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Dawn Weatherford, Ph.D.:
IRB Chair
Dr. Weatherford is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Texas A&M University-San Antonio. In her role as director of the Memory, Attention, and Perception (MAP) Research Laboratory, she guides graduate and undergraduate students in investigations within the realm of cognitive psychology. Her specific research area involves the role of expertise in information processing, most prominently on facial processing and problem-solving. Her interests also extend to more applied areas at the intersection between cognitive psychology and other fields such as health and legal settings.
Srinivas Mummidi, Ph.D.:
IRB Vice Chair
Dr. Mummidi is a Professor in the Department of Health and Behavioral Sciences. He obtained his undergraduate degree in Veterinary Medicine from P.V. Narasimha Rao Telangana Veterinary University, Hyderabad, India, Master’s degree in Immunology from Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izzatnagar, India and Ph.D. in Immunobiology from Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa. He completed his post-doctoral training in molecular genetics at the University of Texas Health San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas. He has a long-term interest in understanding the functional mechanisms by which genetic variants modulate gene expression in the context of disease pathogenesis. He is also a Principal Investigator of a study that examines the metabolic complications in Persons with HIV-1 infection. He has published more than 75 peer reviewed papers, many in journals of high repute. His work has been supported through funding from the National Institutes of Health, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and the American Heart Association. He also serves on several national level grant review panels, editorial boards of multiple journals.
Jesus Jimenez-Andrade, Ph.D.:
IRB Vice Chair
Jesus R. Jimenez-Andrade, Ph.D., an Assistant Professor of Accounting and Finance at Texas A&M University-San Antonio, shows young promise in researching about the impact of accounting reputation in modern society. An empirically and qualitatively oriented researcher, Dr. Jimenez-Andrade focuses on understanding the consequences of corporate accounting scandals, why these events occur, and how they can be prevented. His research has been presented in specialized academic fora in the United States, United Kingdom, Mexico, Italy, France, Spain, and Cyprus. Recipient of the Michael J. Barrett Doctoral Dissertation Award from The Institute of Internal Auditors Research Foundation and the Mexican Science and Technology Council Fellowship.
Brian Brantley, Ph.D.:
Dr. Brian Brantley is an Associate Professor of Communication at Texas A&M-San Antonio in the department of Department of Sociology & Communications. His research interests include media representation, political communication, and sports.
John Smith, Ph.D.:
Dr. Smith's primary research interest includes the accuracy and use of activity monitors in assessing physical activity levels and assessment of physical fitness, especially in the limb-loss population. Other interests include the use of technology to track activity across various populations, and the use of field tests to determine health and fitness performance.
Michael Proctor, Psy.D:
Prisoner Advocate
Dr. Michael Proctor is a Lecturer in criminology at Texas A&M University–San Antonio and received his Psy.D. in psychology with a specialization in justice studies from the University of Arizona – Global Campus. He has been teaching for Texas A&M University–San Antonio since 2005. His research interests are corrections, gangs, crime causation, and victimology.
Gabriel Catano, M.D., M.Sc:
IRB Community Member/Community Representation
Dr. Gabriel Catano is a Senior Research Scientist at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio / Department of Medicine. He received his medical degree from the Universidad Nacional de Colombia at Bogota, a Master of Science in Clinical Investigation and Translational Medicine, and a Certificate in Biomedical Data Science from the UTHSCSA. His research background includes basic and clinical studies in immunogenetics and therapeutics of several infectious diseases.
Laura Varela PhD
IRB Community Member/Community Representation
Dr. Laura Varela works in contact administration. She earned her Ph.D. in Education with a concentration in Higher Education from the University of the Incarnate Word. Her research interests include adult education, thanatology, and death education for pre-healthcare professionals.
Raquel Farias, MS, R.T.(R)(CT)(ARRT)
IRB Community Member/Community Representation
Raquel Farias is a healthcare and higher education leader with over 20 years of experience in Medical Imaging Sciences. Her local clinical background includes service as Radiology Services Director at Lifecare Hospitals of San Antonio and as a Computed Tomography Technologist at Methodist Healthcare Systems. Her research interests include Biomedical Medical Imaging, Neuroscience, and Health Policy and Law.
Nationally, she contributes as a JRCERT Site Visitor and is also President of the Alamo Area Society of Radiologic Technologists and Chapter Director of Lambda Nu National Honor Society (Sigma Pi Chi Chapter).
Raquel holds a Master of Science in Education, a Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences, and is a doctoral candidate in Healthcare Administration at the Virginia University of Lynchburg. She maintains certification in Radiography and Computed Tomography by the ARRT and licensure through the Texas Medical Board.
Melissa Jozwiak, Ph.D:
Melissa M. Jozwiak is a Professor of early childhood at Texas A&M University- San Antonio. She has worked in the field of education as an early childhood and secondary teacher, program director, teacher trainer and professor. Her research interests focus on examining continuity and discontinuity in early childhood education and early childhood systems with an emphasis on developing community-based Laboratory Schools and School-University Partnerships. Melissa has presented at numerous conferences at the local, state and international levels. She is PI or Co-PI on grants totaling over $8.9 Million, author or co-author on over $6.8 Million in external research or laboratory school contracts, and led the $20 Million capital campaign to fund Educare San Antonio. She is the co-author of Continuity in Children’s Worlds: Choices and Consequences for Early Childhood Settings.
Wowek Sean Kearney, Ph.D.:
Dr. Wowek Sean Kearney is Professor of Educational Leadership in the Department of Educator and Leadership Preparation within the College of Education and Human Development at Texas A&M University-San Antonio. As such, he teaches coursework for aspiring campus and district administrators including principals and superintendents. Dr. Kearney has served in a variety of administrative positions including as an assistant principal in Judson ISD, as an administrative specialist at the Education Service Center, Region 20, and as interim dean of the College of Education and Human Development at Texas A&M University-San Antonio. He has conducted training sessions for school board members, served as a regional director for principal certification, and led consortiums of central office administrators from across Texas. He has research interests in principal influence, special education leadership, change orientations, school culture and climate, bullying, and the confluence of administration, ethics, and emotionally intelligent leadership.