The MXBio Working Group brings together domain experts and cross-campus leadership to provide strategic guidance, technical expertise, and actionable insight as MXBio expands its reach, capabilities, and impact. Serve as a collaborative advisory body, the group ensures that ongoing growth aligns with institutional priorities, fosters interdisciplinary research, and supports long-term operational success.
Eric Barritt
Sr. Associate Vice President and Chief Development Officer, Michigan Medicine
Roger Cone, PhD
Research Professor, U-M Life Science Institute
Jennifer Edwards
Sr. Executive Director of University Initiatives, U-M Office of Development
Bobby Hewlett, MBA
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Patricia Hurn, Ph.D.
Interim Vice President for Research and Innovation
Mingyan Liu, Ph.D.
Robert J. Vlasic Dean of Engineering
Laurie McCauley, DDS, Ph.D.
Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
Ganesh S. Palapattu, MD, Ph.D.
Interim Executive Vice President for Medical Affairs; CEO, Michigan Medicine
Julie Segre, Ph.D.
Director, U-M Life Science Institute
Kelly Sexton, Ph.D.
Associate Vice President for Research - Innovation Partnerships and Economic Impact
Jen Vetter
Director of Executive Projects & Special Advisor
Thomas J. Wang, MD
Dean, University of Michigan Medical School