Meet Malay Chaklader, PhD!
Instructor
Medicine, Division of Cardiology
Clinical interests: Cardiovascular disease, Neurodevelopmental disorders (including Down Syndrome), Hematopathology.
Research interests: Cardiovascular biology, Regeneration and Stem Cell Biology.
Educational interests: Teaching Cell and Developmental Biology, Immunobiology.
Hobbies: I enjoy gardening, especially growing seasonal flowers and vegetables, which keeps me grounded and connected to nature. I'm also passionate about drawing and painting, often use my art as a creative outlet. Traveling fuels my curiosity, and I love capturing moments through photography, combining visual storytelling with exploration.
Fun fact: I relocated across the country for science - and brought my coffee maker before my bed.
Clinical interests: Teen depression, general preventative care
Education interests: Resident and medical student teaching
Hobbies: Exploring AZ with my family!
Fun fact: I was born right handed but broke my right arm at a young age so I became left handed instead!
Christopher Komanapalli, MD
Clinical Associate Professor
Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery
Clinical interests: Surgical management of Atrial fibrillation, Coronary artery disease, Aortic aneurysm surgery
Hobbies: Yoga, long distance running
Fun fact: I have run a 32 half marathon distances since 2018