Research Interest

My primary interest is to understand the flow of information from the genome to the phenotype of an organism. This interest includes predicting the structure and function of genes and proteins from their primary sequence, predicting function from structure and finally simulating protein folding and ligand docking. These goals are the same as the goals of molecular biology, however, we use primarily computational approaches.

Clinical Focus

• Nephrology,
• Nephrology (Kidney)

Research Interest

High flux dialysis in in-vivo and in-vitro clearances, of small and middle molecular weight solutes; computerized capture, of interdialysis hemodynamics; biocompatibility of biomembranes;, dialysis-related amyloidosis

Clinical Focus

• Cancer > Urologic Oncology,
• Adrenal Cancer,
• Kidney Cancer - Urologic Oncology,
• Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy,
• Laparoscopic Surgical Procedures,
• Nerve Sparing Radical Prostatectomy,
• Prostate Cancer,
• Prostate Cancer - Robotic Radical Prostatectomy,
• Robotic Partial Nephrectomy,
• Robotics,
• Single Port Laparoscopy,
• Urologic Cancers - Urologic Oncology,
• Urology

Research Interest

Renal cell carcinoma and prostate cancer outcomes research and epidemiology.

Research Interest

Hearing loss is one of the most common sensory disorders. The pathology underlying sensory hearing loss is the irreversible loss of the inner ear sensory hair cells. These cells are highly specialized and function to transform sound pressure waves to electrical neural signals. Since mammals are unable to regenerate lost sensory hair cells, there is much interest in investigating the potential of endogenous progenitor cells in the cochlear and vestibular systems of mice.

Clinical Focus

• Cancer > Radiation Oncology,
• Cancer > Radiation Oncology > Radiation Therapy,
• Acoustic Neuroma ,
• Brain / Central Nervous System Tumors,
• Brain / Central Nervous System Tumors - Radiation Oncology,
• Cyberknife/radiosurgery,
• Leptommeningeal Disease,
• Leptommeningeal Disease - Radiation Oncology,
• Pediatric Cancers,
• Pediatric brain tumors,
• Pituitary Adenomas,
• Pituitary Adenomas - Radiation Oncology,
• Radiation Oncology,
• Radiosurgery,
• Skull Base Tumors ,
• Skull Base Tumors - Radiation Oncology,
• Spinal Cancer,
• Spinal Cancer - Radiation Oncology

Research Interest

Dr. Gibbs is a board-certified radiation oncologist who specializes in the treatment of CNS tumors. Her research focuses on developing new radiation techniques to manage brain and spinal tumors in adults and children. Dr. Gibbs has gained worldwide acclaim for her expertise in Cyberknife robotic radiosurgery.

Clinical Focus

• High Risk Pregnancies,
• Maternal and Fetal Medicine,
• Obstetrics

Research Interest

High Risk Obstetrics: preterm labor, preeclampsia, medical and surgical complications of pregnancy, prenatal diagnosis and therapy

Clinical Focus

• Anesthesia

Clinical Focus

• General Pediatrics,
• Infant, Newborn

Research Interest

Improve the safety and effectiveness of medicines used in children through the application of clinical pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmocogenomics to quantitatively guide pediatric therapeutic decision-making.

Research Interest

Optical Imaging of Bladder Cancer with Molecular Contrast Agents.

Clinical Focus

• Bladder Cancer,
• Carcinoma, Renal Cell,
• Chronic Kidney Insufficiency,
• Cryosurgery,
• Endoscopic Surgical Procedures,
• Kidney Cancer,
• Laparoscopy,
• Prostate Cancer,
• Surgical Procedures, Minimally Invasive,
• Ureteroscopy,
• Urologic Neoplasms

Research Interest

Our research aims to improve the global quality of care for patients with Urologic cancer with a particular focus on kidney cancer. We are evaluating the comparative effectiveness of various kidney cancer surgeries and their impact on chronic kidney disease and its downstream effects. We are investigating nanofluidic proteomic assays to diagnose kidney cancer and signatures of response to therapy. Finally, we are evaluating technologies applicable to endoscopic, laparoscopic and robotic surgery.