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Internal Advisory Committee (IAC)

The IAC’s promotes the success of the RCMI program at ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ. They meet quarterly to perform the following which includes: 1) Maintain and develop standard operating procedures, 2) Set priorities for efficient core functioning, 3) Identify and secure resources to drive the research enterprise, 4) Monitor operations and management of programs and 5) Generate a competitive research environment that will enhance grant success. The IAC consists of individuals with the significant knowledge of the RCMI program and its daily activities such as the Vice President for Research, RCMI Program Director and the Core Leads, among others.

IAC Membership

1. Michael Kenney, Principal Investigator
2. Kendal Hirschi, Deputy Director
3. Elizabeth Walsh, Toxicology expertise
4. Ming-Ying Leung, Director of the Bioinformatics Laboratory
5. Bibiana Mancera, Director of the Community Engagement Core

External Advisory Committee (EAC)

The primary function of the EAC is to review the progress of the RCMI program at ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ on an annual basis and provide direction and areas for development. It constructively evaluates progress made with respect to funding, publications, scientific and faculty development, and areas for growth. They reinforce activities that will result in a “measurable emphasis” on making discoveries of clinical and translational significance. 

The current Chair of the EAC is Dr. Susan Opava, Professor Emeritus California Poly University. Her analysis, and that of the committee, continues to provide strong impetus for us to streamline our operations of biomedical research and assists with innovative ideas and strategies to maximize the BBRC activities

The EAC also includes external advisors for each of the Cores and research projects. They operate following best practices, provide high-quality services, operate at comparable levels to other similar facilities and make relevant progress toward sustainability.

BBRC EXTERNAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS