Nancy M. Lorenzon

Nancy M. Lorenzon is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Denver, within the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. She also serves as Director of Pre-Health Education & Advising and Director of the Professional Sciences Master’s program in Biomedical Sciences, playing a key role in shaping health and biomedical education at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Her educational background includes a Ph.D. in Anatomy & Neurobiology from the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center (1994) and a B.S. in Animal Behavior from Bucknell University (1988).

Dr. Lorenzon's research and teaching focus on interdisciplinary areas at the intersection of biology and health, including:

• Health Education
• Health Equity
• Cell Biology
• Neuroscience
• Biophysics
• Medical Ethics
• Ion Channels
• Human Disease

Her work emphasizes advancing educational experiences and opportunities in biomedical sciences and fostering collaborations between DU and medical research communities.

She is affiliated with the Interdisciplinary Research Institute for the Study of (in)Equality and contributes to equity in STEM education.

• National Association Of Advisors For The Health Professions
• National Professional Science Masters Association

Through her leadership roles, Dr. Lorenzon actively develops programs that support student pathways into health professions and strengthens academic partnerships with medical and research institutions. She is based in Nagel Hall, Denver, CO, and continues to impact both teaching and institutional programming in health sciences.