer-reviewed papers in her fields of research. Dr Tomic-Canic completed her doctoral and postdoctoral training... View Full Profile >
Chair, Dr. John T. Macdonald Foundation Department of Human Genetics, Clinical and Translational Genetics Clinical Profile |
Publications Biography:
Dr. Mustafa Tekin is chair of the Dr. John T. Macdonald Foundation Department of Human Genetics and chief of the Division of Clinical and Translational Medicine. He graduated from Ankara University School of Medicine in 1992 and completed residency training in pediatrics at the same university and in clinical genetics at Virginia Commonwealth University. Dr. Tekin completed... View Full Profile >
Professor, Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine
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Dr. Naresh M. Punjabi is chief of the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine. He received his medical degree from the University of Chicago, and doctorate in clinical investigation from Johns Hopkins University. At Johns Hopkins University, he also completed his internship, residency, and a fellowship in pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine. View Full Profile >
Professor of Medicine and Public Health Sciences, General Internal Medicine Clinical Profile |
Publications Biography:
I am the Associate Dean for Clinical and Translational Research at the University of Miami and Co-Director of the Clinical and Translational Science Cancer Institute. I have over twenty-five years of experience leading over $125 million of NIH funded clinical and community-based health research projects in various chronic diseases areas including diabetes, cancer cardiovascular... View Full Profile >
Associate Professor, Medical Oncology Publications Biography:
Dr. Tracy E. Crane is an internationally recognized thought leader in cancer prevention and control, specializing in digital health interventions to improve patient outcomes. She is the recipient of the inaugural Brigette Burke Endowed Chair for Women’s Cancer Research and is an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology and Public Health at the Miller School of Medicine,... View Full Profile >
Professor and Chair, Department of Molecular & Cellular Pharmacology
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Kerry L. Burnstein, Ph.D., received her B.A. in biology (1981) from Wesleyan University, Middletown Connecticut and a Ph.D. in genetics (1986) from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She pursued post-doctoral training with Dr. John Cidlowski at UNC-CH studying the regulation of steroid hormone receptors. In 1991, Dr. Burnstein joined the faculty at the University... View Full Profile >
Professor, Infectious Diseases Publications Biography:
Dr. Alcaide is an Infectious Diseases physician scientist, and faculty member of the University of Miami for over 15 years. She holds additional secondary appointments in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences and the Department of Public Health. Throughout her career as a clinician and researcher, Dr. Alcaide has provided scientific and administrative... View Full Profile >
