Maria Yefimova

Maria Yefimova is currently serving as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Physiological Nursing at the University of California, San Francisco, and as a Lead Nurse Scientist at UCSF Health. Prior experience includes a role as Director of Academic Nursing and Patient Care Research at Stanford Health Care, where strategic planning for clinical research and a team management of nurse scientists were key responsibilities. Maria has held various positions, such as Nurse Scientist at Stanford Health Care and Clinical Assistant Professor at Stanford University School of Medicine, focusing on innovative healthcare programs and interdisciplinary research. Educational credentials include a Ph.D. in Nursing and a Master's Degree in Nursing Science, both from UCLA, alongside a Graduate Certificate in Gerontology from the University of Southern California.