MS in CTS Executive Committee
The Executive Committee will meet quarterly to review progress on implementation and conduct of the curriculum, to address any problems or issues that arise, to review the progress of all participants, and to determine annual program admission.
Members of this committee include:
Anne Pereira, Ph.D., Professor, Associate Dean for Research, College of Pharmacy; Dean of the Graduate School
Darrin Akins, Ph.D., Professor, Associate Dean for Research, College of Medicine
Doris Benbrook, Ph.D., Professor, College of Medicine
Jennifer Peck, Ph.D., Professor, College of Public Health
Doug Drevets, M.D., D.T.M.&H., Professor, College of Medicine
Kathleen Dwyer, Ph.D., R.N., Professor, College of Nursing
Susan Sisson, Ph.D., RDN, CHES, FACSM, College of Allied Health
James George, M.D., Professor, College of Medicine, College of Public Health
Sharukh S. Khajotia, BDS, M.S., Ph.D., Assistant Dean for Research and Advanced Programs, College of Dentistry
Nathan Shankar, Ph.D., Professor & Vice-Chair, College of Pharmacy
Stavros Stavrakis, M.D., M.S., Associate Professor, College of Medicine
Lancer Stephens, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, College of Public Health
Tim VanWagoner, Ph.D., OSCTR
Sara Vesely, Ph.D., Associate Professor, College of Public Health
MS in CTS Advisory Committee
Members of the Advisory Committee will review the content and progress of the curriculum, will review progress of the students, and will make recommendations for any necessary revisions to the curriculum or changes in its process or content. This committee will review applicants for the program and make recommendations for acceptance to the Executive Committee. They will also serve as advisors for the participants until they select a mentor and thesis committee. One member from each of the six participating professional Colleges will serve on the Advisory committee. Members of the Advisory Committee will be appointed by the CTS Executive Committee.
Members of this committee include:
Graduate College: Sara Vesely, Ph.D. (Liaison)
College of Public Health: Jennifer Peck, Ph.D.
College of Medicine: Doug Drevets, M.D.
College of Allied Health: Susan Sisson, Ph.D., RDN, CHES, FACSM
College of Nursing: Kathleen Dwyer, Ph.D., R.N.
College of Dentistry: Sharukh S. Khajotia, BDS, M.S., Ph.D.
College of Pharmacy: Nathan Shankar, Ph.D.