The M.D./Ph.D. program at the University of Toledo on the Health Science Campus consists of a diverse group of excellent students, faculty, staff, and alumni. These people are the foundation of our program. We are proud of everyone who contributes to the M.D./Ph.D. program, and this page is dedicated to those people.
The content of this page includes information on the students of the M.D./Ph.D. program, the faculty & staff of the M.D./Ph.D. program, and alumni of the M.D./Ph.D. program.
The Students of the M.D./Ph.D Program
The students of the M.D./Ph.D. program are highly qualified and talented students with interests both in clinical medicine and medical science research. Our students play an active role in the program through participation in numerous events and activities held throughout the year.
Current M.D./Ph.D. Students 
Jehnan, Cynthia, Damien, Carmen, JP, Laura, Paul, Thomas, John, Michael, Dr. Greenfield
Cynthia Kenmuir
Med 3
Research Project: I study the role of the Eph family of receptor tyrosine kinases as guidance molecules for establishing topography during the development of the somatosensory system and during reinnervation following peripheral nerve injury.
Advisor and Track: Dr. Richard Lane, PhD; Neuroscience and Neurological Disorders
Hometown: Lisbon, OH
Undergraduate School and Major: Baldwin-Wallace College. Majors: Neuroscience and Biology. Minors: Chemistry and Psychology
email: cynthia.kenmuir@utoledo.edu
John Lazarus
Med 3
Research Project: The role of IL-10 in the murine model of Lyme disease
Advisor and Track: Dr. R. Mark Wooten, PhD; Molecular Basis of Disease
Hometown: Thanjavur, India
Undergraduate School and Major: Calvin College, Biochemistry
email: john.lazarus@utoledo.edu
Carmen Quatman
Med 3
Research Project: Multi-faceted approach to modeling anterior cruciate ligament knee injury mechanisms
Advisors and Track: Dr. Sonia Najjar PhD, co-advised by Dr. Vijay Goel, PhD and Dr. Timothy Hewett, PhD; Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases
Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
Undergraduate School and Major: Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, Pre-medicine, Biology
email: carmen.quatman@utoledo.edu
Thomas Blomquist
Grad 4
Research Project: Investigation of genetic variations altering ERCC5 (XPG) expression in the lung
Advisor and Track: Dr. James C. Willey, MD; Cancer Biology
Hometown: San Jose, CA
Undergraduate School and Major: San Jose State University, Systems Physiology BS
email: thomas.blomquist@utoledo.edu
Jehnan Liu
Grad 4
Research Project: Link between obesity and cancer development
Advisor and Track: Dr. Sonia M. Najjar, PhD; Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Undergraduate School and Major: University of California, Berkeley
email: jehnan.liu@utoledo.edu
Damien Earl
Grad 3
Research Project: Regulation of rat hippocampal L-type voltage-gated calcium channels during and following chronic flurazepam treatment
Advisor and Track: Dr. Elizabeth Tietz, PhD; Neuroscience and Neurological Disorders
Hometown: Salem, OH
Undergraduate School and Major: Kent State University, Biochemistry
email: damien.earl@utoledo.edu
JP Lavik
Grad 2
Research Project: Host/pathogen interactions in Lyme disease
Advisor and Track: Dr. R. Mark Wooten, PhD; Infection, Immunology and Transplantation
Hometown: Mentor, OH
Undergraduate School and Major: Case Western Reserve University, Biology BA and Chemistry BA
email: john-paul.lavik@utoledo.edu
Lauren Stanoszek
Grad 2
Research Project: DNA repair genes and their association with lung cancer susceptibility
Advisor and Track: Dr. James C. Willey, MD; Cancer Biology
Hometown: North Huntington, PA
Undergraduate School and Major: Bucknell University, Biology BA, Spanish minor
email: lauren.stanoszek@utoledo.edu
Michael Robinson
Grad 1
Research Project: Synthesis of small molecules for use as glioblastoma therapeutics and as tools to study a novel form of cell death
Advisors and Track: Dr. William Maltese, PhD, Department of Cancer Biology and Biochemistry; Dr. Paul Erhardt, PhD, Department of Medicinal Chemistry; Cancer Biology Track
Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
Undergraduate School and Major: Denison University, Chemistry BS
email: michael.robinson3@utoledo.edu
Laura Halpin
Med 2
Hometown: Mentor, OH
Undergraduate School and Major: University of Toledo, Biology and Chemistry
email: laura.halpin@utoledo.edu
Paul Schroder
Med 2
Hometown: Strongsville, OH
Undergraduate School and Major: John Carroll University, Chemistry
email: paul.schroder@utoledo.edu
Jessica Arden
Med 1
Hometown: Shelby Township, MI
Undergraduate School and Major: Calvin College, Biochemistry and French
email: jessica.arden@utoledo.edu
Kevin Clifford
Med 1
Hometown: Sarasota, FL
Undergraduate School and Major: University of South Florida, Chemistry
email: kevin.clifford@utoledo.edu
The Faculty and Staff of the M.D./Ph.D. Program
The faculty and staff of the M.D./Ph.D. program hold positions in either the College of Medicine, the College of Graduate Studies, or both. Representatives from both schools serve on the M.D./Ph.D. committee, which plays an integral role in the organization of the program. Among other functions, the M.D./Ph.D. committee provides the program with organization, plays an integral role in the admissions process, and conducts business related to the program.
The M.D./Ph.D. Committee
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Alumni and friends of the M.D./Ph.D. program of the University of Toledo are encouraged to participate in the Graduate School Alumni Association as well as the Medical School Alumni Association. These organizations focus on developing and implementing ways to effectively keep our graduates in touch with each other as well as their alma mater.
Alumni interested in participating in current M.D./Ph.D. program affairs or tracking down other alumni are encouraged to contact the Office of Alumni Affairs. The M.D./Ph.D. program of today benefits from suggestions and services provided by its alumni.