Dr. Jennifer Szafran

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Jennifer Christine Houpy Szafran is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Chicago. Her research primarily focuses on the role of mTOR signaling in various metabolic pathways, particularly in human lung fibroblasts and its connection to TGF-ß-induced pulmonary fibrosis. In addition to her research, she has contributed to the medical education field with curriculum designed to teach resilience skills to medical students in clinical training. Her publications include work on oxidative metabolism and its implications for invasive mechanical ventilation, further emphasizing her interests in critical care and pulmonary medicine. Dr. Szafran's commitment to education extends to the development of workshops aimed at improving interprofessional educational practices.

Research Interests

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
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy