Tracey Baas
About Tracey Baas
Tracey Baas is an Innovations and Program Manager at Texas Biomedical Research Institute, where she focuses on fostering innovation in the biomedical sector. She has held various academic and editorial positions, including roles at the University of Rochester and Nature Publishing Group, and has a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from the University of Washington.
Current Role at Texas Biomedical Research Institute
Tracey Baas serves as the Innovations and Program Manager at Texas Biomedical Research Institute, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on fostering innovation and program management within the biomedical sector in San Antonio. She is responsible for managing strategic alliances for the Vaccine Development Center of San Antonio, collaborating with institutions such as UT-Health SA, UTSA, and Southwest Research Institute. Her work involves business development and enhancing programmatic initiatives that support the institute's mission.
Previous Experience at University of Rochester
Tracey Baas has extensive experience at the University of Rochester – School of Medicine and Dentistry, where she worked in various capacities from 2014 to 2020. She served as Administrator II for 11 months, followed by a year as Senior Associate in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology. From 2016 to 2020, she held the position of Assistant Professor in the same department. Her roles involved teaching, research, and administrative responsibilities, contributing to the academic environment in Rochester, New York.
Experience at Nature Publishing Group
At Nature Publishing Group, Tracey Baas held multiple editorial roles from 2007 to 2014. She began as an Associate Editor for the Science-Business Exchange (SciBX) and later advanced to Senior Editor in the same publication. Additionally, she served as a Manuscript Reviewer for Nature Biotechnology. Her editorial experience involved overseeing the publication process and contributing to scientific communication in the field of biotechnology.
Educational Background
Tracey Baas earned her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Organic Chemistry from the University of Washington. She also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her educational background laid the foundation for her extensive career in microbiology, immunology, and biochemistry, equipping her with the knowledge and skills necessary for her roles in academia and research.
Career Development and Early Roles
Tracey Baas has a diverse career history that includes early roles in research and academia. She worked as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Minnesota and as a Research Scientist/Engineer IV at the University of Washington. Additionally, she served as an Associate Scientist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. These positions contributed to her expertise in biochemistry and microbiology, shaping her future roles in program management and innovation.