Patricia E. Molina

Dr. Molina completed her MD training in Guatemala, Central America. Thereafter, she pursued a PhD in Physiology at LSUHSC. Since becoming a faculty member at LSUHSC, Dr. Molina obtained tenure and has been named Richard Ashman, PhD Professor in Phsiology. In September 2008, she was appointed Department Head for Physiology. Dr. Molina’s research has been funded continuously since completing her PhD degree. She has mentored several undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral trainees. Dr. Molina’s a member of the faculty of the School of Graduate Studies, the Graduate Education Committee in Physiology, The Graduate Advisory Council, and is a mentor for the LSUHSC Interdisciplinary Graduate Program. Dr. Molina is an active member of several committees within the LSUHSC and is also actively involved in the Scientific Community outside the institution. Currently, she is the Chair for the National Hispanic Science Network on Drug Abuse and Past President of the American Physiological Society.