During this time, UCI became recognized nationally for advancing social justice through education and exemplifying environmental stewardship and institutional sustainability. Irvine, Calif., March 11, 2015 — Dr. Howard Federoff – a nationally renowned clinical and research leader at Georgetown University and a groundbreaking investigator for neurological disorders – will join UC Irvine as vice chancellor for health affairs and dean of the School of Medicine.. UCI offers the very best to our patients because we advance the frontiers of knowledge through groundbreaking research,” said Dr. Steve Goldstein, vice chancellor for health affairs. Nationally renowned clinician, researcher and groundbreaking investigator for neurological disorders Dr. Howard Federoff will join UC Irvine as vice chancellor for health affairs and dean of the School of Medicine. I am pleased to share with you the news that we are initiating a national search for the next vice chancellor for health affairs. 949-824-6922 949-824-8673 communications@uci.edu Map & Directions. “The health sciences, when effectively intertwined, enable providers to collaborate, ensuring that every patient receives the most compassionate and individualized care.”“With his noteworthy accomplishments, Dr. Federoff will continue to enhance UCI’s growing achievements in advancing clinical and research breakthroughs that will improve and protect health, both in our community and around the globe,” said James Mazzo, chairman and CEO of AcuFocus and a UC Irvine Foundation trustee.Federoff will replace Dr. Roger Steinert, the Irving H. Leopold Chair in Ophthalmology and director of the Gavin Herbert Eye Institute, who has served as interim dean of the School of Medicine since Dr. Ralph V. Clayman retired from the position in July 2014.Media access: Radio programs/stations may, for a fee, use an on-campus ISDN line to interview UC Irvine faculty and experts, subject to availability and university approval.
Vice Chancellor, Health Affairs. I am delighted to share with you that Dr. Howard Federoff will be joining UCI as vice chancellor for health affairs and dean of the School of Medicine. New Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs and Dean of Medicine Appointed; New Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs and Dean of Medicine Appointed. Dr. Howard Federoff — a nationally renowned clinical and research leader at Georgetown University and a groundbreaking investigator for neurological disorders — will join UC Irvine as vice chancellor for health affairs and dean of the School of Medicine.In this position, Federoff will oversee and guide the development of UCI Health. He begins July 1.At Georgetown, Federoff is executive vice president for health sciences and executive dean of the School of Medicine.
Federoff has demonstrable experience at one of the signature medical centers in the United States,” said Terry Belmont, CEO of UC Irvine Medical Center. Written comments or nominations should be addressed to:Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs Search Committee Nominations and applications will be reviewed by the committee as they are submitted, and the position will remain open until it is filled.We welcome your participation in this vital recruitment. GUMC is a $274-million biomedical research and educational organization that accounts for more than 85 percent of the university’s sponsored research funding.“Howard brings unique and exceptional abilities to this position during an important moment in UCI’s distinguished story,” said Chancellor Howard Gillman.