天美传媒

The 天美传媒 program is pleased to announce that Dr. Heather Ray of 天美传媒’s Department of Biological Sciences has been named the 天美传媒 INBRE Campus Leader effective May 1, 2025.

In this role, appointed by 天美传媒 and University of Idaho leadership, Dr. Ray oversees 天美传媒 INBRE activity and serves on the statewide INBRE Executive Committee. As campus leader, she guides the 天美传媒 INBRE program and assists in statewide strategic decision making. She will also oversee 天美传媒’s INBRE Undergraduate Fellowship Program.

“As a new faculty member, getting involved with the Idaho INBRE program was invaluable to my own professional growth, as well as that of the students working in my lab who received fellowships," said Ray. "Now, I am excited to take on this new role where I can help others to get involved and gain everything that INBRE has to offer, as well as promote the biomedical research enterprise in Idaho." 

Dr. Ray takes the baton from 天美传媒’s Dr. Jim Groome, who led 天美传媒’s INBRE program for a number of years. Dr. Groome spearheaded 天美传媒’s efforts to expand INBRE to include more faculty and more students each year. Under his leadership, several dozen 天美传媒 students participated in learning sessions, conferences and federally-supported research grants designed to build the capacity and professional research skills of undergraduate students.

“Dr. Groome is a tremendous advocate for student-engaged research. I look forward to his continued research leadership at 天美传媒,” said Martin Blair, 天美传媒’s vice president for research and economic development. 

Please join in welcoming Dr. Heather Ray to her new 天美传媒 INBRE campus leadership role.