Kim Tran

Kim Tran, M.D., Ph.D., serves as Professor and Director of the Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences Program while holding concurrent professorships in the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Program, Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences Program, and Department of Physiology and Pharmacology.

Her educational credentials include:

• Postdoctoral Training, University of Missouri-Kansas City
• Ph.D. in Medical Sciences, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Japan
• Advanced Training in Clinical Cardiology, Hamamatsu University Hospital, Japan
• Residency in Internal Medicine & Cardiology, HCMC University Hospitals
• M.D., University of Medicine and Pharmacy at HoChiMinh City, Vietnam

Dr. Tran's research centers on cardiovascular pathophysiology with specialized focus on G protein-coupled receptor signaling mechanisms. Her work bridges pharmacological interventions and physiological systems, particularly examining signal transduction pathways in cardiac function and disease progression. This interdisciplinary approach integrates molecular pharmacology with clinical cardiology to develop therapeutic strategies for cardiovascular disorders.

Her academic leadership extends to directing doctoral training while maintaining active roles across multiple graduate programs, reflecting significant institutional commitment to biomedical education.