Our Fellows

Zach grew up in Hutchinson, Minnesota, about an hour west of Minneapolis and St. Paul. He attended University of Minnesota Duluth and received a degree in Biochemistry and Chemistry. He stayed in Duluth for his first 2 years of medical school at the University of Minnesota Duluth campus, and then relocated to the Twin Cities for his 3rd and 4th years of medical school. He completed his internal medicine residency at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. Throughout all of his training, he developed a love of infectious diseases which paired well with his love of travel and exploration. His clinical interests include neglected tropical diseases, HIV management, and fostering a love of microbiology in students and residents alike. In his free time he enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, camping along the North shore, playing card games, and listening to history podcasts. 

Rinat was born in rural Russia, in a tiny village deep in the Taiga, where he grew up playing with horses and mastering gardening from his mom. His medical journey began at Sechenov University in Moscow, where he earned his medical degree. This was followed by a short research fellowship at the National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London, focusing on respiratory infections and immunity. He completed his medical residency at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, affiliated with Boston University, and then took a year for chief residency, learning the importance of a systemic and equitable approach to care.

Rinat is passionate about the interplay between pathogens and the host organism, particularly how microorganisms manipulate epigenetic pathways to influence the body's response. In his work, he aims to bridge the gap between cutting-edge advancements in medicine and daily practice, focusing on meaningful changes day by day.

He loves mountain skiing, is obsessed with fixing things (from a simple fan to complex human beings!), and is fascinated with technological advancements. If you ever read an article about someone starting to date an AI, it’s probably him!

Jonathan grew up in rural Tennessee. He completed his undergraduate degree in biology at Middle Tennessee State University and went on to attend medical school at the University of Tennessee in Memphis. He then went on to complete his internal medicine residency and an additional year as chief resident at the University of Tennessee as well. He is very excited to be continuing his education in infectious disease at the University of Minnesota. Jonathan's clinical interests in infectious disease include antimicrobial stewardship, general ID, and medical education. In his free time, Jonathan can be found spending time with wife and their three dogs, reading, playing video games, or relaxing/gardening in the backyard. 

Tom grew up in Shoreview, a suburb of St, Paul, Minnesota. He received a bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Minnesota. In the years between his bachelor’s degree and medical school, Tom spent 4 years conducting HIV research. He then received a master’s degree from Johns Hopkins University in Molecular Microbiology and Immunology. After his master’s degree, he spent time at the FDA conducting research in tuberculosis vaccine development and malaria immunology. He received his medical degree and completed his residency in internal medicine at the University of Minnesota. His clinical interests in infectious diseases are antimicrobial stewardship especially in the ICU, harm reduction opportunities with persons who inject drugs, and harm reduction opportunities to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections. In his free time, Tom spends time with his wife, 2 children, 2 dogs, going for long runs, bird watching, and as of late, trying his hand at fly-fishing. 

Johnathone was born and raised in San Diego, CA. He completed his undergraduate degree in Biochemistry at The University of Texas at Arlington, medical school at Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Auburn, Alabama and internal medicine residency at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines, IA. He has an interest in global health and antimicrobial stewardship. Outside of work, he enjoys hiking, photography and running. 

Alice largely grew up in Minnesota. She attended University of Michigan, where she received a Bachelor of Sciences in Cellular and Molecular Biology. She worked as a community health worker for AmeriCorps in Denver prior to her medical education. She graduated from the University of Minnesota School of Medicine and remained to complete her Internal Medicine – Pediatrics Residency. Alice has a passion for service and improvement of care of underserved populations including Indigenous, refugee and immigrant populations where often the infectious disease burden is disproportionately distributed. She will be completing a combined Medicine – Pediatrics Infectious Disease training. In her free time, Alice enjoys travel, backpacking, canoe trips, and gardening.