Leadership and Governance
We envision attracting, training, and sustaining diverse individuals who will work together to lead transformative and socially responsible medical education, research, clinical care, and advocacy.
Leadership and Governance
We envision attracting, training, and sustaining diverse individuals who will work together to lead transformative and socially responsible medical education, research, clinical care, and advocacy.
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Jack A. Elias, MD, MACP
Senior Vice President for Health Affairs, Dean of Medicine and Biological Sciences, Chief Academic Officer, Chair of Medical Science, Frank L. Day Professor of BiologyDean Elias oversees the University's relationships with affiliated health systems and the Council on Health Affairs. He also oversees the Division of Biology and Medicine, which encompasses The Warren Alpert Medical School and the Program in Biology.
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Michele G. Cyr, MD, MACP
Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Professor of Medicine, Professor of Medical ScienceDean Cyr oversees the appointment, promotion, and development of faculty in the Division, which are administered by the Office of Biomed Faculty Administration.
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Joseph Diaz, MD, MPH
Associate Dean for Diversity and Multicultural Affairs, Associate Professor of Medicine, Associate Professor of Medical ScienceDean Diaz oversees diversity and inclusion initiatives for the Division of Biology and Medicine and the Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs.
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Cailie Burns
Assistant Dean for Biomedical AdvancementCailie oversees engagement, advancement communications, stewardship, alumni relations, and fundraising efforts on behalf of the Division of Biology and Medicine. -
Kimberly Galligan, MBA
Executive Dean for AdministrationDean Galligan oversees the financial and administrative operations of the Division, including the offices of Finance and Planning; Research Administration; Communications; Human Resources; and Facilities and Planning Operations.
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Edward Hawrot, PhD
Senior Associate Dean for the Program in Biology, Alva O. Way Professor of Medical ScienceDean Hawrot oversees the Program in Biology; the Office of Undergraduate Biology Education; and the Office of Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Studies.
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Sharon Rounds, MD
Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, Professor of Medicine, Professor of Pathology and Laboratory MedicineDean Rounds is the liaison to affiliated hospital leaders and oversees issues related to the clinical faculty, as well as the Office of Continuing Medical Education and the Brown University Oncology Research Group.
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Allan Tunkel, MD, PhD
Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education, Professor of Medical Science, Professor of MedicineDean Tunkel oversees the offices of Medical Education; Student Affairs, Admissions; Financial Aid; Medical School Administration, and master's degree programs such as Gateways to Medicine, Health Care and Research and the Medical Physics Graduate Program.
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Kate Smith, PhD
Senior Associate Dean of Biology for Curricular AffairsDean Smith oversees the educational offerings of the Program in Biology and the Biology Education Section of the Department of Medical Science.