Gabriela Heslop, MD
PGY5
Professional interests: As it is still very early in my exposure to otolaryngology, I haven't yet figured out which subspecialty speaks most loudly to me.
Hobbies: I enjoy hot yoga, running, reading, and hiking.
What did you do before otolaryngology? While I had known for a long time that I was interested in medicine, in undergrad I developed an interest in international development and nutrition. I pursued these as my initial fields of study. In medical school, I became more aware and invested in learning about the challenges facing local communities in the USA and Canada, especially those affecting African-Americans. As a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Scholar, I was able to spend some of my time focused on health policy. I continue to be interested in this.
What is the biggest strength of our program? The faculty are truly invested in our learning, we have a well-rounded exposure to subspecialties, and, as co-residents, we take pride in looking out for one another.
Vishy, C.E., Swietlicki, E.A., Gazit, V., Amara, S., Heslop, G., Lu, J., Levin, M.S., & Rubin D.C.. Epimorphin regulates the intestinal stem cell niche via effects on the stromal microenvironment.. American Journal of Physiology Gastroenterology and Liver Physiology. 2018, Aug; 315(2): G185-G194. Cited in PubMed; PMID: 29631377.
Dube, L., Labban, A., Moubarac, J.-C., Heslop, G., Ma, Y., & Paquet, C.. A nutrition/health mindset on commercial Big Data and drivers of food demand in modern and traditional systems. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. 2014, Dec; 1331(1): 278-295.
Cited in PubMed; PMID: 25514866.
Heslop, G.N., Swietlicki, E., Lu, J., VIshy, C., Levin, M. & Rubin, D.C.. (2017). Epimorphin Regulation of Wnt and Bone Morphogenetic Protein Signaling in Crypt Epithelium Poster presented at: Meharry Medical College 61st Annual Student Research Day; Nashville, TN.
Heslop, G.N., Swietlicki, E., Lu, J., VIshy, C., Levin, M. & Rubin, D.C.. (2016). Epimorphin Regulation of Wnt and Bone Morphogenetic Protein Signaling in Crypt Epithelium Poster presented at: Eli Lily Scientific Research
Poster Session; Indianapolis, IN.
Heslop, G.N., Swietlicki, E., Lu, J., Vishy, C., Levin, M. & Rubin, D.C.. (2016). Epimorphin Regulation of Wnt and Bone Morphogenetic Protein Signaling in Crypt Epithelium Poster presented at: Meharry Translational
Research Center Conference; Nashville, TN.
Heslop, G.N., Swietlicki, S., Lu, J., Vishy, C., Levin, M., Rubin, D.C.. (2016). Epimorphin Regulation of Wnt and Bone Morphogenetic Protein Signaling in Crypt Epithelium Poster presented at: Washington University School of Medicine's 2016 Research Training Symposium and Poster Session; Saint Louis, MO.
Aldredge D, Anderson A, Heslop G & Osei I.. (2016). Health Access. Mobile Health App Pitch Oral Presentation presented at: 2100 Health and Technology Group, Meharry Medical College; Nashville, TN.
Alpha Omega Alpha (Member of AOA)
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Scholar
American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Student member
Dean's list 2015, 2016, 2017
Paul Milton Kleinholz Endowed Scholarship
Myron T. Kellye Scholarship
John K. & Verna Merrell Endowed Scholarship
First place, Medical student category, Poster presentation at Meharry
Vanderbilt Tennessee State Cancer Partnership Symposium