Debra Dianne Murray, Ph.D.
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Positions
- National Program Coordinator
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Institute for Opportunity and Equality
Health Initiative
National Urban League
Washington, District of Columbia United States
Coordinated a national plan, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (NDEP), to educate African Americans about diabetes utilizing the unique NUL affiliate network.
- Post-Doctoral Associate
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Cell Biology
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas United States
Conducted research to understand role of mitosis in Aspergillus; used DNA isolating protocols to analyze mutants to identify mutations in metaphase B.
- Graduate Student
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Cell Biology
Purdue University
West Lafayette, Indiana United States
Conducted cell biology research project to identify a novel protein involved in cytokinesis.
- Assistant Professor
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Molecular and Human Genetics
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX US
Co-Director-Community Engagement and Diversity (MHG), Director of Education and Diversity Initiatives in the Human Genome Sequencing Center (HGSC), Director of Diversity and Inclusion-Behavioral Plasticity Research Institute (BPRI) at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM).
Education
- BA from University of Texas-Austin
- 08/1982 - Austin, Texas United States
- Biology
- PhD from Purdue University
- 01/1997 - West Lafayette, Indiana United States
- Cell Biology
- Post-Doctoral Fellowship at Baylor College Of Medicine
- 01/1998 - Houston, Texas United States
- Cell Biology/Molecular Genetics
- MS from Prairie View A & M University
- 01/1986 - Prairie View, Texas United States
- Environmental Toxicology
- Fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine and University of Texas HSC-Houston
- 08/2011 - Houston, Texas United States
- Education Scholars Fellowship Program
Certifications
- Managerial Leadership Certificate
- (05/01/1999 - 08/07/2000)
- University of Texas at Austin/Red McComb School of
- This is a nine-month accelerated executive education program designed to broaden the management skills of scientists and engineers by exposure to cross-functional, leading-edge business knowledge with applications to current work concerns. The curriculum is as follows: Strategic Management of the Technical Organization; Leading the Organization and the Project Team; Managing Technical Professionals; Financial Decision-Making; Marketing the Business; Tools for Management; Business Strategy and Leadership Simulation; Managing Technology from a Business Perspective; and Managing in a Global Economy.
Websites
The Human Genome Sequencing Center (HGSC) receives funding from the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) to increase the number of underrepresented groups in the genomic sciences. Our Diversity Initiative (HGSC-DI) established two programs: a summer research program, HGSC-G/GREAT (Genetics/Genomics Research Education And Training), and a post-baccalaureate program, HGSC-PGET (Pre-Graduate Education Training).
Memberships
- American Society of Cell Biology
- Member (12/2006)
Funding
- HGSC-Minority Diversity Initiative To Maximize Research Education In Genomics Grant funding from National Human Genome Research Institute
- The goal of the HGSC Minority Diversity Initiative to Maximize Research Education in Genomics is to increase the number of underrepresented minorities in genomics. Role: Senior Investigator
- Co-Investigator - #1OT2 OD031932-01
- $1,089,071.00 (07/01/2021 - 06/30/2026) Grant funding from NIH Other Transactions
- The All of US Evenings with Genetics Research Education Program. This grant will support postdoctoral trainees and early-career faculty to develop research projects using the All of US data.
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