Dr. Shaleen Korch, Research Mentor at Inspira Advantage

Dr. Korch graduated with a PhD in microbiology from the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences on a full-tuition scholarship and stipend, and has over 20 years of research mentorship experience. Dr. Korch has served as a Professor of Pharmacology at Midwestern University for over 16 years, and has served as the Principal Investigator for several Master’s students in Midwestern University’s Master of Biomedical Sciences program.

Before pursuing PhD training, Dr. Korch graduated with a BSc in biology and biochemistry from the University of Winnipeg and a pre-Master’s in biology from the University of Manitoba. As a Full Professor of Pharmacology, Dr. Korch leverages her wealth of expertise to mentor future healthcare professionals. She completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University on a full scholarship, where she also mentored undergraduate students. Currently, Dr. Korch serves as the Pharmacology Course Director for PAs at Midwestern University, teaching infectious disease pharmacology to students across various disciplines, including medical, physician assistant, dental, optometry, veterinary, and biomedical sciences students.

However, her contributions to the field extend beyond teaching. She has presented her research at national and international conferences and published in peer-reviewed journals, demonstrating her commitment to advancing medical knowledge. Her research focuses on cancer cell metabolomics and mechanisms of microbial latency, and she actively involves students in her research laboratory. Dr. Korch has been published in multiple journals, including the Journal of Bacteriology, Molecular Microbiology, Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology, and others. Dr. Korch has also served as a member of international and USA PhD thesis committees.

As a mentor, Dr. Korch excels in sharing her knowledge and experiences with aspiring healthcare professionals. She has deep expertise in microbiology, cancer and tumor biology, infectious disease, and pharmacology. Her guidance helps students build confidence as they conduct meaningful research, and Dr. Korch is motivated by students' "light bulb" moments. Many students have successfully continued to graduate healthcare programs, benefiting from her expertise and support.

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