Dr. Jennifer Szafran

Assistant Professor

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Biography

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.

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Experience

Assistant Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Teaches medical students and conducts research in pulmonary medicine focusing on lung fibroblast dynamics and metabolic regulation.

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Writing sample Candidate statement
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy