Email

mabel.perez-oquendo@bcm.edu

Positions

Lead, Program Management

Graduate School of Biomedical Science
Baylor College of Medicine

Education

Postdoctoral Fellowship at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

01/2024 - Houston, Texas United States

Academic Administration

PhD from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

05/2023 - Houston, Texas United States

Genetics and Epigenetics

Professional Statement

I am driven to ensure that trainees have a supportive scientific community and access to resources that advance their educational and career goals. To support students' careers in STEM and further my training in educational administration and leadership, I completed a Ph.D. in biomedical science and a postdoctoral fellowship in academic administration at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Through my training in biomedical scientific research, career development, and research education, I discovered that I truly enjoyed working with a group focused on a mission that enhances higher-quality education and career opportunities. Therefore, I published two articles for Inside Higher Education, with my greatest interest being in sharing with trainees how to pursue professional development for career clarity and how career coaches can help trainees articulate goals and develop a personalized roadmap for achieving work-life satisfaction.

Currently, I am the Director of the Student Opportunities for Advancement in Research (SOAR) Office at Baylor College of Medicine. In this role, I develop and direct research training programs for medical students.