INBRE Administration

	Jun Ren Director INBRE Associate Dean for Research & Professor of Pharmacology University of Wyoming College of Health Sciences MD (equi) Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 1989 Ph.D. University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada 1994 Postdoctoral, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan 1994-1996 | (307) 766-6131 jren@uwyo.edu | Personal Web site
	William A. Gern Vice President for Research and Economic Development Chair, Wyoming EPSCoR/IDEA Room 305 Old Main | (307) 766-5353 willger@uwyo.edu
	Heywood Sawyer INBRE Associate Program Coordinator Medical Education and Public Health | 307-766-6751 hsawyer@uwyo.edu
	Rex E. Gantenbein Director, Center for Rural Health Research & Education (CRHRE) BioInformatics Core Ph.D. in Computer Science, University of Iowa, 1986 M.S. in Computer Science, University of Iowa, 1983 B.S. in Mathematics, Iowa State University, 1972 Room 230C Health Sciences Ctr | (307)766-6544 rex@uwyo.edu
	Robert "Scott" Seville INBRE Program Coordinator and Outreach Core Director Associate Dean in the Outreach School; INBRE Program Coordinator; INBRE Outreach Core Director; Associate Professor, Zoology and Physiology Ph.D., Zoology and Physiology, University of Wyoming, 1992; M.S., Parasitology, University of Wyoming, 1987; B.S., Secondary Science Education, University of Wyoming, 1989; B.S., Zoology, University of Wyoming, 1981 UW/CC, Wold Physical Science Center 313 | 307-268-2543 sseville@uwyo.edu

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INBRE External Advisory Committee

The External Advisory Committee (EAC)  consists of six prominent scientists. Four of the individuals are highly qualified experts with national and international reputations in cardiovascular diseases, obesity, diabetes and/or community-based research. The other two members are extremely knowledgeable in molecular endocrinology, reproductive physiology, and have experience in research administration. Responsibilities of this committee include preparation and submission of written critiques of scientific progress of the Wyoming INBRE, as well as progress and activities of each of the three mandatory cores (Administrative, Bioinformatics, and Outreach) to the PI and VP of Research & Economic Development. As in the past this committee will continue to have major input into programmatic issues and assessment/evaluation. In addition, the EAC will review and approve candidates for additional (or replacement) projects, mentors, and investigators as required before such requests are forwarded to NCRR for administrative confirmation and approval. The EAC will meet at least twice per year. As summarized below each member brings special skills to the EAC that makes the committee capable of providing timely and substantive input necessary to ensure that the Wyoming INBRE accomplishes the stated goals of the program.

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 35 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.

James Sowers (MD) is a Professor of Medicine, Physiology and Pharmacology at the University of Missouri- Columbia. He holds an endowed chair in diabetology, and serves as the Director of University of Missouri Diabetes and Cardiovascular Center, and as the Director of Endocrinology at University of Missouri-Columbia. Dr. Sowers has an active NIH-funded research program and has authored more than 400 scientific publications in the field of cardiovascular diseases, obesity and diabetes. More importantly, Dr. Sowers has been a member of the oversight panel of NIH ACCORD study (action to control cardiovascular risk in diabetes). He mentored Dr. Ren during 1994-1998 and has since maintained an active collaboration with Dr. Ren. He served as Editor-in-Chief of "Journal of Cardiometabolic Syndrome". Dr. Sowers will provide expertise in the thematic research areas from both bench-to-bedside.

Russell Moore (PhD) is a Professor of Integrative Physiology at University of Colorado Boulder. He served as the Chair of Department of Kinesiology & Applied Physiology between 1994 and 2001. Since 2006, Dr. Moore has taken the role of Associate Vice Chancellor for Research. Dr. Moore maintains an active NIH-funded research program and has authored more than 90 research publications in the field of cardiovascular diseases. He is a long time member of a number of grant review panels (federal and private). He is also an Associate Editor for "Journal of Applied Physiology". Dr. Moore will provide a wealth of expertise in the areas of cardiovascular disease and exercise physiology in addition to his experience in research administration.

Doug Seals (PhD) is a Professor of Integrative Physiology at University of Colorado Boulder. He is a senior investigator whose laboratory studies the influence of aging on cardiovascular function and the risk of cardiovascular disease, and the efficacy of interventions that can prevent cardiovascular aging. Dr. Seals has extensive experience in clinical and translational research in human subjects. He currently holds a MERIT award and 4 RO1 awards from the National Institute on Aging. Dr. He currently serves on the Aging and Systems Geriatrics NIH study section, as well as an Associate Editor for the "Journal of Applied Physiology". Dr. Seals will bring expertise in the area of human cardiovascular research.

Thomas Gorell (PhD) is a scientist who has assumed administrative roles in managing the Life Sciences Program at Colorado State University in the late 1980's. One of the goals of the Wyoming INBRE is to enhance opportunities for undergraduates to actively participate in biomedical research. In this regard, Dr. Gorell served as the Director for the Center of Life Sciences from 1997-2002 and 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. Dr. Gorell currently holds the position of Associate VP for Administrative Services at Colorado State University. He provided valuable input as an EAC member for INBRE-1, and will continue to do so for INBRE-2.

Clarann Weinert (PhD) is a Professor of Nursing at Montana State University. Her credentials are impressive, and she brings a wealth of experience in the area of community-based research. For more than 25 years she has maintained a funded program of research on the management of chronic illness which currently includes: use of computers as a means for providing support and health information to isolated rural woman, use of complementary therapy by rural residents, and impact of spirituality on chronic illness family strategies for caring for Native American elders spirituality and suicide. Dr. Weinert is widely published in social support, rural health/theory, and chronic illness management. She served on the INBRE-1 EAC and has been a mentor for the clinical outcomes research projects in INBRE-1. She will continue to provide critical insight and guidance in the development of the community-based participatory research work.

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