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About Maria Kwesiga

My research focuses on assessing cell response to novel therapeutics in physiological and pathological invitro cell culture systems with an emphasis on cardiovascular applications.

Students working with me will have a better understanding of the body’s response to treatments using clinically relevant research models and develop transferable skills that will promote excellence in their career interests.

Positions

2023 - Present Assistant Professor, Grand Valley State University ‐ Biomedical Sciences Department
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2022 - 2023 Visiting Professor, Grand Valley State University ‐ Biomedical Sciences Department
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Professional Service and Affiliations

Associate Faculty Member for H1 Connect, Grand Valley State University
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Honors and Awards

  • 2018 Cover story, Medical Sciences Journal, volume 6, issue 4 (December) "Investigative Study on Nitric Oxide Production in Human Dermal Fibroblast Cells under Normal and High Glucose Conditions"
  • 2018 Outstanding oral presentation, Michigan Physiological Society meeting, "Investigative Study on Nitric Oxide Production in Human Dermal Fibroblast Cells under Normal and High Glucose Conditions," Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI

Courses

  • BMS 250 - Anatomy and Physiology I
  • BMS 309 - Human Anatomy Lab

Education

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2015 - 2019 Ph.D. Biomedical Engineering, Michigan Technological University
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2007 - 2015 Doctor of Medicine, Universite d'Alger Benyoucef Benkhedda Faculte des Sciences Medicales
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Contact Information

Office: 230 Henry Hall
Phone: (616)331-3002
Email: kwesigam@gvsu.edu

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