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.
2026-27 Members
- Libo Shan, Professor (Chair) (25-28)
- Alexandre Marand, Assitant Professor (24-27)
- Junior West, Assistant Professor (25-28)
- Hannah Ledvina, Assistant Professor (26-29)
- Mohammed Akaaboune, Professor (26-27)
- Daniel Klionsky, Professor (26-29)
- Harshita Ramchandani (student rep)
- James Loveland (student rep)
- Sophie Pickelner (student rep)
- Zhuoran Lyu (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.
2026-27 Members
- Gyorgyi Csankovszki, Professor, Chair (25-28)
- Andrzej Wierzbicki, Professor (26-29, sabbatical F26)
- Anthony Vecchiarelli, Associate Professor (26-29, sabbatical F26)
- Bo Duan, Associate Professor (26-29)
- Paul Kramer, Assistant Professor (26-29)
- Randy Stockbridge, Associate Professor (25-28) (MCDB MS Programs)
- Jessica Panchaud (graduate student rep)
- Sophie Pickelner (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
Matt Chapman, Professor
chapmanm@umich.edu
5268 BSB
734.647.7592
