Umapathy Sundaram

Known as Uma, Dr. Umapathy Sundaram has guided more than 70 doctoral-level trainees and 30 medical students during his two decades at Marshall University. As Senior Advisor for Veterans Affairs and Translational Sciences, he also leads initiatives supported by the NIH and VA that target IBD and nutrient transport disorders. A gastroenterologist and professor, Uma’s academic path began with bioengineering at Johns Hopkins, continued with medical school at Toledo, and advanced through residencies and fellowships at Michigan and Yale.