Biomedical Sciences
Biomedical Sciences
The Department of Biomedical Sciences is chaired by Dr. Xiaoning Bi. COMP faculty and staff responsible for the Biomedical Science portion of WesternU’s Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine curriculum are listed here with their contact information. For additional background information on selected faculty and staff, click on the name.
Faculty & Staff – Biomedical Sciences
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Interim Chair, Professor of Physiology, Daljit and Elaine Sarkaria Endowed Professor in Neuroscience
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Associate Dean, Biomedical Sciences and Research
Professor of Pharmacology
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Professor of Microbiology
Assistant Vice President for Research
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Professor of Immunology
Vice Dean, Academic Affairs
Faculty & Staff – Translational Research
Mohamed Radwan Ahmed, MD,
Vikrant Rai, PhD, MBBS
Emeritus Faculty
Jeffrey Felton, PhD
Steven J. Henriksen, PhD
James Martin, Dr.rer.nat.
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Professor of Physiology and Behavioral Sciences (Emeritus)
Stanley Wong, PhD
Support Staff
Sarah Warda
Adrianna Flores
Tammie McQuistan
Donovan Dang
As we continue to advance the mission of COMP, the Department of Biomedical Sciences remains committed to delivering an innovative and integrated osteopathic medical education that prepares our students for the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare.
In collaboration with the Department of Medical Anatomical Sciences, we provide a systems-based preclinical curriculum across the Pomona and Lebanon campuses, grounded in osteopathic principles and early clinical integration.
Our approach emphasizes interprofessional education, lifelong learning, and the development of compassionate, patient-centered physicians. At the same time, we are incorporating emerging technologies—including artificial intelligence, digital tools, and simulation-based learning—to enhance critical thinking and clinical reasoning.
Our faculty remain actively engaged in impactful research spanning basic, educational, translational, and clinical domains, while maintaining strong mentorship throughout students’ training.
We are proud to prepare future osteopathic physicians and scientists who will lead, innovate, and deliver high-quality care in a rapidly advancing medical landscape.