, /PRNewswire/ -- announces the appointment of as its new Dean. Gerton, an esteemed Investigator at the and current faculty of the Graduate School, brings a wealth of foundational research experience and a passion for mentoring the next generation of scientists. Gerton joined the Stowers Institute in 2002 and has made significant contributions to the fields of molecular and cellular biology.
focuses on chromosome organization and segregation and how these features of chromosomes contribute to human diseases such as cancer, infertility, and birth defects. Gerton holds an undergraduate degree in Human Biology and a Ph.D.
in Microbiology and Immunology, both from . Most recently, Gerton's research team has played a significant role in the Telomere-to-Telomere (T2T) consortium, a multi-institutional, international effort which resulted in the first complete human genome sequence, a massive step forward in human genomics. As the new Dean, Gerton is enthusiastic about shaping a robust curriculum that encourages early career researchers to ask bold questions in the life sciences.
"I am thrilled to take on this new role and to have the opportunity to guide and inspire our predoctoral researchers," said Gerton. "The growth and achievements of the Graduate School and our graduates in such a short time is truly remarkable and it is an honor to now help ensure its success continues into the future." The announcement of Gerton's appointment comes shortly after , former Dean of the Graduat.
