Dr. Claudia Nold Ph.D., Chairperson of the Nominations Committee, is pleased to announce the results of the 2024 ICIS Leadership elections! We extend our congratulations to the following members who will soon step into their new roles:
Secretary:
Susan Carpenter, Ph.D., University of California, Santa Cruz, United States
Susan Carpenter has been re-elected as Secretary and remains committed to contributing to ICIS. She shares, “I am excited to continue serving as Secretary of ICIS for another term and contribute to a community that has been so supportive of my career. It is incredibly rewarding to work alongside diverse individuals from around the world.”
Council Members:
Judith Allen, Ph.D., University of Manchester, United Kingdom
Judith Allen’s dedication and extensive experience across multiple sectors will be invaluable as she serves another term on the Council, helping to guide the future of ICIS.
Joanna Groom, Ph.D. Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research, Australia
Joanna Groom is eager to join the ICIS Council and is focused on building research networks and supporting the independent development of early-career researchers (ECRs) within the ICIS community. She states, “I’m excited to join the ICIS Council to help build research networks between our annual meetings and identify ways to sponsor the independent development of ECR ICIS members.”
Council Member for Inclusion & Training:
Rami Bechara, Ph.D., Saclay University, France
Rami Bechara, reflecting on his goals, expresses his commitment: “I am honored to be elected to the Council for Inclusion and Training. I look forward to contributing to our community’s growth and fostering an inclusive environment for all.”
Nominations Committee Members:
Rune Hartmann, Ph.D., Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
A long-standing ICIS member since his graduate studies in the late 1990s at Aarhus, Rune Hartmann brings over 30 years of experience to the Nominations Committee and will continue to contribute his extensive knowledge to the organization.
Lydia Lynch, Ph.D., Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, United States
Lydia Lynch, who has overcome numerous challenges to achieve her dream of becoming a scientist, believes that talent thrives in an environment where people feel a sense of belonging. She values ICIS as a supportive network that helps everyone succeed despite obstacles.
On behalf of the Nominations Committee, Dr. Nold extends her gratitude to all the candidates for their willingness to serve the ICIS community and to the members who participated in the voting process.
2024 Nominations Committee:
- Claudia Nold, Ph.D., (Chair, 2024 – 2026), Hudson Institute of Medical Research, Melbourne, Australia
- Ana Gamero, Ph.D., (2024 – 2026), Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University, Philadelphia, USA
- Rune Hartmann, Ph.D., (2022 – 2024), Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
- Ekaterina Koltsova, Ph.D., M.D., (2024 – 2026), Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, USA
- Lydia Lynch, Ph.D., (2022 – 2024), Princeton University, Princeton, USA
- Shruti Naik, Ph.D., (2023 – 2025), New York University, New York, USA
- Andreas Wack, Ph.D., (2024 – 2026), Francis Crick Institute, London, UK
