Care Philosophy
CU Medicine is the largest and most comprehensive multi-specialty physician group practice in the Rocky Mountain region. CU Medicine has over 75 CU Medicine primary and specialty healthcare clinics across Colorado's Front Range and metro Denver. We also offer virtual visits, also known as telehealth or telemedicine.
Credentials
Doctor of Philosphy
Scheduling Phone Number
720-848-0000
Gender
Female
Languages
English, Navajo
UCHealth Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion - Anschutz Medical Campus
Phone: 720-848-0000 720-848-0000
Provider Information
Department
Associate Professor, Biomedical Informatics
Professional Memberships
AISES, member ASHG, Member SACNAS, Lifetime member SMBE, Member
Research and Grants
Research Interests for Patients
My research focuses broadly on personalizing medicine, using genetic information and biomarkers for tailored treatment, in relation to pharmacogenomics as well as understanding the ethical, cultural, and social implications of genomic research with populations historically underrepresented in health research. My current research includes studying cytochrome P450 genetic variation in Indigenous communities (e.g., American Indian and Alaska Native peoples), with a focus on CYP2A6 variation in relation to nicotine metabolism and smoking cessation, as well as understanding the ways in which adaptations to diverse local environments may have impacted modern pharmacogenomic variation and evolutionary medicine. My other projects include exploring the perspectives of tribal members on genetic research with tribes and developing guidelines and policies in partnership with tribes. All of my projects strive to use community based participatory research approach and include cultural and Indigenous knowledge.
Education and Training
Undergraduate Schools
BA, Arizona State University (AZ) (2006)
BS, Arizona State University (AZ) (2006)
Graduate Schools
PhD, University of Washington (2013)
Information for referring providers
Referral Contact Phone
720-848-0000