Ignacio Sanz, M.D.

Ignacio Sanz, M.D.

Contact Information

University of Rochester Medical Center
School of Medicine and Dentistry
601 Elmwood Ave, Box 695
Rochester, NY 14642

Appointment: (585) 341-7900

Patient Care Bio

Dr. Sanz's current research interests and efforts are focused on examining human B cell development, function and tolerance. He is also exploring the use of B cell depletion in the treatment of autoimmune diseases and is attempting to identify new biomarkers for Sjogrens syndrome. He is also co-director of the Rochester Center for the Biodefense of Immunocomprimised Populations and director of the Rochester NIH Autoimmune Center of Excellence. The Rochester ACE has made further investigations into the pathogenesis of systemic lupus erythematosis possible.

Awards & Honors

Virginia P. Engelischoff Research Award | National Arthritis Foundation 1991

Specialties

Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine
Rheumatology - American Board of Internal Medicine

Education

MD | Medicine | University of Santander Medical School1978
BS | Biology | Colegio San Agustin1973

Post-Doctoral Training & Residency

Fellowship in Rheumatology at University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio09/01/1988 - 09/30/1990
Fellowship in Allergy & Immunology at Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences09/01/1984 - 09/30/1987
Residency in Internal Medicine at Clinica Puerto de Hierro07/01/1984 - 06/30/1984
Fellowship at Clinica Puerto de Hierro01/01/1984 - 09/30/1984
Internship in Internal Medicine at County Hospital of Madrid07/01/1979 - 06/30/1980