B.S. in Microbiology and Cell Science and minor in Bioinformatics (Graduated Spring 2018)
Hannah is an MD/PhD student at the University of Arizona-Tucson who joined the program in 2020. In 2018, she graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in microbiology and cell science with a minor in bioinformatics. After graduation, Hannah dedicated 2 years at the National Institutes of Health (NIH)-NIDA branch to research novel therapeutic treatments for opioid addiction in a behavioral animal model. She completed her PhD in Medical Pharmacology. She enjoys trail running, hiking and reading in her free time. Hannah is looking forward to experiencing the variety of opportunities the program has to offer her in helping her decide the right path and specialty best fit for her.
- University Research Scholar at the University of Florida (UF) (2017-2018).
- IRTA fellow at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) (2018-2020).
- ‘Best Abstract’ at the 1st Annual Arizona Neurosurgery and Neurology Student Conference (March 2023).
- Hank Yamamura Pharmacology Travel Award recipient ($500) for APSA 2023 joint conference.
- Invited Guest Lecturer for International Lecture on Compression-Only CPR at Kottayam Valiyapalli, Kerala, India (01/07/2024).
- Graduate Professional Student Council (GPSC) Travel Award recipient ($958.03) for PHSG 2024 conference (June 1, 2024)
- Hank Yamamura Pharmacology Travel Award recipient ($500) for PHSG 2024 conference.
- Distinction in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson.
- PRS Preview 2024-2025 Medical Student Scholar
Paid Positions:
- Graduate Student, University of Arizona – Department of Pharmacology, Tucson, AZ (2022-2024)
- Tutor for Step 1 USMLE Exam, UA-COMT, AZ (2022-2024)
Professional Memberships:
- AMA – since July 2020
- ASPS – since April 2023
Languages:
- Fluent in English and Malayalam
Book Publication
Korah H, Weaver N, Stanley S, Galvez MG. Orphan Applicants in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: Pathways & Opportunities. Leanpub; Oct 05, 2025. https://leanpub.com/PSOinPRS
Peer-Reviewed Scientific Manuscript Publications
- Korah HE, Bercu C, Popp M, Berger A. From Tooth to Phalanx: The First Reported Case of Porphyromonoas endodontalis Causing Osteomyelitis of the Proximal Phalanx. ePlasty. 2025. (PMID: 40778249)
- Bercu C, Rosner B, Chaudhry A, Korah H, Bernal I, Berger A. (2025). Artificial Intelligence in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Education: Accuracy and Validity of ChatGPT-4o Versus UpToDate as a Learning Tool for Trainees. ePlasty
- Bercu C, Rosner B, Korah H, Thomas W, Berger A. (2025) Improvement of thenar bulk appearance in index finger pollicization with adipofascial flap fashioned from pouce flottant/rudimentary thumb. J Hand Microsurg. (PMID: 40224953)
- Ismail K, Curfman V, Park J, Louis EM, Korah H, Washington SM, Ibrahim M, Martin L. Optimizing Photoneuromodulation Techniques: The Role of Green Light-Emitting Diodes in Pain Management. March 2025. JoVE. (PMID: 40227987)
- Bossert JM, Caldwell KE, Korah HE, Batista A, Bonbrest H, Fredriksson I, Jackson SN, Sulima A, Rice KC, Zaveri NT, and Shaham Y. (2024). Effect of chronic delivery of the partial MOR/NOP agonist AT-201 and the NOP antagonist J-113397 on heroin relapse in a rat model of opioid maintenance. Pyschopharmacology. (PMID: 39269500)
- Korah HE, Leis A, Berger A, Galvez MG. (2024). Pediatric Hand Surgery Training: A Spectrum of Educational Resources. Journal of Hand Surgery – Global Online. (PMID: 39166206)
- Wilkes BJ, Archer D, Farmer A, Bass C, Korah HE, et al. (2024). Cortico-Basal Ganglia White Matter Microstructure is Linked to Restricted Repetitive Behavior in Autism Spectrum Disorder. Molecular Autism. (PMID: 38254158)
