M. Danet Lapiz Bluhm, PhD, RN, MSCI, FAAN, ANEF

Professor

I am a registered nurse of Asia-Pacific heritage with graduate degrees in neuroscience and clinical investigation. Having been raised in the Philippines and educated in different parts of the world, I have observed how stress and trauma transcend social boundaries and affect health. This experience has influenced my program of science, which focuses on the health of vulnerable populations, especially related to stress. I have had a track record research on preclinical models for neuropsychiatric disorders, investigating the neurobiological and behavioral mechanisms associated with the effects of stress. At the School of Nursing, I have engaged in translational clinical research on posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as well as education-based and community service-based diversity research to improve patient-centered outcomes. Funding from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) provided opportunities to build capacity and engage Veterans and Filipino-Americans on PCOR, advocacy, and as full partners of research. My main goal is to improve patient outcomes, especially among vulnerable populations.

Professional Background
Education
- 2015 - Master of Science - Clinical Investigation - University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
- 2001 - Doctor of Philosophy - Biomedical Sciences (Neuroscience) - University of Nottingham
- 1994 - Bachelor of Science - Anatomical Sciences (with Honors II) - University of Queensland
- 1993 - Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing (Cum Laude) - Cebu State College
- 1992 - Bachelor of Science - Science - University of Queensland
Highlights
Licensures and Certifications
- Registered Nurse (Texas)
Honors and Awards

2021, Board Member of the Philippine American Chamber of Commerce Central Texas Region - Best Region Award for 2020.

2020, Best APAMSA Hepatitis B/C Conference Poster and Abstract, Mentor for Amy Shoga and Marie Vu, Asian Pacific American Medical Students Association Conference

2019, Special Award, 2019 Best 25 Nurses of South Central Texas
Appointments
- 2017 - present - Director of International Programs - University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
- 2016 - present - Associate Professor - UT Health San Antonio, School of Nursing
- 2012 - present - Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences - The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
- 2018 - 2020 - Interim Co-Director and Interim Co-Director of the Biobehavioral Laboratory - University of Texas Health San Antonio
Instruction & Training
- 2021, NURS 6140 Special Population Pharmacology: Applied Psychopharmacology (PMHNP), UT Health San Antonio, School of Nursing
- 2021, NURS 4217 Population Health Focus – Clinical Applications, UT Health San Antonio, School of Nursing
- 2020, NURS 6621 FNP Dx and Mgt of Young Families Clinical Application, UT Health San Antonio, School of Nursing
- 2019 - present, NURS 7303 Science of Knowledge Translation and Implementation I, UT Health San Antonio, School of Nursing
- 2018 - 2019, NURS 5339 Leadership- Qual, Safety, Policy, UT Health San Antonio, School of Nursing
- 2016 - present, NURS 3374 Research & Evidence Based Practice, UT Health San Antonio, School of Nursing
- 2013 - 2018, NURS 5307 Using Research for the Practice of Nursing, UT Health San Antonio, School of Nursing
Research & Grants
Grants

