Maria Serrano, Ph.D.

Contact

mserrano3@twu.edu
940-898-2000
ASSC 334

Education

Ph.D., Biomedical Science, Texas A&M University, Dallas, Texas
Postdoctoral Studies, Biomedical Sciences, Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas, Texas
M.S., Biology, Texas Woman's University, Denton, Texas
Doctors Degree or Equivalent, Universidad Santo Tomas de Aquino, Bucaramanga, Colombia

Expertise

Genetic Factors of Cleft Pallet; Craniofacial; Biology Lab Techniques; Histology

Latest Articles

Biglycan and Decorin Expression and Distribution in Palatal Adhesion
Journal of Dental Research (2017)
Maria Serrano

Method of Studying Palatal Fusion using Static Organ Culture
Journal of Visualized Experiments (2015)
Maria Serrano

Ephrin Reverse Signaling Mediates Palatal Fusion and Epithelial-to-Mesenchymal Transition Independently of Tgfβ3
Journal of Cellular Physiology (2015)
Maria Serrano

Books

How to make a pollinator garden
Texas Women's University Creative Arts and Humanities (2024)
Maria Serrano

Recent Presentations

Making Canvas Accessible for All: One Click at a Time!
Teaching and Learning Symposium (2024)
Symposium | Maria Serrano

Survival Skills Workshop
Orientation for Biology and Biotechnology Graduate Students (2024)
Faculty Workshop | Maria Serrano

Personality Styles and Effective Communication - Getting to know yourself
Student Research Center Workshop Series (2022)
Faculty Workshop | Maria Serrano

Professional Affiliations

• American Association of Anatomist (AAA)
• American Dental Education Association (ADEA)
• American Society of Microbiology
• Beta Beta Beta (Biological Honor Society), Delta Epsilon Chapter
• Colombian Dental Association
• Hispanic Dental Association
• International Association of Dental Research (IADR)

Honors & Awards

• Faculty and Staff Appreciation, TWU Gymnastics Team (2025)
• 110% Sotsie Award, Biology Department (2024)
• Faculty and Staff Night, TWU Volleyball Team (2023)
• Outstanding Academic Achievement, Housing and Dining at TWU (2022)
• Outstanding Academic Achievement, Texas Woman's University (2020)