Mr. Gabriel Segarra, Medical University of South Carolina, United States
Gabriel C. Segarra is a dedicated researcher and program coordinator with a passion for improving patient safety in healthcare settings 🏥. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the College of Charleston, Gabriel has held various positions at the Medical University of South Carolina, where he has contributed to the development of Human Factors Research in the Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine. His work involves applying systems engineering tools to understand and reduce opportunities for accidental harm in surgical care and transplant coordination. Gabriel’s research contributions have been recognized internationally, and he has presented at prestigious symposiums and conferences. With a background in molecular biology, space mission design, and medical research, Gabriel brings a diverse skill set to his work in healthcare innovation and patient safety.
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🎓 Education:
Bachelor of Science in Biology from the College of Charleston, Class of 2013.
🏥 Positions:
Program Coordinator – Embedded Human Factors and Clinical Safety Science Unit, Medical University of South Carolina (2023-Present)
- Leading research coordination and development of Human Factors Research.
- Spearheading projects in Sterile Processing and Transplant Coordination.
- Coordinating multidisciplinary research teams and presenting at international symposiums.
Research Program Assistant – Embedded Human Factors and Clinical Safety Science Unit, Medical University of South Carolina (2021-2023)
- Contributed to projects in Sterile Processing and Robotic-Assisted Surgery.
- Presented research at the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting.
Autopsy Section Intern Assistant – Medical University of South Carolina (February-May 2014)
- Assisted pathologists in autopsy-related duties.
SURP Summer Researcher – Medical University of South Carolina (Summer 2013)
- Examined regulatory pathways of complement proteins.
🔬 Research Experience:
- Teaching Assistant in Molecular Biology Laboratory.
- Principal Investigator for a NASA Space Mission Design.
- HHMI Summer Researcher, isolating bacteriophages.
- Research Volunteer in Pediatric Cardiology Division, focusing on mouse heart development.
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