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A Message from the Senior Vice President, Provost, and Chief Academic Officer, UTMB:

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AE Leadership Announcements

Please join us in welcoming these leaders to their new roles at UTMB!

David Vines

David L. Vines, PhD, RRT, FAARC, FCCP
Senior Vice President and Dean, School of Health Professions
Effective Jan. 20, 2026

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Kristen Starnes-Ott

Kristen Starnes-Ott, PhD, CRNA, FAANA, FNAP
Dean ad interim, School of Nursing
Effective Jan. 17, 2026

Read the announcement.

Julie Griffith

Julie Griffith, MPH
Director of Wellness, Academic Enterprise
Effective Jan. 20, 2026

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Erin McGoff

Erin McGoff, DProf, MSc, BSc, PGCE, MC SP, HCPC, SFHEA
Director of Interprofessional Continuing Education
Effective immediately

Read the announcement.
Please also join us in sharing best wishes for Deborah J. Jones, PhD, MSN, RN, FAAN, Senior Vice President and Dean of the School of Nursing, and Chief Integration Officer, as she departs UTMB on Jan. 16, 2026, to become President of the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Institute for Health Professions. We are grateful for her outstanding service and leadership.Deborah Jones

Office Spotlight

News

Office of the Provost

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AE Leadership Announcements

Please join us in welcoming these leaders to their new roles at UTMB!

David Vines

David L. Vines, PhD, RRT, FAARC, FCCP
Senior Vice President and Dean, School of Health Professions
Effective Jan. 20, 2026

Read the announcement.

Kristen Starnes-Ott

Kristen Starnes-Ott, PhD, CRNA, FAANA, FNAP
Dean ad interim, School of Nursing
Effective Jan. 17, 2026

Read the announcement.

Julie Griffith

Julie Griffith, MPH
Director of Wellness, Academic Enterprise
Effective Jan. 20, 2026

Read the announcement.

Erin McGoff

Erin McGoff, DProf, MSc, BSc, PGCE, MC SP, HCPC, SFHEA
Director of Interprofessional Continuing Education
Effective immediately

Read the announcement.
Please also join us in sharing best wishes for Deborah J. Jones, PhD, MSN, RN, FAAN, Senior Vice President and Dean of the School of Nursing, and Chief Integration Officer, as she departs UTMB on Jan. 16, 2026, to become President of the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Institute for Health Professions. We are grateful for her outstanding service and leadership.Deborah Jones

Health Education Center (HEC)

Office of Faculty Affairs

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AE Leadership Announcements

Please join us in welcoming these leaders to their new roles at UTMB!

David Vines

David L. Vines, PhD, RRT, FAARC, FCCP
Senior Vice President and Dean, School of Health Professions
Effective Jan. 20, 2026

Read the announcement.

Kristen Starnes-Ott

Kristen Starnes-Ott, PhD, CRNA, FAANA, FNAP
Dean ad interim, School of Nursing
Effective Jan. 17, 2026

Read the announcement.

Julie Griffith

Julie Griffith, MPH
Director of Wellness, Academic Enterprise
Effective Jan. 20, 2026

Read the announcement.

Erin McGoff

Erin McGoff, DProf, MSc, BSc, PGCE, MC SP, HCPC, SFHEA
Director of Interprofessional Continuing Education
Effective immediately

Read the announcement.
Please also join us in sharing best wishes for Deborah J. Jones, PhD, MSN, RN, FAAN, Senior Vice President and Dean of the School of Nursing, and Chief Integration Officer, as she departs UTMB on Jan. 16, 2026, to become President of the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Institute for Health Professions. We are grateful for her outstanding service and leadership.Deborah Jones

Appointments & Promotions

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AE Leadership Announcements

Please join us in welcoming these leaders to their new roles at UTMB!

David Vines

David L. Vines, PhD, RRT, FAARC, FCCP
Senior Vice President and Dean, School of Health Professions
Effective Jan. 20, 2026

Read the announcement.

Kristen Starnes-Ott

Kristen Starnes-Ott, PhD, CRNA, FAANA, FNAP
Dean ad interim, School of Nursing
Effective Jan. 17, 2026

Read the announcement.

Julie Griffith

Julie Griffith, MPH
Director of Wellness, Academic Enterprise
Effective Jan. 20, 2026

Read the announcement.

Erin McGoff

Erin McGoff, DProf, MSc, BSc, PGCE, MC SP, HCPC, SFHEA
Director of Interprofessional Continuing Education
Effective immediately

Read the announcement.
Please also join us in sharing best wishes for Deborah J. Jones, PhD, MSN, RN, FAAN, Senior Vice President and Dean of the School of Nursing, and Chief Integration Officer, as she departs UTMB on Jan. 16, 2026, to become President of the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Institute for Health Professions. We are grateful for her outstanding service and leadership.Deborah Jones

OFA Events

Highlights from Around Our Schools

News and Awards

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AE Leadership Announcements

Please join us in welcoming these leaders to their new roles at UTMB!

David Vines

David L. Vines, PhD, RRT, FAARC, FCCP
Senior Vice President and Dean, School of Health Professions
Effective Jan. 20, 2026

Read the announcement.

