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Jennifer Christine Szafran, MD, is an Assistant Professor in the Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago. Her research focuses on mTOR signaling and its regulation of multiple metabolic pathways in human lung fibroblasts, particularly in the context of pulmonary fibrosis and TGF-ß's role in these processes. She has contributed to the understanding of arginine metabolism in TGF-ß-induced activation and has explored the metabolic reprogramming driven by ATF4 in TGF-ß-treated lung fibroblasts. Besides her research, Dr. Szafran is actively involved in medical education, developing curricula aimed at teaching resilience skills to medical students amidst stressful clinical events. She has published various studies in reputable journals and presented her work at conferences, contributing significantly to the field of pulmonary medicine and medical training.
University of Chicago • Chicago, IL
Teaches medical students and conducts research in pulmonary medicine focusing on lung fibroblast dynamics and metabolic regulation.
Department of Philosophy