  |
|
||||||
Faculty
Sandra Daack-Hirsch , PhD, RN
Sandra Daack-Hirsch is an Assistant Professor in the Parent Child & Family Area at the College of Nursing. Her BSN, MSN and PhD are from the University Of Iowa College Of Nursing. Sandra focused her master’s study on genetic counseling and care of children and families. She completed her PhD in the Parent Child & Family Area of study with an emphasis in public health and genetics.
Her nursing practice has included an RN role in general pediatrics and a Clinical Nurse Specialist role providing comprehensive health care for children and families with neuromuscular disorders and craniofacial birth defects. Since 1991 she has been a member of the University of Iowa Craniofacial Research team conducting research on genetic and environmental risk factors involved in craniofacial birth defects. She conducted her dissertation research in the Philippines to better understand Filipino’s explanations for the cause and prevention of cleft lip and palate and their prenatal vitamin taking practices. She remains active in the University of Iowa’s Craniofacial Research Center as a co-investigator.
© Copyright The University of Iowa. All Rights Reserved.