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The leadership team of Northwestern University Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) plays an active role in the success of MSTP students. Team members are available to provide guidance and support at all stages of students’ training. Read our bios below.
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Associate Director, Chair of the Admissions Committee
312-695-0257
jason.wertheim@northwestern.edu
Associate Director
312-503-0108
m-brown12@northwestern.edu
My emphasis in the program is on mentorship during the graduate phase of MSTP training and grant writing.
Associate Director
Jayms Peterson, PhD
312-503-2900
j-peterson@northwestern.edu
I am responsible for managing the administrative and academic affairs of the program.
Program Manager
Joyce Tamanio
312-503-2898
j-tamanio@northwestern.edu
I oversee MSTP student finances and registration and support the general administration.
President, MSTP Student Council
Roger Smith
G1 MSTP student in the lab of Marc Mendillo, PhD (Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics)
roger.smith@northwestern.edu
Vice President of the MSTP Student Council
Margaret Coats-Thomas
G1 MSTP student in the labs of Amee Seitz, PT, PhD (Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences), and Eric Perreault, PhD (Department of Biomedical Engineering)
margaret.coats-thomas@northwestern.edu