External Advisory Committee

The External Advisory Committee (EAC) will consist of five well known individuals in their respective fields. Individuals requested to serve on the UW EAC include: Dr. John Nilson; Dr. George Seidel; Dr. Thomas Gorell; Dr. John Sladek and Dr. Sherrilynne Fuller. As summarized below each of these individuals brings special skills to the EAC. This should be an exceptionally strong EAC capable of providing timely and substantive input necessary to ensure that the UW INBRE accomplishes the goals of the program.

EAC Members

Dr. John Nilson

Edward Meyer Distinguished Professor
Director, School of Molecular Biosciences
Washington State University
Pullman, WA 99164-4660

John Nilson (PhD) has had a distinguished career at Case Western Reserve where he established a national and international reputation in the area of molecular mechanisms responsible for regulating the synthesis and secretion of pituitary gonadotropins (LH and FSH). Recently he relocated to Washington State University where he now holds an endowed chair position and serves as the Director of the School of Molecular Biosciences. Dr. Nilson is the Editor-in-Chief of Molecular Endocrinology and has had an active role in the Endocrine Society and the Society for the Study of Reproduction. Because of Dr. Nilson's background and interests he will be in a position to provide valuable insight and recommendations regarding thematic research in the both "Integrative Physiology and Fertility and Women's Health."

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Dr. George Seidel

Department of Biomedical Sciences
Animal Reproduction & Biotechnology Laboratory
Foothills Campus
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO 80523

George Seidel (PhD) is a Colorado State University Distinguished Professor. He is also a member of the National Academy of Science and is known both nationally and internationally for his pioneering breakthroughs in the area of animal reproduction - more specifically embryo transfer, embryo splitting, and cloning. During the past 30 years Dr. Seidel has had numerous postdoctoral fellows, graduate students and visiting scientists in his laboratory. He brings a number of strengths to the committee, not only critical thinking related to scientific projects, but also a sincere interest in training outstanding scientists. Dr. Seidel's background is such that he can contribute in the overall assessment and evaluation of individual research projects, project investigators, and project mentors.

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Dr. Tom Gorell

Vice Provost
108 Administration Bldg
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO 80523

Thomas Gorell (PhD) is a scientist who has assumed administrative roles in managing the Life Sciences Program at Colorado State University. One of the goals of the UW INBRE is to enhance opportunities for undergraduates to actively participate in biomedical research. In this regard, Dr. Gorell has served as the Director for the Center of Life Sciences since 1997 and has managed the Howard Hughes Institute for Undergraduate Biological Sciences Education that was awarded to Colorado State University. He has extensive experience in outreach and other programs designed to get undergraduates interested in life sciences. Hence, Dr. Gorell will be in a position to provide input regarding plans and programs relating to "research opportunities" for undergraduates.

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Dr. John Sladek

Vice Chancellor for Research
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
School of Medicine, RM. 1660
4200 E. 9th Ave.
Denver, CO 80262

John Sladek (PhD) is the Vice Chancellor of Research at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. Vice Chancellor Sladek also maintains an active, NIH-funded research laboratory studying neural repair mechanisms in a primate model of Parkinsonism. He has authored approximately 200 scientific publications and edited books in the field of neural repair. He served as Editor-in-Chief of Experimental Neurology for 15 years. Dr. Sladek will provide expertise in the thematic research area of "Integrative Physiology."

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Dr. Sherrilynn Fuller

Director, Health Sciences Libraries
University of Washington School of Medicine
E-312 Health Sciences Center
Box 357240
Seattle, WA 98195-7240

Sherrilynne Fuller (PhD) is a Professor in the Department of Medical Education and Biomedical Informatics at the University of Washington. Since 1997 she has served as the Director of the Health Sciences Libraries, Director of the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (Pacific Northwest Region) and as the Assistant Director of the University Libraries. Dr. Fuller's credentials are impressive, and she brings a wealth of experience in the area of informatics. Dr. Fuller served on the BRIN Phase I External Advisory Committee and provided useful insight and guidance in the development of the Bioinformatics Core.

Collectively, the group of individuals selected to serve as the EAC has the breadth, depth and experience necessary to have a positive and influential effect on the UW INBRE program described in this application.

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Dr. Clarann Weinert

Professor, College of Nursing
Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

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