Meet our Team
Graduate Medical Sciences is the home of the Masters and PhD programs at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. Our team supports the education, success, and well-being of our graduate students. Please visit our office or use the directory below.
Leadership
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Matthew Layne, PhD Associate Dean of Graduate Medical Sciences, ad interim Assistant Dean of Research Associate Professor of Biochemistry & Cell Biology |
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Laurie Craigen PhD Assistant Dean of Graduate Medical Sciences, ad interim Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Mental Health Counseling & Behavioral Medicine |
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Brigitte Ritter, PhD Director, Analytics & Admissions Assistant Professor of Biochemistry & Cell Biology |
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Katelyn Carroll Associate Director, Finance |
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Kimberly Arena, EdM Director, Graduate Affairs |
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Bénédicte Gnangnon, PhD Director, Professional Development |
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Millie Agosto Registrar, Graduate Medical Sciences |
Staff
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Mike Benac, M.Ed. Academic Program Administrator |
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Mike Bloom Marketing & Communications Specialist |
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Karen Francis Senior Assistant Registrar, Graduate Medical Sciences |
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James Mazarakis Program Manager, Program in Biomedical Sciences (PiBS) |
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Kaitlin Moua, MA Admissions & Recruitment Specialist |
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Veralucia St. Cyr Financial Administrator |
| Joddy Nwankwo Administrative manager |












