PhD phase of Marshall University’ s BS to PhD Biomedical Research program. From a young age, Turner was captivated by science, a passion that evolved into a focused interest in neurobiology and addiction research. At Marshall, she has excelled academically, graduating with honors in biological sciences while having gained extensive lab experience from studying opioid exposure in neonates to exploring the gut-brain axis. Her leadership as president of the Astronomy Club and her outreach to local schools reflect her commitment to both science and community. Now pursuing her PhD, Turner aspires to publish impactful research, complete a postdoctoral fellowship, and eventually lead her own lab.
Marshall University’ s BS to PhD Biomedical Research program is a collaborative initiative between the School of Medicine and the College of Science. Designed to streamline the academic path for aspiring researchers, the program enables students to earn both degrees in just seven years— accelerating their journey toward impactful scientific careers.
Marshall Health Network Expands Heart Failure Care
Marshall Health Network has expanded specialized heart failure care to its Huntington Internal Medicine Group( HIMG) campus, providing greater access to advanced cardiac care for patients in the region. As part of this growth, Carlos Rueda, MD, FACC, has been named medical director of heart failure services at HIMG. Rueda, who joined Marshall Health in 2018, is the region’ s only board-certified, fellowship-trained heart failure specialist. At HIMG, Rueda works with Shari Wiley, APRN, FNP-BC, AACC, CHFN, a cardiology nurse practitioner with more than 30 years of experience, to offer early intervention and personalized treatment plans for heart failure that may include weight management, medication therapy, remote monitoring, care for pulmonary hypertension, and the use of specialized devices.
Image: Carlos Rueda, MD, FACC.
Image: Hannah Turner
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