Program Leadership


Welcome from the director

David Katz

David Katz, PhD


  • Dr. David Katz (2026), Program Director
  • Dr. Tamara Caspary, Principal Investigator,
    Genetics Predoctoral Training Program (GPTP)
  • Dr. Jie Jiang (2025), Director of Graduate Studies (1st & 2nd Year Students)
  • Dr. Ken Moberg (2027), Director of Graduate Studies (Senior Students)
  • Dr. Elizabeth Leslie (2025), Chair of Curriculum Committee
  • Dr. Jennifer Spangle (2027), Chair of Admissions Committee
  • Dr. Roger Deal (2027), Co-Chair of Admissions Committee
  • Dr. Alicia Smith (2025), Chair of Faculty Review
  • Dr. David Gorkin (2025), Faculty Representative
  • Dr. Adam Gracz (2025), Faculty Representative
  • Dr. Dorothy Lerit (2025), Faculty Representative
  • Alexander Gulka (2025), Student Representative
  • Ashtyn Hill (2025), Student Representative