Programs
Currently seeking Ph.D. students.
Professor
I am a registered nurse of Asia-Pacific heritage with graduate degrees in neuroscience and clinical investigation. Having been raised in the Philippines and educated in different parts of the world, I have observed how stress and trauma transcend social boundaries and affect health. This experience has influenced my program of science, which focuses on the health of vulnerable populations, especially related to stress. I have had a track record research on preclinical models for neuropsychiatric disorders, investigating the neurobiological and behavioral mechanisms associated with the effects of stress. At the School of Nursing, I have engaged in translational clinical research on posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as well as education-based and community service-based diversity research to improve patient-centered outcomes. Funding from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) provided opportunities to build capacity and engage Veterans and Filipino-Americans on PCOR, advocacy, and as full partners of research. My main goal is to improve patient outcomes, especially among vulnerable populations.
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Honors and Awards
2021, Board Member of the Philippine American Chamber of Commerce Central Texas Region - Best Region Award for 2020.
2020, Best APAMSA Hepatitis B/C Conference Poster and Abstract, Mentor for Amy Shoga and Marie Vu, Asian Pacific American Medical Students Association Conference
2019, Special Award, 2019 Best 25 Nurses of South Central Texas
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Professional Affiliations
Dr. Bluhm is an Associate Professor and Director of International Programs, UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing. Originally from the Philippines, she has traveled extensively throughout the world for education, work, and tourism. She completed her Bachelor of Science (BS) and BS Honours in Australia, BS in Nursing from the Philippines, a pre-doctoral stint in Sweden, and PhD in England, where she also worked as a nurse. She has also worked in Thailand and Denmark before joining UT Health San Antonio. She has participated in medical missions to the Philippines. As the Director of International Programs, she has facilitated collaborations with universities in Mexico, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Thailand, South Korea, Finland, and Turkey. She has supervised students on education abroad trips to Bogota, Colombia. As the founding faculty adviser of the International Nursing Students Association (INSA), Dr. Bluhm has mentored nursing students on community service-learning (CSL) activities for minority communities, including but not limited to Filipino, Vietnamese, and other Asian-American communities. She has also mentored medical students in their CSL projects targeted towards diabetes, cancer, and Hepatitis C screening. She recognizes the value of global health education and the importance of cultural understanding.
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