Genetics Society of America Announces Results of Election for New Board Members
Posted: September 24, 2014 at 7:41 pm
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Newswise BETHESDA, MD The Genetics Society of America (GSA) is pleased to announce the election of four new members to its Board of Directors. The new members include a vice-president, who will serve as president of the Society in 2016, and three directors:
The newly elected board members begin their tenure on January 1, 2015, and will remain on the GSA Board through December 31, 2017.
"We are thrilled to welcome these accomplished individuals into GSA's leadership," said Adam P. Fagen, PhD, GSA's Executive Director. "Just as we are grateful for the volunteered insights and efforts from those completing their tenure this year, we are confident that these new additions will help our Board continue to improve the way our Society serves genetics researchers and educators."
"Genetics has entered a phenomenal period when new information and technology is revolutionizing our understanding of biology and disease," added GSA Vice President-Elect Dr. Fields. "I look forward to working with GSA members and our partners over the next few years during this exciting time."
New Members of the GSA Board of Directors
Vice President (and President-Elect): Stanley Fields, PhD
Department of Genome Sciences and Department of Medicine, University of Washington
Investigator, Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI)
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