Sara M. Dann, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Houston, Tx, Us

Responsible for spearheading initiatives to advance translational science education. In collaboration with other program leaders, shape curricula, organize speakers, and facilitate workshops for future clinical and translational investigators. Active in Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) meetings, reporting, student recruitment, and facilitator evaluation. Ensure alignment of educational initiatives with the ITS mission and strategic goals. To find out more about the Office of Educational Programs, visit https://its.utmb.edu/learning/degrees-certificates/all-degrees-certificates.

Departments of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, and Microbiology & ImmunologyResearchLaboratory research focuses on identifying and developing new therapeutic targets for regulating intestinal inflammation and host responses to enteric infections. Strong record for leading multidisciplinary collaborations and mentoring learners across all levels. Expertise in animal models, gut immunology, histopathology, and the science of mentoring.Teaching UTMB:Interprofessional Education Program: Faculty facilitator for 1) BaFa BaFa, a cross-cultural simulation activity, 2) TeamSTEPPS, a program using evidence-based teamwork tools to improve patient outcomes, 3) Bench to Bedside, a team-based learning activity introducing students to clinical trial design fundamentals, 4) TeamMAPPS, a program developed to increase collaboration and effectiveness of scientific teams and their members.School of Medicine: Problem-based learning facilitator for the following courses: Gross Anatomy and Radiology; Pathobiology and Host Defense; Neuroscience and Human Behavior; Gastrointestinal and Nutrition; Dermatology, Hematology and Musculoskeletal and Great Syndromes. Lecturer in Pathobiology and Host Defense and Gastrointestinal and Nutrition. Evaluator for Integrated Curriculum Evaluation Exercise for fourth-year medical students.Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences: Course director for: Molecular Biology & Genetics; Animal Models of Human Diseases; Responsible Conduct in Research; Accelerator Bootcamp for Postdoctoral Researchers. Lecturer and small group facilitator for the following courses: Pathogenic Bacteriology; Fundamentals of Inflammation; Introduction to Vaccinology.National: Master facilitator and content developer for the Scientific Communication Advances Research Excellence (SCOARE) workshops for faculty and postdoctoral researchers.

Galveston, Texas, United States

Responsibilities encompass program management and administrative tasks, scheduling of course offerings, communication management, development and review of course content, assessment of learner performance, formulation of improvement strategies, reviewing and revising policies for postdoctoral researchers, and mentoring and coaching.Recent achievements include 1) the launch of a redesigned Postdoctoral Certificate Program, tailored to meet NIH Responsible Conduct in Research (RCR) mandates and essential competencies; 2) increased completion rates of RCR training; 3) recognition by the National Postdoctoral Association for excellence in the new postdoc orientation process, which has significantly bolstered postdoctoral engagement and participation in social gatherings.To find out more about the Postdoctoral Certificate Program, visit https://www.utmb.edu/gsbs/postdoctoral-affairs/current-postdocs/certificate-program.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Public Health/Major: Biological Sciences/Minors: Epidemiology And Public Policy

Master Of Science - Ms, Public Health

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Postdoctoral Researcher, Gastroenterology