Leadership & Staff
The MD Center is comprised of over 32 faculty members from various departments, schools, centers and clinics at the University of Minnesota and M Health Fairview.
These faculty members, their labs, students, and staff are lead by the MD Center Director, Dr. Peter Kang. Under his leadership, Dr. James Ervasti runs the research initiatives, Dr. Peter Karachunski serves as director of adult and pediatric clinical care, and Dr. Dawn Lowe serves as training director.
MD Center Leadership
Director Peter B. Kang, MD, FAAN
Research Director James Ervasti, PhD
Clinical Director Peter Karachunski, MD
Training Director Dawn Lowe, PhD
Administrative Director Jennifer Myhre
MD Center Staff
Physical Therapist Molly Stark
Research Coordinator Andrew Thesing
Research Coordinator Allison Johnston
Research Coordinator Ellen Poppy
Genetic Research Coordinator Seth Stafki
Research Manager Sarah Hilbert
Administrative Specialist Samantha Cozine