Research

Use of human and mouse genetics to understand the biological basis of human disorders such as autism and neural tube defects (NTDs)

Activities

• Responsible for academic support services, student services, matriculation, and degree certifications, including convocation and commencement
• Directs the TA Project and the Rutgers Academy for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
• Oversees student and faculty concerns including academic integrity, intellectual property, interpersonal conflict, crisis management, and referrals
• Serves as SGS faculty in the PreDoctoral Leadership Development Academy

Activities

• Develops and enforces academic standards and policies
• Oversees graduate curriculum and graduate faculty appointments
• Primary liaison for Graduate Directors
• Manages program reviews and supervises international exchanges
• Oversees the promotion and facilitation of interdisciplinary initiatives aimed at graduate student training, development, and professionalization