Shifra Birnbaum
About Shifra Birnbaum
Shifra Birnbaum serves as the Director of Research Operations at Texas Biomedical Research Institute, where she has worked in various roles since 1986. She has contributed to the institute by developing cost-saving strategies and optimizing research productivity across disciplines.
Current Role at Texas Biomedical Research Institute
Shifra Birnbaum serves as the Director of Research Operations at Texas Biomedical Research Institute. She has held this position since 2017, contributing to the management and optimization of research productivity across various scientific disciplines. In her role, she acts as a liaison to both new and established scientists, facilitating collaboration and enhancing operational efficiency.
Previous Positions at Texas Biomedical Research Institute
Birnbaum has extensive experience at Texas Biomedical Research Institute, having worked in multiple roles since 1986. Her positions include Research Assistant, Research Associate, Senior Research Associate, and Lab Manager. She spent a total of 17 years as a Senior Research Associate from 2000 to 2017, and prior to that, she held various research roles for a total of 11 years, including a 5-year tenure as Lab Manager from 2012 to 2017.
Education and Expertise
Shifra Birnbaum studied at Texas A&M University, where she focused on Molecular Genetics and earned a degree in Biochemistry. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her research operations and management roles within the institute.
Contributions to Research Operations
In her capacity at Texas Biomedical Research Institute, Birnbaum has developed cost- and time-saving mechanisms as part of the strategic planning process. She also implemented an integrated workplace management system to manage and integrate databases related to the institute’s equipment and workspaces, enhancing operational efficiency.