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Dr. Sheila Vrana’s research interests involved molecular underpinnings of drug-seeking behavior in rodents. She transitioned to the field of research administration in 1997 at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and has led the Office of Research Affairs at Penn State College of Medicine since 2004.
Dr. Vrana is a member of several national research advocacy and strategic planning organizations - AAMC GRAND, COGR, NCURA and SRA - and is a member of Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute's Executive Committee and co-lead of the Workforce Development program within Translational Endeavors.
Dr. Sheila Vrana is co-director of Penn State College of Medicine's graduate ethics course (IBIOS 591) and the co-director of Grants Academy, a yearly workshop intended to assist participants with preparation and submission of an independent investigator-initiated grant application.
Postdoctoral Fellowship, Wake Forest University Bowman Gray School of Medicine
… → 1994
Pharmacology and Toxicology, PhD, West Viginia University School of Medicine
… → 1990
Biology, BS, Emory University
… → 1985
Psychology, BA, Emory University
… → 1985
GRAND Steering Committee Member, Association of American Medical Colleges
2019 → 2022
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Short survey › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review