Robert Wimmer, PhD, PA-C
Robert Wimmer graduated from Touro University Nevada with a Masters in Physician Assistant studies in 2017. Prior to his Physician Assistant training, he obtained his PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Maryland in 2014. Robert's doctoral research focused on pathways to stop the degeneration of Skeletal Muscle, which is especially important as we age. His five years of dedicated research were published in two peer-reviewed scientific journals. Robert also completed a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Villanova University, along with 10 years working to engineer instrumentation and control systems for industrial production plants.
Robert's primary role is as a Physician Assistant in our Health Centers Rheumatology clinic. His early interest in Rheumatology derives from his personal experience with Rheumatoid Arthritis, as his paternal grandmother was diagnosed early in her life. Robert enjoys being active with his family and friends, including his wife and three kids.
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Villanova University, 1996
- M.S. in Biomedical Engineering, Drexel University, 2009
- PhD in Biochemistry, University of Maryland, 2014
- M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies, Touro University Nevada, 2017
- NCCPA 2018-Present
- Nevada State Board of Osteopathic Medicine, Physician Assistant License 2018-Present
- Nevada State Board of Pharmacy 2018-Present
- Wimmer, R.J., Lui, Y., Schachter, T.N., Stonko, D.S., Peercy, B.E., Schneider, M.F., Mathematical modeling reveals modulation of both nuclear influx and efflux of Foxo1 by the IGF1/PI3K/Akt pathway in skeletal muscle fibers. Am J Physiol Cell Physiol. 2014 Mar 15;306(6):C570-84.
- Wimmer, R.J., Russell, S.J., Schneider, M.F., Green tea component EGCG, insulin and IGF-1 promote nuclear efflux of atrophy-associated transcription factor Foxo1 in skeletal muscle fibers. J Nutr Biochem. 2015 Dec;26(12):1559-67.
- AAPA
- NAPA
