Hannah Korah

MS III
College of Medicine – Tucson
Year Entered Program: 
2020
Grad Year: 
2024
Degrees Received: 

B.S. in Microbiology and Cell Science and minor in Bioinformatics (Graduated Spring 2018)

Current: 
MS3
PhD Program: 
Medical Pharmacology
Thesis Advisor: 
Mohab Ibrahim, PhD, MD
About Me: 

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 is currently completing her PhD in Medical Pharmacology. She enjoys hiking, trail running, 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.

Honors & Awards: 
  • 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.

     

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)

Posters/Presentations

  • "An Update on Serial External Rotation Shoulder Spica Cast Application for Fixed Internal Rotation Contracture/Shoulder Dysplasia in Pediatirc Patients with Brachial Plexus Birth Injuries". Bercu C, Korah H, Rosner B, Bernal I, Elias Y, Schreiber V, Berger A. Poster presentation at the Narakas Club in Turin, Italy (Oct24-26, 2024).
  • “Spinal Mechanisms of Pain Processing in Alzheimer's Disease: Raising Awareness of the Need for Adaptative Drug Prescribing in Neurodegenerative Disease” Korah HE, McCleary AT, Washington SM, Ibrahim MM, Martin LF. Poster presentation at the Arizona Biological and Biomedical Sciences (ABBS) Department of Pharmacology Recruitment Fair. (January 2023).
  • “Spinal Mechanisms of Pain Processing in Alzheimer's Disease: Raising Awareness of the Need for Adaptative Drug Prescribing in Neurodegenerative Disease” Korah HE, McCleary AT, Washington SM, Ibrahim MM, Martin LF. Plenary Presentation Presented at the 1st Annual Arizona Neurosurgery and Neurology Student Conference (March 2023).
  • “Spinal Mechanisms of Pain Processing in Alzheimer's Disease: Raising Awareness of the Need for Adaptative Drug Prescribing in Neurodegenerative Disease” Korah HE, McCleary AT, Washington SM, Ibrahim MM, Martin LF. Data Blitz presentation at the University of Arizona College of Medicine Research Day (March 2023).
  • “Peer Support for First Year Medical Students at UA COM-T” Korah HE, Nguyen L, Lebensohn P, Siwik V.  Poster Presentation at the University of Arizona College of Medicine Research Day (March 2023).
  • “Spinal Mechanisms of Pain Processing in Alzheimer's Disease: Raising Awareness of the Need for Adaptative Drug Prescribing in Neurodegenerative Disease” Korah HE, McCleary AT, Washington SM, Ibrahim MM, Martin LF. Poster presentation at the University of Arizona-Tucson Pain Symposium (March 2023).
  • “Spinal Mechanisms of Pain Processing in Alzheimer's Disease: Raising Awareness of the Need for Adaptative Drug Prescribing in Neurodegenerative Disease” Korah HE, McCleary AT, Washington SM, Ibrahim MM, Martin LF. Poster presentation at the American Physician Scientist Association (APSA) national conference (April 2023).
  • “Partial Sciatic Nerve Ligation: A Mouse Model of Chronic Neuropathic Pain” Korah HE, Cheng K, Washington SM, Flowers ME, Stratton HJ, Patwardhan A, Ibrahim MM, Martin LF. – the University of Arizona-Tucson Department of Surgery (DOS) Research Day (April 2023).
  • “Spinal Mechanisms of Pain Processing in Alzheimer's Disease: Raising Awareness of the Need for Adaptative Drug Prescribing in Neurodegenerative Disease” Korah HE, McCleary AT, Washington SM, Ibrahim MM, Martin LF. Podium presentation at the University of Arizona-Tucson Medical Research Student Association (MRSA)Journal Club (Sept 2023).
  • “Novel Local Flaps for the Pediatric Hand Surgeon.” Korah HE, Silva S, Calderon T, Mounsey M, Ballester-Maldonado JA, Perry L, Galvez MG. Podium Presentation at the Pediatric Hand Study Group (PHSG) Conference in Boston, MA (April 2024).
  • “Improvement of Thenar Bulk Appearance in Ezaki-Incision Index Finger Pollicization with Adipofascial Flap Fashioned from Pouce Flottant/Rudimentary Thumb.” Bercu C, Korah H, Thomas W, Fader M, Temple T, Berger A. Poster Presentation at the Pediatric Hand International Society of Surgeons (PHISOS) Meeting (July 2024).
  • “Improvement of Thenar Bulk Appearance in Ezaki-Incision Index Finger Pollicization with Adipofascial Flap Fashioned from Pouce Flottant/Rudimentary Thumb.” Bercu C, Korah H, Rosner B, Kapila N, Berger A. Podium Presentation at the International Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Head and Hand Therapy Triennial Congress, Washington DC. (Upcoming March 2025.)
  • "Upcycling a Regional Anesthesia Nerve Stimulator into an Inexpensive and Reusable Intraoperative Nerve Stimulator" Bercu C, Korah HE, Rosner B, Berger A. Poster Presentation at the IFSSH and IFSHT Triennial Congress in Washington, DC (March 2025).

Professional Memberships:

  • AMA – since July 2020
  • ASPS – since April 2023

Languages:

  • Fluent in English and Malayalam
Selected Publications: 

Peer-Reviewed Scientific Manuscript Publications

  1. 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.
  2. 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)
  3. 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)
  4. 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)
  5. 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)
  6. 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)
  7. 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)
  8. 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)
  9. 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)
  10. 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)
  11. Korah HE, Scholl UI (2015). An Update of Familial Hyperaldosteronism. Hormone and Metabolic Research. (PMID: 26445452)
  12. 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. 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.
MD-PhD Committee Student Rep: 
MD-PhD Committee Student Rep