Currently Funded:
- 2020 - 2022, Funder: Sigma/Jonas Philanthropies. Title: Veteran Community Online Mindfulness Support (Vet-COMS): Feasibility and Acceptability of a Community-based Support Program for Veterans with Posttraumatic Stress. Role: Principal Investigator
- 2021 - 2022, Funder: Center for Medical Humanities and Ethics, $2,446.00. Title: Hepatitis Education and Screening Outreach for the Asian American Community in South Texas. Role: Faculty Mentor (Trong Phat Do)
- 2021 - 2022, Funder: Center for Medical Humanities and Ethics, $1,376.00. Title: Addressing the cardiovascular, diabetes and COVID-19 health risks of South Asians in San Antonio. Role: Faculty Mentor (Merlin Joseph)
- 2019 - 2021, Funder: Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, 12850-UTHSC, $249,991.00. Title: Mag-PCOR Muna Tayo: Nationwide Capacity Building for Filipino-Americans to Engage in PCOR and CER. Role: Principal Investigator
- 2020 - 2021, Funder: Center for Medical Humanities and Ethics, $2,620.00. Title: Community Engagement to Address Healthcare Issues among Vietnamese Americans in South Texas. Role: Faculty Mentor (Mara Althea Cabungcal)
- 2020 - 2021, Funder: Center for Medical Humanities and Ethics, $564.00. Title: Needs Assessment for Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Intervention in South Texas Vietnamese Populations. Role: Faculty Mentor (Amy Shoga and Marie Vu)
- 2020 - 2021, Funder: Center for Medical Humanities and Ethics, $540.00. Title: Community Needs Assessment of South Asian Americans in South Texas. Role: Faculty Mentor (Megan Rodriguez).
- 2020 - 2021, Funder: Center for Medical Humanities and Ethics, $345.00. Title: Don’t Sugarcoat Diabetes 2020-2021: Virtual Outreach for Diabetes Prevention among South TX High School Students. Role: Faculty Mentor (Swetha Menon)
Pending Submissions:
- 2021 - 2022, Funder: San Antonio Medical Foundation. Title: Be Checked: Hepatitis B/C Screening.Role: Principal Investigator
- 2020 - 2022, Funder: Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, $4,492.650. Title: Fil-Am NURSES: Filipino-American Nurses United to Reaffirm Social and Emotional Support. Role: Principal Investigator
- 2020 - 2021, Funder: Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, $149,203.00. Title: COVID Enhancement to “Mag-PCOR Muna Tayo:” Nationwide Capacity Building for Filipino-Americans to Engage in PCOR and CER. Role: Principal Investigator
Submitted and Not Funded or Unfunded Research/Projects:
- 2018 - 2021, Funder: National Institutes of Health, $149,924.00. Title: NextGenSAFER™: Mental health clinicians’ remote biometric assessment dashboard. Role: Co-Investigator
Service
School
Student Mentees/Trainees
- 2015 - 2018 Doctor of Nursing Practice Inquiry Project Committee, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Served as Chair of the Doctor of Nursing Practice Inquiry Project Committee for Ms. Paula Gray and James Ellis. Her project is aimed at increasing use of nursing preceptorship program in the military. His project was on improving hand hygiene compliance at a Federal healthcare institution.
Institutional
- 2021- Present, UTHSCSA, Volunteered to assist with UT Health School of Nursing, COVACC 20 clinic
- 2020 – Present, UTHSCSA Chair, Faculty Senate’s Institutional Committee on Committees
- 2020 – Present, UTHSCSA Member, Faculty Senate Executive Committee
- 2020 – Present, UTHSCSA Member, International Oversight Committee
- 2021, UTHSCSA, Judge, Image of Research Contest 2021
- 2020 - Present, UTHSCSA Inaugural Alumni Council, Committee Member
- 2020-Present UTHSCSA Committee of Appointments Faculty Senate, Chair.
- 2019 - Present UTHSCSA , UT Health Hospital Planning, Officer
- 2019 - Present, UTHSCSA, Faculty Senate, Officer.
Service to the Profession
- 2020 - 2021, Co-Chair, 25 Best Nurses of South-Central Texas, event hosted by the San Antonio Nursing Consortium.
- 2020 - Present, Co-Chair, Abstract Review Sub-Committee Policy Conference
- 2020 - Present, Journal Reviewer, Nursing Outlook
- 2020 - Present, Member, Planning Committee Policy Conference Planning Committee
- 2019 - Present, External Reviewer, Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF)
- 2019 - Present, External Reviewer, Swiss National Science Foundation,
- 2019 - Present, Internal Reviewer, Office of Nursing Research and Scholarship
- 2018 - Present, Committee Member, Texas Nurses Association District 8
Professional Affiliations
- 2019 - Present, San Antonio Nursing Consortium, Member
- 2018 - Present, Texas Organization of Nurse Executives, Member
- 2018 - Present, Philippine-American Chamber of Commerce of Texas, Member
- 2016 - Present, Philippine Nurses of American Foundation, Board Member
- 2011 - Present, Philippine Nurses Association of America, Board Member
- 2009 - Present, Southern Nursing Research Society, Member
- 2009 - Present, Sigma Theta Tau, Delta-at-Large Chapter, WebMaster
Community
- 2004 - Present, Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity Project
- 2009 - Present, Member, St. Matthew Catholic School -School Council
- 2021, Organized COVACC clinic St. Matthew Catholic Church community,
- 2021, Organized COVACC clinic Vietnamese Lien Hoa Buddhist Temple community,
- 2021, Assisted COVACC clinic St. Mary’s Catholic Church, San Antonio
- 2021, Co-led health screening and flu vaccination clinic RAICES (Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services)
- 2021 Facilitator, Memorandum of Understanding RAICES (Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services)
- 2020, Faculty 2020 Asian Festival Health Screening and Census Promotion
- 2018 - 2020, Organizing Committee Member Institute of Texan Cultures (ITC) Filipino Exhibit
- 2019 - 2020, Mentor, Lien Hoa Vietnamese Temple Health screening and needs assessment
Global

Dr. Bluhm is an Associate Professor and Director of International Programs, UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing. Originally from the Philippines, she has traveled extensively throughout the world for education, work, and tourism. She completed her Bachelor of Science (BS) and BS Honours in Australia, BS in Nursing from the Philippines, a pre-doctoral stint in Sweden, and PhD in England, where she also worked as a nurse. She has also worked in Thailand and Denmark before joining UT Health San Antonio. She has participated in medical missions to the Philippines. As the Director of International Programs, she has facilitated collaborations with universities in Mexico, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Thailand, South Korea, Finland, and Turkey. She has supervised students on education abroad trips to Bogota, Colombia. As the founding faculty adviser of the International Nursing Students Association (INSA), Dr. Bluhm has mentored nursing students on community service-learning (CSL) activities for minority communities, including but not limited to Filipino, Vietnamese, and other Asian-American communities. She has also mentored medical students in their CSL projects targeted towards diabetes, cancer, and Hepatitis C screening. She recognizes the value of global health education and the importance of cultural understanding.
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M. Danet Lapiz Bluhm, PhD, RN, MSCI, FAAN, ANEF

Professional Background

Education

Highlights

Appointments

Instruction & Training

Research & Grants

Grants

Service

School

Institutional

Service to the Profession

Community

Global

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