Leadership

The Brain Institute exists to develop and sustain collaborations between neuroscientists in Utah. This integrative work is accomplished by an executive team, and guided by the vision of the Brain Institute USTAR investigators; an executive advisory committee; and University of Utah senior leadership.

Brain Institute Executive Team

The Brain Institute executive team is comprised of faculty leadership and a full-time core staff (organizational chart). The executive team core staff promotes interdisciplinary collaborations among Brain Institute faculty members by: assembling interdisciplinary research teams in specific focus areas; assisting with grant preparation and administration; providing communication services such as collaborative online workspaces and team-specific public websites; and coordinating internal meetings and large scientific symposia.

	John A. White, Ph.D. Executive Director of the Brain Institute Professor of Bioengineering
	Erik M. Jorgensen, Ph.D. Scientific Director of the Brain Institute Professor of Biology
	Amy J. Davis, Ph.D. Associate Director
	Jason Youngstrom, M.L.S. Manager Communication and Research Services
	Amanda Pompei Executive Assistant
	Olivia Fletcher Administrative Officer
	Susan Roberts Multimedia Specialist

Brain Institute USTAR Investigators

Three USTAR investigators joined the Brain Institute in 2008 to lead two USTAR research clusters: Diagnostic Imaging and Circuits of the Brain. USTAR is the state-funded Utah Science Technology and Research initiative to strengthen Utah's knowledge economy, and create high-paying jobs and new businesses; learn more about USTAR at innovationutah.com. The Brain Institute USTAR investigators work closely with the Brain Institute executive team to build far-reaching interdisciplinary research networks throughout Utah.

	Julie R. Korenberg, M.D., Ph.D. Professor of Pediatrics
	Perry F. Renshaw, M.D., Ph.D., M.B.A. Professor of Psychiatry
	Deborah A. Yurgelun-Todd, Ph.D. Professor of Psychiatry

Executive Advisory Committee

The executive advisory committee is comprised of leaders from the academic departments most heavily represented in the Brain Institute's faculty membership. The executive advisory committee meets quarterly to set priorities for Brain Institute resources; to evaluate existing areas of effort; and to formulate new programs that will serve the Brain Institute membership.

University of Utah Leadership

The Brain Institute supports a key mission of the University of Utah: to advance rigorous interdisciplinary inquiry. University senior leaders work closely with the Brain Institute executive team to align Brain Institute efforts with that mission, and to plan for the long-term sustainability of the institute.