Academic affairs of the MCDB graduate program fall to two standing committees: Admissions Committee and the Graduate Studies Committee. These committees aim to provide an environment that is conducive to students becoming productive scientists and thoughtful human beings. Both committees include graduate student representatives.
Graduate Admissions Committee
The Admissions Committee is responsible for reviewing all applications to the program and subsequently recommending admissions offers. This committee is also involved in the recruiting process, both externally and internally.
2025-26 Members
- Anthony Vecchiarelli, Associate Professor, Chair (21-26)
- Alexandre Marand, Assistant Professor (24-27)
- Junior West, Assistant Professor (25-28)
- Sarah Kargbo-Hill, Assistant Professor (25-27)
- Ari Kozik, Assistant Professor (23-26)
- Libo Shan, Professor (25-28)
- Kelyah Spurgeon (student rep)
- Zhouran Lyu (student rep)
- Haikun Zhao (student rep)
- Keerthika Ravi (student rep)
Graduate Studies Committee
The Graduate Studies Committee (GSC) is responsible for supporting the graduate students by monitoring the year-round issues that occur in the graduate program, including preliminary examinations, orientation, internal awards, and individual concerns that may arise.
2025-26 Members
- Gyorgyi Csankovszki, Professor, Chair (25-28)
- Daniel Klionsky, Professor (23-26)
- Erik Nielsen, Professor (22-26)
- Laura Buttitta, Professor (25-28)
- Lyle Simmons, Professor (25-28)
- Randy Stockbridge, Associate Professor, MCDB MS Programs (25-28)
- Ursula Jakob, Professor (24-27)
- Jessica Panchaud (graduate student rep)
- Irene Jin (graduate student rep)
STAFF
Graduate Coordinator
Maura Stephens-Chu
MCDB.grad.programs@umich.edu
2229 BSB
734-615-1635
Associate Chair for Graduate Studies
Gyorgyi Csankovszki, Professor
gyorgyi@umich.edu
5214 BSB
734.764.3412
Department Ombuds
chapmanm@umich.edu
5268 BSB
734.647.7592