Kristen Starnes-Ott

Kristen Starnes-Ott, PhD, CRNA, FAANA, FNAP
Dean ad interim, School of Nursing
Effective Jan. 17, 2026

Read the announcement.

Julie Griffith

Julie Griffith, MPH
Director of Wellness, Academic Enterprise
Effective Jan. 20, 2026

Read the announcement.

Erin McGoff

Erin McGoff, DProf, MSc, BSc, PGCE, MC SP, HCPC, SFHEA
Director of Interprofessional Continuing Education
Effective immediately

Read the announcement.
Please also join us in sharing best wishes for Deborah J. Jones, PhD, MSN, RN, FAAN, Senior Vice President and Dean of the School of Nursing, and Chief Integration Officer, as she departs UTMB on Jan. 16, 2026, to become President of the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Institute for Health Professions. We are grateful for her outstanding service and leadership.Deborah Jones

New Grants

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AE Leadership Announcements

Please join us in welcoming these leaders to their new roles at UTMB!

David Vines

David L. Vines, PhD, RRT, FAARC, FCCP
Senior Vice President and Dean, School of Health Professions
Effective Jan. 20, 2026

Read the announcement.

Kristen Starnes-Ott

Kristen Starnes-Ott, PhD, CRNA, FAANA, FNAP
Dean ad interim, School of Nursing
Effective Jan. 17, 2026

Read the announcement.

Julie Griffith

Julie Griffith, MPH
Director of Wellness, Academic Enterprise
Effective Jan. 20, 2026

Read the announcement.

Erin McGoff

Erin McGoff, DProf, MSc, BSc, PGCE, MC SP, HCPC, SFHEA
Director of Interprofessional Continuing Education
Effective immediately

Read the announcement.
Please also join us in sharing best wishes for Deborah J. Jones, PhD, MSN, RN, FAAN, Senior Vice President and Dean of the School of Nursing, and Chief Integration Officer, as she departs UTMB on Jan. 16, 2026, to become President of the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Institute for Health Professions. We are grateful for her outstanding service and leadership.Deborah Jones

Research and Innovations

News and Events

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AE Leadership Announcements

Please join us in welcoming these leaders to their new roles at UTMB!

David Vines

David L. Vines, PhD, RRT, FAARC, FCCP
Senior Vice President and Dean, School of Health Professions
Effective Jan. 20, 2026

Read the announcement.

Kristen Starnes-Ott

Kristen Starnes-Ott, PhD, CRNA, FAANA, FNAP
Dean ad interim, School of Nursing
Effective Jan. 17, 2026

Read the announcement.

Julie Griffith

Julie Griffith, MPH
Director of Wellness, Academic Enterprise
Effective Jan. 20, 2026

Read the announcement.

Erin McGoff

Erin McGoff, DProf, MSc, BSc, PGCE, MC SP, HCPC, SFHEA
Director of Interprofessional Continuing Education
Effective immediately

Read the announcement.
Please also join us in sharing best wishes for Deborah J. Jones, PhD, MSN, RN, FAAN, Senior Vice President and Dean of the School of Nursing, and Chief Integration Officer, as she departs UTMB on Jan. 16, 2026, to become President of the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Institute for Health Professions. We are grateful for her outstanding service and leadership.Deborah Jones

Additional Resources for Researchers

More Opportunities and Events

Gulf Coast Consortia Upcoming Events

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The Gulf Coast Consortia sponsors events in Mentor Training for advanced PhD students, postdocs, and faculty. Space is limited on all events.

GSBS Research Mentor Training for Faculty

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Based on the Center for the Improvement of Mentored Experiences in Research (CIMER) Entering Mentoring curriculum, this in-person, evidence-based workshop for faculty helps develop skills and insights in mentoring of research trainees through interactions and discussions.

"Welcome" on a graphic with blue and orange angular designs at the corners

AE Leadership Announcements

Please join us in welcoming these leaders to their new roles at UTMB!

David Vines

David L. Vines, PhD, RRT, FAARC, FCCP
Senior Vice President and Dean, School of Health Professions
Effective Jan. 20, 2026

Read the announcement.

Kristen Starnes-Ott

Kristen Starnes-Ott, PhD, CRNA, FAANA, FNAP
Dean ad interim, School of Nursing
Effective Jan. 17, 2026

Read the announcement.

Julie Griffith

Julie Griffith, MPH
Director of Wellness, Academic Enterprise
Effective Jan. 20, 2026

Read the announcement.

Erin McGoff

Erin McGoff, DProf, MSc, BSc, PGCE, MC SP, HCPC, SFHEA
Director of Interprofessional Continuing Education
Effective immediately

Read the announcement.
Please also join us in sharing best wishes for Deborah J. Jones, PhD, MSN, RN, FAAN, Senior Vice President and Dean of the School of Nursing, and Chief Integration Officer, as she departs UTMB on Jan. 16, 2026, to become President of the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Institute for Health Professions. We are grateful for her outstanding service and leadership.Deborah Jones

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