Research

Cellular and molecular mechanisms in traumatic brain injury

Activities

• Coordinates iJOBS career development program for biomedical PhD students and postdoctoral fellows
• Oversees academic enrichment initiatives for biomedical PhD students including training in Responsible Conduct of Research, Rigor and Reproducibility, Individual Development Plans, and Communicating Science
• Assists with Student Affairs for biomedical PhD students and postdoctoral researchers
• Organizes STEM community outreach and summer undergraduate research program activities

Research

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

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