Research Division
Professor
Assistant Dean for Faculty Development
Dr. Mulla completed his master’s and Ph.D. degrees in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the University of South Florida College of Public Health in Tampa.
Dr. Mulla completed his master’s and Ph.D. degrees in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the University of South Florida College of Public Health in Tampa. Prior to joining the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in 2006, Dr. Mulla was a faculty member at the El Paso Regional Campus of the University of Texas School of Public Health at Houston (UT-Houston). He has worked over 20 years as an epidemiologist and authored over 95 papers in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Mulla’s honors include the Outstanding Teacher Award from UT-Houston, and the Professional Achievement Award from the University of Arizona Alumni Association in Tucson. Dr. Mulla is certified by the National Board of Public Health Examiners.
Research Associate
Sheralyn Sanchez obtained her undergraduate degree from Arizona State University in microbiology (2005). She earned an MPH in maternal and child health from the University of Arizona (2009).
Throughout her career she has held research positions at NIH/NIDDK and in the private sector. She has worked with Native American communities in the Southwest, to address health promotion especially on chronic diseases, obesity and nutritional issues.