MaineHealth Institute for Research
Liz Scharnetzki, PhD, currently serves as Faculty Scientist I at the MaineHealth Institute for Research, holding various previous roles including Staff Scientist, Research Coordinator, and Research Associate since June 2019. Prior to this, Liz worked as an Adjunct Lecturer at Johnson State College from July 2016 to May 2022, teaching courses on research methods and statistical techniques in psychology. Liz's academic background includes a PhD in Experimental Psychology with a concentration in Social Psychology from the University of Vermont, where research focused on women's experiences with social identity threat in STEM fields. Additional experiences include roles as Lead Research Analyst for the State of Vermont, Research Technician for the NIH SF BUILD Initiative, and Adjunct Lecturer at various institutions, including Dominican University of California, San Francisco State University, and Berkeley City College. Education credentials include a Master's degree in Psychological Research and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, both from San Francisco State University.
MaineHealth Institute for Research
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MaineHealth Institute for Research facilitates and conducts a broad spectrum of biomedical research that extends from the study of basic disease mechanisms to translational and clinical research through population health services research. MHIR has world-class scientists working on the most advanced biomedical problems. Areas of research include: cardiovascular biology, cancer biology & therapeutics, stem & progenitor cell biology, neurobiology, developmental biology & organogenesis, metabolic & hormonal regulation, psychiatric research, and outcomes research & evaluation. MaineHealth Institute for Research is committed to training the next generation biomedical scientists and offers opportunities for students at all levels to gain biomedical research experience, thus providing a pipeline of engagement from high school through college and beyond to graduate work, medical school, PhD programs, and professional employment. MHIR has been successful in bringing the benefits of new discoveries to our patients and to the world, and we have an ongoing commitment to conduct innovative and collaborative state of the art biomedical research that enhances the health of the people of Maine and beyond. Follow us on LinkedIn to learn more about our work, seminars, presentations and key discoveries impacting health care.