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Maria Gasi

Energizer · DISC type I
Director Research Program at UT MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER
📍 Houston, Texas, United States

Maria Gasi is a Director of Research Programs at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center with over 20 years of experience in research administration. A Certified Research Administrator with a Ph. D. from Temple University, she excels at implementing and improving research structures, processes, and financial compliance for leading academic and medical institutions.

Her career demonstrates a deep commitment to the academic world, having held progressive roles at Rice University, the University of Houston, and The University of Texas Health Science Center. She focuses on streamlining professional development through coaching and mentoring staff.

Unique fact: Maria specializes in designing and implementing improved research administration structures specifically to increase research funding for academic institutions.

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Experience
31 Years
Current Role
Director Research Program
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Houston, Texas, United States
Personality Overview

How Maria shows up

Full Of Energy
Relationship Oriented
Believer

Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions. They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions. They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt.

Priorities

Topics Maria cares about

Research Administration
Her entire career is dedicated to improving research administration structures, policies, and processes in academic and medical settings.
Financial Compliance
Ensures consummate accuracy and compliance with sponsor regulations, funding terms, and institutional policies in financial administration and program oversight.
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Career

Work history

12-2021
Director Research Program
UT MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER
9-2015 - 12-2021
Lead Research Administrator
Rice University
10-2012 - 8-2015
Program Manager, Research Administration
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
5-2008 - 9-2012
College Research Administrator
University of Houston
10-2003 - 5-2008
Research Development Administrator
University of Houston
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Education
Ph.D.
Temple University
M.A.
Temple University
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

I

Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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