Irina Nizamutdinova, MD, PhD

Dr. Irina Tsoy Nizamutdinova serves as the Chair of the Department of Applied Biomedical Science and as an Associate Professor of Anatomy at the University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine (UIWSOM), where she has been a dedicated faculty member since 2018. 

She earned her Medical Degree (MD) and specialized in Family Medicine in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Dr. Nizamutdinova went on to earn both her Master’s and Ph.D. in Clinical Pharmacology from Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine in South Korea. Her graduate research focused on elucidating the molecular signaling pathways of adhesion molecules, particularly in the context of cardiovascular disease and cancer. 

Before joining UIWSOM, Dr. Nizamutdinova held faculty appointments at the Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine, in the Department of Medical Physiology, and at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. Her teaching portfolio includes Gross Anatomy, Pathology, the Lymphatic System, and Experimental Biology, where she has consistently integrated basic science with clinical application. 

Her current research explores the impact of osteopathic manipulative therapy on lymphatic function, further aligning her scholarly work with osteopathic principles. In addition to her teaching and research, Dr. Nizamutdinova is an engaged member of the American Association for Anatomy (AAA) and the American Association of Clinical Anatomists (AACA). She has served as Chair of the AAA Ambassador Committee and currently contributes to the Journal Trust Fund and Investment Committee. She also serves as a board exam item writer and reviewer for the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME). 

Dr. Nizamutdinova is deeply committed to the mission and values of UIWSOM and fully embraces its innovative, learner-centered curriculum. She fosters an environment where students thrive academically and professionally while also supporting and mentoring faculty to promote collaboration, growth, and academic excellence. Her passion for education and leadership is evident in her efforts to build a cohesive, mission-driven community in which both learners and educators are empowered to excel. With every student she mentors and every colleague she supports, she aims to cultivate curiosity, compassion, and a lasting dedication to healing and discovery.

• M.D. Specialized in Family Medicine, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
• Master's and Ph.D., in Clinical Pharmacology, Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine