Vibhuti Srivastava, BS, MS, PHD
School of Health Professions, Division of Education & Training
About Dr. Vibhuti Srivastava
Dr. Vibhuti Srivastava is an Assistant Professor at MD Anderson Cancer Center with over fifteen years of experience in human molecular genetics, molecular biology, bioinformatics, clinical gene-phenotype correlation, allied health education, and program development. Currently, she serves as one of the primary faculty members and associate program director for the Molecular Genetic Technology (MGT) program, dedicating 80% of her time to educational activities and 20% to administrative and operational duties. Her focus is on clinical and allied health education, utilizing her academic background to enhance the learning experience for students through curriculum development related to diagnostics, program coordination, and student mentoring. Dr. Srivastava has developed and taught numerous courses, integrating advanced molecular genetic technologies into education. Her work also extends to clinical collaborations and outreach initiatives, contributing to the field's growth.
Her teaching portfolio includes a comprehensive range of subjects such as molecular diagnostics, bioinformatics in molecular diagnostics, genetic testing protocols, and clinical applications of molecular genetics. Dr. Srivastava assists with programmatic and regional accreditation efforts, helping to measure student learning outcomes as defined by the syllabi of the courses. Her involvement extends to the reevaluation of curricula, ensuring alignment with SHP's vision of setting the standard for world-class didactics. Furthermore, she has streamlined standard operating procedures in the laboratory and developed new courses to meet national guidelines. During her postdoctoral training, Dr. Srivastava engaged in extensive experimental research in clinical and molecular genetics. She contributed to various projects, authored research manuscripts, and presented her original work at multiple forums. Her efforts in research led to publications in international peer-reviewed journals, and she also served as an independent reviewer for some of these journals.
Summary of Teaching Responsibilities:
- Provide instruction to 20-35 students each year, teaching foundational and advanced concepts in genetics, bioinformatics, and molecular genetic technologies, including NextGen sequencing platforms and data analysis.
- Developed content and delivery methods for three bioinformatics courses for the MGT senior year, integrating molecular genetics, genomics, and lab experiments with biostatistics and current clinical technologies.
- Created an introductory bioinformatics lab module as part of an advanced genetics lab for the MGT Junior year program.
- Integrate accreditation standards, technology instruction standards, and current professional practice standards into the design of education programs.
- Develop objectives for educational programs and conducted strategic assessments for future planning.
- Manage lab inventory, ordered supplies, and performed reconciliation.
- Provide student advising and mentoring and supported the planning and delivery of workshops and outreach events.
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Assistant Professor, Associate Program Director, Department of School of Health Professions, Division of Education & Training, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Dual/Joint/Adjunct Appointment
Associate Member, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Houston, Texas
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 2008 | University Of Delhi, Delhi, IN, Molecular Genetics, PhD |
| 2002 | University Of Delhi, Delhi, IN, Zoology, Molecular Biology, MS |
Postgraduate Training
| 2011-2014 | Post-doctoral fellow, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas |
| 2008-2011 | Post-doctoral fellow, Genetics and Genomics, National Institutes of Health (NIH), Rockville, MD |
Experience & Service
Administrative Appointments/Responsibilities
Associate Program Director, Department of School of Health Professions, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2022 - Present
Other Appointments/Responsibilities
Education Coordinator, Molecular Genetic Technology, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2021 - 2022
Contractor, Molecular Genetic Technology, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2020 - 2021
Senior Health Professions Educator, Molecular Genetic Technology, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2014 - 2017
Lecturer, Molecular Biology, Zoology, Delhi University, Delhi, Delhi, 2007 - 2008
Institutional Committee Activities
Member, Junior Faculty Committee, 2023 - Present
Member, Academic Review Committee for the Division of Education & Training, 2023 - Present
Member, Academic Affairs Committee (AAC), 2022 - Present
Member, Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) Assessment Committee, 2022 - Present
Member, Cancer Genomics Consortium (CGC): Early Career Initiative Committee, 2022 - Present
Member, School of Health Professions Interdisciplinary Case Studies (IDCS) team, 2021 - Present
Member, School of Health Professions MGT Admissions Committee, 2015 - Present
Professional Memberships
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Gitik M, Srivastava V, Hodgkinson CA, Shen PH, Goldman D, Meyerhoff DJ. Association of Superoxide Dismutase 2 (SOD2) Genotype with Gray Matter Volume Shrinkage in Chronic Alcohol Users: Replication and Further Evaluation of an Addiction Gene Panel. Int J Neuropsychopharmacol 19(9):pyw033, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 27207918.
- Fujii S, Srivastava V, Hegde A, Kondo Y, Shen L, Hoshino K, Gonzalez Y, Wang J, Sasai K, Ma X, Katayama H, Estecio MR, Hamilton SR, Wistuba I, Issa JP, Sen S. Regulation of AURKC expression by CpG island methylation in human cancer cells. Tumor Biol 6(10):8147-58, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 25990457.
- Kukshal P, Kodavali VC, Srivastava V, Wood J, McClain L, Bhatia T, Bhagwat AM, Deshpande SN, Nimgaonkar VL, Thelma BK. Dopaminergic gene polymorphisms and cognitive function in a north Indian schizophrenia cohort. J Psychiatr Res 47(11):1615-22, 2013. e-Pub 2013. PMID: 23932573.
- Hodgkinson CA, Enoch MA, Srivastava V, Cummins-Oman JS, Ferrier C, Iarikova P, Sankararaman S, Yamini G, Yuan Q, Zhou Z, Albaugh B, White KV, Shen PH, Goldman D. Genome-wide association identifies candidate genes that influence the human electroencephalogram. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 107(19):8695-700, 2010. e-Pub 2010. PMID: 20421487.
