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QSB Governance

The QSB Graduate Group is overseen by a Graduate Group Chair and an Executive Committee. In addition, a number of committees tackle particular issues within the graduate group.

Who to Contact for QSB-related Inquiries:

QSB Graduate Group Chair: Katrina Hoyer

Interdepartmental Programs Manager: Mel Everett Alexandra


2025 - 2026 Executive Committee

Graduate Group Chair: Katrina Hoyer (Molecular & Cell Biology)

Treasurer: Joel Spencer (Bioengineering)

Secretary: Stefan Materna (Molecular & Cell Biology)

Admissions Committee Rep: Maggie Sogin (Molecular & Cell Biology)

Educational Policy Committee Rep: Maria Zoghbi (Molecular & Cell Biology)

Recruitment Committee Rep: Ramen Saha (Molecular & Cell Biology)

Awards Committee Rep: Open

Student Representative: Nora Shamoon (QSB Graduate Student)

Seminars and Events Committee Rep: Bercem Dutagaci (MCB) and Matthew Hutchinson (LES) 

Student Social Events Committee: Open to any interested QSB students who want to help organize and plan our social events. Interested sutdents should reach out to the Chair, QSB Staff (qsb@ucmerced.edu), or to our Student Representative. We would love to have you!