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Research interests
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.
Teaching and educational interests
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.
Education/Academic qualification
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
External positions
GRAND Steering Committee Member, Association of American Medical Colleges
2019 → 2022
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Projects
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Congressionally-Mandated Health Information Technology Grants (D1B)
Vrana, S. (PI)
Health Resources and Services Administration
1/1/05 → 12/31/05
Project: Research project
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Dose-effect functions for cocaine self-administration: Effects of schedule and dosing procedure
Sizemore, G. M., Gaspard, T. M., Kim, S. A., Walker, L. E., Vrana, S. L. & Dworkin, S. I., Jul 1997, In: Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior. 57, 3, p. 523-531 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
24 Scopus citations -
Use of elevated reverse transcription reaction temperatures in RT-PCR
Freeman, W. M., Vrana, S. L. & Vrana, K. E., May 1996, In: BioTechniques. 20, 5, p. 782-783 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Short survey › peer-review
Open Access18 Scopus citations -
Application of quantitative RT-PCR to the analysis of dopamine receptor mRNA levels in rat striatum
Vrana, S. L., Kluttz, B. W. & Vrana, K. E., Dec 1 1995, In: Molecular Brain Research. 34, 1, p. 127-134 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
22 Scopus citations -
Young investigators' symposium: Environmental modulation of drug effects
Kamien, J. B., Amass, L., Vrana, S. L., Nader, M. A., Bush, C. R. & Foltin, R. W., Jan 1 1995, In: NIDA Research Monograph Series. 152, p. 53-57 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Chronic Cocaine Administration Increases CNS Tyrosine Hydroxylase Enzyme Activity and mRNA Levels and Tryptophan Hydroxylase Enzyme Activity Levels
Vrana, S. L., Vrana, K. E., Koves, T. R., Smith, J. E. & Dworkin, S. I., Dec 1993, In: Journal of neurochemistry. 61, 6, p. 2262-2268 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
102 Scopus citations