Patricia Sokolove
About Patricia Sokolove
Patricia Sokolove serves as the Deputy Director of the Office of Intramural Training & Education at the National Institutes of Health, where she has worked since 2005. With over 20 years of experience in academia, she has held various positions, including Associate Professor at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and Science and Technology Policy Fellow at AAAS.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Patricia Sokolove has served as the Deputy Director of the Office of Intramural Training & Education at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) since 2005. In this role, she focuses on preparing trainees at various educational levels, from high school to postdoctoral stages, for their future careers. Her work involves developing training programs and resources that enhance the educational experience of NIH trainees.
Education and Expertise
Patricia Sokolove earned her PhD in Biology from Harvard University. She also holds an AB in Biology, magna cum laude, from Radcliffe College. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her extensive experience in academic and training environments, particularly in the fields of pharmacology and experimental therapeutics.
Background
Before her current position at NIH, Patricia Sokolove held various academic roles. She was an Associate Professor of Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine from 1988 to 2003, accumulating over 20 years of faculty experience. Additionally, she worked as a Lecturer in the Department of Biological Sciences at Stanford University and served as Associate Dean of the Graduate School at the University of Maryland, Baltimore.
Achievements
Patricia Sokolove has contributed to the development of training materials, including videos and online resources, aimed at enhancing the educational experience for trainees worldwide through the NIH's Office of Intramural Training & Education. She participated in the AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellowship Program, which further underscores her commitment to science education and policy.