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Alfred Fisher, MD, Geriatrics, Omaha, NE

Alfred Fisher MD PhD


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

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  • 730 S 38th AveOmaha, NE 68105

  • Phone+1 402-559-9600

  • Fax+1 402-559-8228

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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
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • Geriatric 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

  • Dr. Katlic’s Harman Lecture: Geriatric Surgery Expertise in 2025
    Dr. Katlic’s Harman Lecture: Geriatric Surgery Expertise in 2025April 11th, 2025
  • Medical Research Highlights, April 2025
    Medical Research Highlights, April 2025April 9th, 2025
  • Amino Acid's Increase Suspected in Diabetes
    Amino Acid's Increase Suspected in DiabetesFebruary 12th, 2016

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