معرفی
Elitsa Ananieva-Stoyanova, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor holding multiple roles at Des Moines University (DMU), including affiliation with the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) program, Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (MSBS), and Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences programs. She serves in the Department of Biochemistry and Nutrition within the College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Education:
- Postdoctoral Fellow in Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise – Virginia Tech
- Ph.D. in Biochemistry – Virginia Tech
- M.Sc. in Biotechnology – Sofia University (Bulgaria)
Research Interests: Her expertise spans immunometabolism, T cell immunity, cancer biology, cell cycle regulation, thyroid biochemistry, and clinical applications of biochemical principles. She integrates metabolic pathways with immune function and oncologic processes.
Teaching & Service:
- Course Director for Clinical Sciences III (Endocrine) and Foundational Sciences I
- Lecturer in Special Topics in Microbiology, Medical Physiology, and Frontiers in Cell Biology
- Academic roles include Chair of Research and Grants Committee (University level), IACUC committee member, and COM Strategic Action Team
- National Faculty for NBOME (COMLEX/COMAT item development)
Professional Engagement:
- Leadership in American Society of Nutrition's Nutritional Immunology group (past Chair, minisymposium organizer)
- Reviewer for Advances in Nutrition and Iowa Science Foundation
Community Involvement: Engaged in science outreach programs with local schools (e.g., APEX, Girls/Boys in Science Fairs) and mentoring initiatives.
