Education:
- PhD – Experimental Pathology, University of Texas Medical Branch
- Bachelor of Science – Zoology with a Minor in Medical Sciences, Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Biography:
Dr. Inaia Phoenix joined RUCOM as an Associate Professor of Basic Sciences in September 2024. With over 7 years experience in medical education, she is a seasoned medical educator with a dedication to innovative educational modalities. At RUCOM, Dr. Phoenix serves as co-course director for the Foundational Phase 1A and 2C courses collaborating with others to ensure integration and the creation of a transformational medical education curriculum.
Teaching Areas:
- Medical Microbiology
- Infectious Disease
- Immunology
Research Interests:
- Medical Education
Select Peer-Reviewed Publications:
- Indran SV, Lihoradova OA, Phoenix I, et al. Rift Valley fever virus MP-12 vaccine encoding Toscana virus NSs retains neuroinvasiveness in mice. J Gen Virol. 2013. DOI 10.1099/vir.0.051250-0
- Phoenix I, Nishiyama S, Lokugamage N, et al. N-Glycans on the Rift Valley fever virus Envelope Glycoproteins Gn and Gc Redundantly Support Viral Infection via DC-SIGN. Viruses. 2016. DOI 10.3390/v8050149
- Phoenix I, Lokugamage N, Nishiyama S. Ikegami T. Mutational Analysis of the Rift Valley Fever virus Glycoprotein Precursor Proteins for Gn Protein Expression. Viruses. 2016. DOI 10.3390/v8060151
- Alamer E, Carpio VH, Ibitokou AS, et al. Dissemination of non-typhoidal Salmonella during Plasmodium chabaudi infection affects anti-malarial immunity. Parasitol Res. 2019. DOI 10.1007/s00436-019-06349-z
Last Updated: 10/8/2024