海角社区

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

In this role, appointed by 海角社区 and University of Idaho leadership, Dr. Ray oversees 海角社区 INBRE activity and serves on the statewide INBRE Executive Committee. As campus leader, she guides the 海角社区 INBRE program and assists in statewide strategic decision making. She will also oversee 海角社区’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 海角社区’s Dr. Jim Groome, who led 海角社区’s INBRE program for a number of years. Dr. Groome spearheaded 海角社区’s efforts to expand INBRE to include more faculty and more students each year. Under his leadership, several dozen 海角社区 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 海角社区,” said Martin Blair, 海角社区’s vice president for research and economic development. 

Please join in welcoming Dr. Heather Ray to her new 海角社区 INBRE campus leadership role.