Welcome to the BSD Office of Faculty Affairs

Whether you are new to the University, or have been here for many years it is our goal to bring awareness of the opportunities for faculty and to support the important work you do each day: teaching, mentoring, patient care and developing outstanding research programs.

BSD Office of Faculty Affairs Autumn Quarter Events

BSD Office of Faculty Affairs Winter Quarter Events

Meaning & Purpose in Medicine

The Meaning and Purpose in Medicine series provides a platform for physicians to share experiences, reflect way to cultivate a sense of purpose in medicine, and identify strategies to find joy in their work.

Explore our Programs

BSD Senior Leadership Academy

Meaning & Purpose in Medicine

Faculty Mentoring Training Program

The OFA at its foundation is here to support faculty at all stages of career development across the Biological Sciences Division.  This website includes information about current programs and resources. Click on Resources to learn more about other important imformation, links and opportunities across campus.

We are also here to listen and respond to faculty ideas and concerns, complementing the work of the Faculty Advisory Committee, Chairs and Section Chiefs. We welcome your feedback and ideas as we continue to develop the office and this website.

Dr. Marcelo Nobrega, MD, PhD | Dean for Faculty Affairs

Dr. Marcelo Nobrega, MD, PhD | Dean for Faculty Affairs

Professor at the Department of Human Genetics.

Dr. Jayant Pinto, MD | Dean for Faculty Affairs

Dr. Jayant Pinto, MD | Dean for Faculty Affairs

Professor of Surgery in the Section of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

Kimberly L McGee, AM, LSW | Associate Director, Faculty Affairs

Our mission is to support faculty in their academic pursuits and to create an optimal environment for their professional development. We accomplish this by providing programs and activities related to clinical care, research, education and community service. 

Mission Statement

Office of Faculty Affairs

Faculty Accolades

Six individuals from the Biological Sciences Division were among the 31 faculty members at the University of Chicago to receive named or distinguished service professorships.

David Chang, MD

David Chang, MD has been named the first Ruth Hanna Simms Foundation Professor in the Department of Surgery.

Kay F. MacLeod, PhD

Kay F. Macleod has been named the Hospira Foundation Professor in the Ben May Department of Cancer Research and the College.

Mitchell C. Posner, MD

Mitchell C. Posner, MD has been named the Thomas D. Jones Distinguished Service Professor in the Department of Surgery.

Marcelo Nobrega, MD, PhD

Marcelo Nóbrega, MD, PhD has been named the A.N. Pritzker Professor in the Department of Human Genetics and the College.

Eduardo Perozo, PhD

Eduardo Perozo, PhD has been named the Lillian Eichelberger Cannon Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and the College.

Yingming Zhao, PhD

Yingming Zhao, PhD has been named the Louis Block Professor in the Ben May Department of Cancer Research and the College.

Resources

BSD and University Work-Life, Benefits, Research Resources, and more

BSD Office of Academic Affairs

Provides resources for faculty and other academic appointees as they develop their academic programs at the BSD.

Office of the Provost

Supports the University of Chicago’s community of scholars, their shared ideals, and the core values that make the University a singular intellectual destination.

BSD Office of Diversity and Inclusion

Exists to support the diversity of identities, beliefs, and ethnicities of the faculty, students, and staff affiliated with the Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago.