The Research Council at the University of Missouri School of Medicine offers faculty a forum to discuss institutional research issues and communicate them to the administration. In addition, the Research Council sponsors the School of Medicine Student Research Fellowship Program.
Research Council Membership & Guidelines
The Research Council consists of at least 15 voting members. Three members hold the following positions:
- An associate dean responsible for research in the School of Medicine
- Chair of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) in the Health Sciences Section
- Associate Chief of Staff for Research at the VA Hospital
At least 15 members appointed from the Faculty Assembly of the School of Medicine must meet these requirements:
- Appointed annually by the Dean
- May not serve more than three consecutive years
- Major involvement in research activity
To stagger terms, approximately one-third of Council membership is replaced each year.
Research Council Roster
| Member | Department | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|
| Katherene Anguah, PhD | Nutrition & Exercise Physiology | 6/30/23 |
| Diego Avella, MD | Surgery | 6/30/23 |
| Michael Baldwin, PhD | Molecular Microbiology & Immunology | 6/30/22 |
| Erika Boerman, PhD | Medical Pharmacology & Physiology | 6/30/21 |
| Dana Duren, PhD | Orthopaedic Surgery | 6/30/22 |
| Brett Froeliger, PhD | Psychiatry | 6/30/23 |
| Ayman Gaballah, MD | Radiology | 6/30/23 |
| Kuanysh Kabytaev, PhD | Pathology & Anatomical Sciences | 6/30/22 |
| Xunlei Kang, MD, PhD | Medicine | 6/30/21 |
| Leila Kheirandish-Gozal, MD | Child Health | 6/30/21 |
| Mihail Popescu, PhD | Health Management & Informatics | 6/30/22 |
| Deepthi Rao, MD | Pathology & Anatomical Sciences | 6/30/22 |
| Kyle Schweser, MD | Orthopaedic Surgery | 6/30/22 |
| Iris Zachary, PhD | Health Management & Informatics | 6/30/21 |
Ex-officio Members
- William Fay, MD, Senior Associate Dean for Research
- Niels Beck, PhD, Chair, Institutional Review Board
- Adam Whaley-Connell, DO, Associate Chief of Staff for Research and Development, HSTMVH
Administrative Support
Debbie Taylor, Senior Coordinator