- Korah HE, Cheng K, Washington SM, Flowers ME, Stratton HJ, Patwardhan A, Ibrahim MM, Martin LF. (2022). Partial Sciatic Nerve Ligation: A Mouse Model of Chronic Neuropathic Pain to Study the Antinociceptive Effect of Novel Therapies. Journal of Visualized Experiments (JoVE). (PMID: 36282702)
- Reiner DJ, Lofaro OM, Applebey SV, Korah H, et al. (2019). Role of Projections between Piriform Cortex and Orbitofrontal Cortex in Relapse to Fentanyl Seeking after Palatable Food Choice-Induced Voluntary Abstinence. J. Neurosci. (PMID: 32051327)
- Bossert JM, Kyatkin E, Korah HE, et al. (2019). In a Rat Model of Opioid Maintenance, the G-protein-Biased MOR Agonist TRV130 Decreases Relapse to Oxycodone Seeking and Taking and Prevents Oxycodone-Induced Brain Hypoxia. Biol. Psych. (BPS 14134)
- Wilkes BJ, Bass CR, Korah HE, Febo M, Lewis MH. (2019). Volumetric Magnetic Resonance and Diffusion Tensor Imaging of C58/J Mice: Neural Correlates of Repetitive Behavior. Brain Imaging Behav. (PMID:31342238)
- Ballmann C, Thiel A, Korah HE, Reis A, Saeger W, Stepanow S, Köhrer K, Reifenberger G, Knobbe-Thomsen CB, Knappe UJ, Scholl UI (2018). USP8 Mutations in Pituitary Adenomas - Targeted Analysis by Next generation Sequencing. J. Endocrine Soc. (PMID: 29600293)
- Korah HE, Scholl UI (2015). An Update of Familial Hyperaldosteronism. Hormone and Metabolic Research. (PMID: 26445452)
- Nguyen DV, Li Calzi S, Shaw LC, Kielczewski JL, Korah HE, Grant MB (2013). An ocular view of the IGF-IGFBP system. Growth Horm IGF. (PMID: 23578754)
Peer-Reviewed Online Medical Education Articles
- Korah, Hannah. G5P3114. Under Review
- Korah, Hannah. The Wall at Mile 20. July 14, 2025. Featured front-page article.
- Korah Hannah. How Kindness Saved My Life: A Beginner’s Guide to Arizona. Oct 21, 2024. Featured front-page article.
- Korah Hannah. Loving My Dirty Skin. In-Training Magazine. May 10, 2024. Featured front-page article.
- Korah Hannah. Thirunagari Prem. Stories from the Southwest: Free Health Clinics in Tucson, Arizona. In-Training Magazine. June 5, 2023. Featured front-page.
- Korah Hannah. Behind the Bars of the Healthcare System: Mental and Physical Health Disparities in America’s Prisons. In-Training Magazine. March 17, 2022. Featured front-page.
- Korah Hannah. Why Medical Students Need to be Trained in Vulnerability. In-Training Magazine. Oct 21, 2020.
Abstract Publications
- Bercu C, Korah H, Rosner B, Kapila N, Berger A. Improvement of Thenar Bulk Appearance in Index Finger Pollicization with Adipofascial Flap Fashioned from Pouce Flottant/Rudimentary Thumb. International Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Head and Hand Therapy Triennial Congress, Washington DC. March 2025.
- Korah HE, Cheng K, Washington SM, Flowers ME, Stratton HJ, Patwardhan A, Ibrahim MM, Martin LF. Partial Sciatic Nerve Ligation: A Mouse Model of Chronic Neuropathic Pain to Study the Antinociceptive Effect of Novel Therapies. Department of Surgery Research Day at the University of Arizona-Tucson. 2023.
- Yasmeh JP, Korah H, Hostler A, Mazarei M, Chen K, Gurtner GC, Mason AC. Reconstruction In Augmentation Mammoplasty Associated Desmoid Fibromatosis. Plastic Surgery Research Council (PSRC) 69th Annual Meeting. 2023.
- Korah HE, Silva S, Calderon T, Mounsey M, Ballester-Maldonado JA, Perry L, Galvez MG. Novel Local Flaps for the Pediatric Hand Surgeon. Pediatric Hand Study Group Annual Meeting at Boston’s Children’s Hospital. 2024.
- Korah HE, Leis A, Berger A, Galvez MG. Pediatric Hand Surgery Training: A Spectrum of Educational Resources. Journal of Hand Surgery – Global Online. Department of Surgery Research Day at the University of Arizona-Tucson. 2024.

