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Mirsada Serdarevic

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serdarevic@uthscsa.edu

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Mirsada Serdarevic, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Mirsada Serdarevic, PhD, is an assistant professor in the Department of Quantitative and Qualitative Health Science at the UT School of Public Health, San Antonio. She earned her PhD in Epidemiology from the University of Florida as a National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) T32 trainee. Over the course of her career, Dr. Serdarevic has held academic and research positions, including her recent role as a Research Scientist at the Center for Epidemiology and Healthcare Delivery Research at JPS Health Network. Additionally, she served as an appointed Assistant Professor in the Department of Medical Education at the Burnett School of Medicine at Texas Christian University (TCU).

Dr. Serdarevic’s research focuses on the prevention of substance use disorders and the enhancement of treatment, with a particular emphasis on addressing gaps in care and unmet needs. Her work is dedicated to overcoming barriers to effective treatment, ensuring underserved populations receive the support they need. Given the strong correlation between substance use and both morbidity and mortality, Dr. Serdarevic’s research highlights the development and implementation of prevention strategies across various stages—primary, secondary, and tertiary—within community-based settings.

  • Professional Background

    Education

    • 2019 - Ph.D. - Epidemiology - The University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
    • 2013 - BA - Psychology - University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont

    Highlights

    Certifications:

    • Psychiatric Research Interview for Substance and Mental Disorders (PRISM-5-OP)
    • Diagnostic Interview Schedule/Substance Abuse Module (DIS/SAM)

    Appointments

    • 2024 - Assistant Professor - Department of Quantitative and Qualitative Health Sciences - UT School of Public Health San Antonio
    • 2020 - 2024 - Assistant Professor - Department of Medical Education - TCU & UNT Health Science Center School of Medicine - Fort Worth, TX
    • 2020 - 2024 - Research Scientist - Center for Epidemiology & Healthcare Delivery Research, JPS Health Network

  • Research & Grants

    Grants

    • 2023-2028, Co-Investigator - Resources, Engagement, And Collaborative Healthcare for HIV/AIDS/SUD/STI (REACH), Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration - $1,500,000 - (Principle Investigator Eve Asuelime, MBA-HCM; 1H79SP083899-01)
    • 2022, Investigator – Prediction model development for identifying people at risk of opioid overdose, Frost Bank - $10,000
    • 2021-2026, Co-Investigator - Utilizing Professional Liaisons for Intervention and Referral to Treatment for Substance Abuse (UPLIFT), Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration - $4,975,000 - (Principle Investigator Katherine Buck, PhD; 1H79TI084063)
    • 2020-2023, Co-Investigator - Emergency Department Alternatives to Opioids (ED-ALT), Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration - $1,500,000 - (Principle Investigator James P d'Etienne, MD; 1H79TI083099-01)
    • 2015-2017, Trainee –T32 Training Grant, National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) - (Principle Investigator Linda Cottler, PhD; T32 DA035167)

  • Service

    Service to the Profession

    Professional Memberships:​

    • 2022- present, Academy Health
    • 2020- present, American College of Epidemiology
    • 2019- present, Society of Epidemiologic Research
    • 2017- present, American Public Health Association

  • Publications