M. Danet Lapiz Bluhm, PhD, RN, MSCI, FAAN, ANEF
Professor
Director of International Programs
Currently seeking Ph.D. students
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.
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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 (TX)
Honors and Awards
- 2026, 19th Annual Community Engagement Learning Conference, Best of Show, 3rd Place Winner (Project Mentor); Title: It's OK Not to be OK (IONO): AAPI Community Mental Health Outreach (Madhurima Narendran)
- 2026, 19th Annual Community Engagement Learning Conference, Best Interprofessional Project, Second Place Winner (Project Mentor) Title: Short-Form Videos Are an Effective Method of Health Outreach: Don't Sugarcoat Diabetes; David Wang – Student Leader)
- 2025, Organization of Filipinos of Texas Award. Recognition of significant contribution to the community
- 2025, President, Texas Nurses Association District 8
- 2023, Elected Secretary of the Univ. of TX Sys. Faculty Advisory Council
- 2023, 2022 PNASA Excel. Award for Comm. & Population Health Nursing
- 2022, San Antonio Indian Nurses Assoc., Exemplary Prof. Pract. in Comm. Leadership
- 2022, Best Community Relevance of Philippine Amer. Chamber of Commerce
- 2022, TNA. 25 Outstanding TX Nurses
Appointments
- 2025 – Pres - Director of South Texas Area Health Education Center (ST AHEC), UT Health Details: I oversee the activities of the Center which are aimed at improving healthcare access and workforce development in the 35 rural and underserved counties
- 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
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