Sara (Baker) Imhof
About Sara (Baker) Imhof
Sara (Baker) Imhof serves as the Senior Director of Precision Health & Focused Initiatives at the North Carolina Biotechnology Center, where she has worked since 2016. With a background in nursing and health policy, she actively promotes precision medicine through various collaborative projects in North Carolina.
Work at North Carolina Biotechnology Center
Sara Imhof serves as the Senior Director of Precision Health & Focused Initiatives at the North Carolina Biotechnology Center. She has held this position since 2016, contributing to the advancement of precision medicine in the state. Imhof facilitates a public-private coalition through the North Carolina Precision Health Collaborative, which aims to enhance healthcare options by leveraging the state's diverse resources and expertise. She is also involved in the CHAMPPS pilot project, focusing on precision health innovation and engaging with rural clinicians to deliver precision health services to underserved patients.
Education and Expertise
Sara Imhof has an extensive educational background from the University of Iowa. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) and a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Health Promotion. Additionally, she completed her Ph.D. in Health Policy from 2001 to 2006. This educational foundation supports her expertise in precision health and healthcare policy, enabling her to lead initiatives that improve health outcomes.
Background
Before her current role, Sara Imhof held various positions in healthcare and policy. She worked at the Iowa Donor Network/Iowa Lions Eye Bank as a Hospital Development professional from 1994 to 1998. She also served as an Adjunct Faculty member at the University of Iowa from 2011 to 2014 and as an Instructor in 2010. Imhof was a Senior Analyst at the US Government Accountability Office from 2005 to 2008 and spent eight years as the Director of Education & Grassroots Advocacy at The Concord Coalition until 2016.
Achievements
In her role at the North Carolina Biotechnology Center, Sara Imhof has made significant contributions to precision health initiatives. She actively participates in the North Carolina Precision Health Collaborative, which aims to improve healthcare delivery through innovative approaches. Her involvement in the CHAMPPS pilot project highlights her commitment to advancing precision health innovation, particularly for underserved populations.