Graduate Program Steering Committee

Because of the institutional complexity of this program with our partners (University of Minnesota, Mayo Clinic, Hormel, NMDP, and IBM), a steering committee serves as the primary communication hub among the institutions. This steering committee consists of at least one representative from the University of Minnesota and BICB partners. Any BICB faculty can submit a nomination for this committee, self-nominations will also be accepted. The co-DGSs will appoint the committee members based on nominations received and input from existing committee members. The representatives from partner institutions on the Steering Committee serve as the primary link to their respective institutions and provide a way for the co-DGSs to communicate with these institutions. Each committee member will serve a term of 5 years and membership may be renewed.

The steering committee meets as needed to: (1) ensure communication among the participating institutions; (2) advise the co-DGSs on strategic planning for the program; and (3) approve new partner institutions.

    • University of Minnesota Rochester Assistant Vice Chancellor Academic Affairs 
    • Robert Clarke
      • Professor, Cellular and Molecular Biology and Former Interim Executive Director,Hormel Institute
    • Christopher Pierret
      • Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs, Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
    • Laurie Parker 
      • Associate Professor & Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and Biophysics, College of Biological Sciences, University of Minnesota
    • Yung-Tsi  Bolon
      • National Marrow Donor Program
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