Vera Gibb

Vera Gibb serves as an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) School of Nursing, specializing in headache and migraine disorders, PTSD, and interprofessional education. A board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with advanced credentials in headache medicine and trauma, she directs graduate nursing education initiatives and clinical programs focused on neurological conditions.

Education Background:

• DNP - Doctor of Nursing Practice, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX
• MSN - Master of Science in Nursing, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX
• BSN - Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX
• AS - Associate of Science in Nursing, San Jacinto College, Pasadena, TX
• BA - Bachelor of Arts (Modern Languages), The Far Eastern State University

Dr. Gibb's pioneering research addresses critical gaps in headache disorder management through innovative interprofessional frameworks. Her work systematically investigates the intersection of PTSD and headache conditions, diagnostic delays in cluster headache, and migraine undertreatment within healthcare professions. She develops trauma-informed educational models integrating neuromodulation techniques and non-pharmacological interventions while advocating for improved provider training in headache medicine.

Her recent publications (2022-2025) reveal a cohesive research trajectory focused on translating complex neurological care into primary practice settings. Articles emphasize practical clinical tools, diagnostic accuracy improvements, and patient-centered management strategies for headache disorders, with increasing emphasis on interprofessional collaboration and workforce-specific health challenges.

Scientific Recognition:

• 2025 Excellence in Nursing Award (Nursing Education Faculty)
• UTMB Interprofessional Education Champion (2025)
• Clusterbusters Inspiring Education Award (2024)
• UTMB Excellence in APP Education (2024)
• Mary Ann and Steven C. Salch Presidential DNP Scholarship (2021)
• AANP DNP Scholarship (2021)
• Houston Area Nurse Practitioners DNP Scholarship (2020)

Through the UTMB Teaching Excellence And Mentorship (TEAM) Program, Dr. Gibb trains next-generation clinicians while leading the "Engage Me" initiative—a multi-faceted interprofessional series advancing headache disorder awareness. Her service extends to CHAMP's Board of Directors and the Association of Migraine Disorders, where she shapes national education standards and patient advocacy frameworks.

As UTMB's IPE Champion, she coordinates interdisciplinary teams across neurology, nursing, and psychology departments to develop trauma-informed headache protocols. Her current projects include reducing diagnostic errors in cluster headache through the "3 Item Erwin Test" implementation and addressing migraine underdiagnosis among healthcare workers via specialized interprofessional training modules.