- Srivastava V, Buzas B, Momenan R, Oroszi G, Pulay AJ, Enoch MA, Hommer DW, Goldman D. Association of SOD2, a mitochondrial antioxidant enzyme, with gray matter volume shrinkage in alcoholics. Neuropsychopharmacology 35(5):1120-8, 2010. e-Pub 2010. PMID: 20043000.
- Srivastava V, Deshpande SN, Thelma BK. Dopaminergic pathway gene polymorphisms and genetic susceptibility to schizophrenia among north Indians. Neuropsychobiology 61(2):64-70, 2010. e-Pub 2010. PMID: 20016224.
- Hong LE, Hodgkinson CA, Yang Y, Sampath H, Ross TJ, Buchholz B, Salmeron BJ, Srivastava V, Thaker GK, Goldman D, Stein EA. A genetically modulated, intrinsic cingulate circuit supports human nicotine addiction. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 107(30):13509-14, 2010. e-Pub 2010. PMID: 20643934.
- Thomas P, Srivastava V, Singh A, Mathur P, Nimgaonkar VL, Lerer B, Thelma BK, Deshpande SN. Correlates of response to Olanzapine in a North Indian Schizophrenia sample. Psychiatry Res 161(3):275-83, 2008. e-Pub 2008. PMID: 19000940.
- Srivastava V, Deshpande SN, Nimgaonkar VL, Lerer B, Thelma B. Genetic correlates of olanzapine-induced weight gain in schizophrenia subjects from north India: role of metabolic pathway genes. Pharmacogenomics 9(8):1055-68, 2008. e-Pub 2008. PMID: 18681781.
- Srivastava V, Varma PG, Prasad S, Semwal P, Nimgaonkar VL, Lerer B, Deshpande SN, BK T. Genetic susceptibility to tardive dyskinesia among schizophrenia subjects: IV. Role of dopaminergic pathway gene polymorphisms. Pharmacogenet Genomics 16(2):111-7, 2006. e-Pub 2006. PMID: 16424823.
Other Articles
- Huang JT, Wang J, Srivastava V, Sen S, Liu SM MicroRNA Machinery Genes as Novel Biomarkers for Cancer. Front Oncol 4:113, 2014. PMID: 24904827.
- Srivastava V, Sen S Genetic variation in coding region of Aurora kinase A gene leads to cancer susceptibility. Cancer Epidemiol 38(2):109-10, 2014. PMID: 24685408.
- Thelma B, Srivastava V, Tiwari AK Genetic underpinnings of tardive dyskinesia: passing the baton to pharmacogenetics. Pharmacogenomics 9(9):1285-306, 2008. PMID: 18781856.
Abstracts
- Srivastava V, Hu P Newsham I. Laboratory-based Next Generation sequencing didactics in an undergraduate environment. The Journal of Molecular Diagnostics(11):1567-1649, 2021. e-Pub 2021.
- Srivastava V, Zhou Z, Hodgkinson C, Yuan Q, Shen PH, Roy A, Goldman D. Association of Neuropeptide Y Pathway Gene Polymorphisms With Addictions in Two Diverse Populations. Alcoholism Clinical and Experimental Research, 2010. e-Pub 2010.
- Srivastava V, Hong L, Buzas B, Momenan R, Hodgkinson CA, Enoch M, Hommer DW, Stein EA, Goldman D. Association of Common Genetic Variants with Structural and Functional Brain Alterations in Alcohol and Nicotine Dependent Individuals. Biological Psychiatry, 2010. e-Pub 2010.
- Srivastava V, Buzas B, Momenan R, Oroszi G, Enoch M, Hommer DW, Goldman D. Variations in SOD2, a gene implicated in oxidative stress, predicts brain gray matter shrinkage in chronic alcoholics. Alcoholism Clinical and Experimental Research, 2009. e-Pub 2009.
Book Chapters
- Srivastava V, Goldman D. Imaging genetics and addictions. In: Neuroimaging in the Addictions. John Wiley and Sons, 287-317, 2011.
Selected Presentations & Talks
Local Presentations
- 2022. Laboratory-based Next Generation sequencing didactics in an undergraduate environment. Poster, US.
Regional Presentations
- 2024. Multiplexed integrated workflow didactic: Cancer Hotspot panel genotyping using NGS technology. Poster. Texas Educator's Academies Collaborative for Health Professions – Southeast symposium, US.
- 2022. A proof of principle didactic online adaptation framework for delivering an at-home “Lab in a box” molecular experience during pandemic-induced restrictions. Conference. Texas Society for Advancement of Health Professions 44th Annual Conference, US.
- 2015. Mutation spectrum of breast Cancers. Invited. Annual Texas Association for Clinical Laboratory Science Meeting, US.
National Presentations
- 2022. Delivering a NexGen sequencing educational experience to clinical lab science programs. Conference. ASCLS, AGT and SAFMLS joint annual meeting. Grand Rapids, MI, US.
- 2021. Laboratory-based Next Generation sequencing didactics in an undergraduate environment. Poster. Association for molecular pathology annual meeting, US.
- 2010. Neuropeptide Y gene and receptor variants: role in addictions in two diverse populations. Poster. 33rd Annual Scientific meeting of the Research Society on Alcoholism, US.
- 2010. Comorbidity between Alcohol, Nicotine and Drug Dependence: Origins, Effects and Treatment. Conference. The Society of Biological Psychiatry meeting, US.
- 2009. Oral Presentation for Enoch Gordis award. 32nd Annual Scientific meeting of the Research Society on Alcoholism, US.
- 2009. SOD2 Diplotype Predicts Reduction In Gray Matter Volume In Chronic Alcoholics. Poster. The Society of Biological Psychiatry meeting, US.
Patient Reviews
CV information above last modified April 02, 2025