Rowell Ashford

Rowell Ashford is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physician Assistant Studies at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Health Professions, with prior clinical appointments in UAB School of Medicine's OB/GYN and Family & Community Medicine departments. His research spans urogynecology, cancer education, and molecular therapies.

• Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of California, San Francisco (1996)
• Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology, Arizona State University (1992)

Research interests focus on urogynecological surgical outcomes, cervical carcinoma gene therapy, and cultural barriers in medical communication. His work includes multicenter clinical trials comparing surgical interventions for urinary incontinence and exploring tissue-specific promoters for targeted cancer treatments.

Recent publications emphasize urogynecological procedures, cancer education, and gene therapy applications. Notably, he contributed to studies on cystoscopy complications, surgical efficacy for stress incontinence, and SLPI promoter-driven molecular chemotherapy.

As Associate Medical Director of UAB's Physician Assistant Program, he bridges clinical practice and academic training. His collaborations span nursing, public health, and oncology disciplines.