Aaron Grabovich is an Assistant Professor and Program Director of ODU’s AA Program.
He completed his undergraduate and graduate work at University of Toledo before completing
his anesthesia training to become a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) at
Nova Southeastern University in Davie, Florida.
Aaron has worked clinically in Westerville, Ohio, and the surrounding communities
at Mt. Carmel St. Ann’s Hospital since 2011 as a practicing CAA and clinical preceptor
for AA students (amongst other local hospitals and surgical centers). Aaron has been
involved in Leadership within the anesthesia groups and hospital committees and currently
serves on the Allied Health Professional Credentials Committee for Mount Carmel Health
System.
Professor Grabovich had a dream and a vision of starting an AA Program and is thankful
to have ODU as the home of his dream to open opportunity for future student AAs.
Professor Grabovich is a strong advocate for the anesthesia profession and the university,
serving on the board of the Ohio Academy of Anesthesiologist Assistants (OAAA) and
American Academy of Anesthesiologist Assistants (AAAA).
Aaron is married with four children and lives in central Ohio. He enjoys spending
time with his family, the outdoors and watching and coaching his children as they
compete in various sports. Aaron has a strong passion for his local community where
he resides. In addition to coaching sports, he serves on the zoning board within his
township.
Taylor, W.R. and A. Grabovich. (2009). Targeting the cell cycle to kill cancer cells.
In:Bachmann K, et al., editors. Scientific Basis of Pharmacology. San Diego: Elsevier.
Grabovich, AZ, Katusin, JD, Taylor, WR. (2007). Tumor cells that evade killing by
Aurora kinase inhibitors are not drug resistant but have altered p53 signaling. (Abstract)
Symposium: Signaling in Cancer. Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
Grabovich, AZ, Katusin, JD, Dreir, M, Taylor, WR. (2009). Short and long-term cell
responses to Aurora kinase inhibitors. Experimental Cell Research.
