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Alfred Fisher, MD, Geriatrics, Omaha, NE

AlfredFisherMDPhD

Geriatrics Omaha, NE

Professor and Chief, Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology, and Palliative Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center

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  • Office

    730 S 38th Ave
    Omaha, NE 68105
    Phone+1 402-559-9600
    Fax+1 402-559-8228

Education & Training

  • University of California (San Francisco)
    University of California (San Francisco)Fellowship, Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine), 2001 - 2002
  • University of California (San Francisco)
    University of California (San Francisco)Residency, Internal Medicine, 1999 - 2001
  • Weill Cornell Medicine
    Weill Cornell MedicineClass of 1999
  • Cornell University
    Cornell UniversityPhD, Michael Caudy (Cell Biology and Genetics), 1998
  • Loyola Marymount University
    Loyola Marymount UniversityBS, Biochemistry, 1987 - 1991

Certifications & Licensure

  • NE State Medical License
    NE State Medical License 2018 - 2026
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2001 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2005 - 2018
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Geriatric Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Rising STARS program award University of Texas, 2013
  • Award for Excellence in Mentoring University of Pittsburgh, Institute on Aging Symposium, 2013
  • Mentor of Best Post-Doctoral Scholar Poster University of Pittsburgh, Institute on Aging Symposium, 2011, 2013
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Analyzing cell physiology in C elegans with fluorescent ratiometric reporters  
    H. Wang, U. Karadge, W.H. Humphries, and A.L. Fisher, Methods, 1/1/2014
  • Identification of a genetic interaction between the tumor suppressor EAF2 and the retinoblastoma protein (Rb) signaling pathway in C elegans and prostate cancer cells  
    L. Cai, D. Wang, A.L. Fisher, and Z. Wang, Biochem Biophys Res Commun, 1/1/2014
  • TATN-1 mutations reveal a novel role for tyrosine as a metabolic signal that influences developmental decisions and longevity in Caenorhabditis elegans  
    A.A. Ferguson, S.S. Roy SS, K.N. Kormanik, Y. Kim, K.J. Dumas, V.B. Ritov, D. Matern, P.J. Hu, and A.L. Fisher, PLOS Genetics, 1/1/2013
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Genes involved in mevalonate and ubiquione metabolism are essential for delayed muscle aging
    L. Kashyap and A.L. Fisher, International Worm Meeting, 1/1/2011
  • DAF-12 regulates a connected network of genes to ensure robust developmental decisions
    D. Hochbaum and A.L. Fisher, International Worm Meeting, 1/1/2011
  • Identification of a Novel Role for Tyrosine Aminotransferase in Insulin Signaling
    A. Ferguson, Y. Kim, K. Kormanik, P. Hu, and A.L. Fisher, International Worm Meeting, 1/1/2011
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Lectures

  • Aromatic Amino Acids in Health, Aging, and Disease 
    8/1/2014
  • Role of Tyrosine in Insulin Resistance 
    4/1/2014
  • Tyrosine, Insulin Signaling, and Diabetes Risk 
    10/1/2013
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Press Mentions

  • Amino Acid's Increase Suspected in Diabetes
    Amino Acid's Increase Suspected in DiabetesFebruary 12th, 2016