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 (2024), Director of Graduate Studies
  • Dr. Ken Moberg (2025), Chair of Oral Qualifying Exam Committee
  • Dr. Elizabeth Leslie (2025), Chair of Curriculum Committee
  • Dr. Bing Yao (2024), Chair of Admissions Committee
  • Dr. David Gorkin (2025), Co-Chair of Admissions Committee
  • Dr. Adam Gracz (2025), Co-Chair of Admissions Committee
  • Dr. Alicia Smith (2025), Chair of Faculty Review
  • Dr. Michael Epstein (2024), Chair of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  • Dr. Dorothy Lerit (2024), Faculty Representative
  • Monica Reeves (2024), Student Representative
  • Ysabella Alcaraz (2024), Student Representative