Dear Colleagues,
I am delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Bruce Liang as Dean of the UConn School of Medicine! As you know, Bruce is an exceptional, inclusive and visionary leader who has been committed to achieving excellence in research and scholarship in the School of Medicine and UConn Health. In addition, Bruce is an internationally-renowned cardiologist and researcher who’s made important contributions to signaling mechanisms that regulate cardiovascular functions using both cellular and pharmacological approaches.
Bruce has held several leadership roles during his tenure at UConn’s School of Medicine including serving as Interim Dean in 2011 and 2015 and as the Director of the nationally-recognized Pat and Jim Calhoun Center for Cardiology since 2003. In addition, he serves as the Ray Neag Distinguished Professor of Cardiovascular Biology and Medicine, Chief of Cardiology since coming to UConn in 2002. Bruce is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology, the American Heart Association and the Council on Clinical Cardiology and Basic Cardiovascular Sciences. He is also a member of the American Society for Clinical Investigation.
With the investment through Bioscience Connecticut Next Generation Connecticut, JAXGM collaboration and the University academic plan, the School of Medicine is poised to become one of the premier medical schools in the United States. Meeting this goal will require close collaboration with all of the stakeholders in the School of Medicine and UConn Health. In his new role, Bruce will continue to work closely with all of you to develop innovative curriculum and recruitment programs for medical and doctoral students, enhance diversity, identify priorities for investment through Bioscience Connecticut, increase philanthropic support, and support cross-campus collaborations. With his extensive experience and knowledge, Bruce is well-positioned to lead the School of Medicine to the next level of research and educational excellence.
I wish to express deep appreciation to Dean Kazem Kazerounian, Vice Provost Sally Reis and the members of the search committee for their thoughtful work throughout the search process:
• Dr. Anna Dongari-Bagtzoglou
• Dr. Marja Hurley
• Dr. George Kuchel
• Dr. Marc Lalande
• Dr. Anthony Luciano
• Dr. Suzanne Rose
• Ms. Elizabeth Santone
• Dr. Paul Skolnik
• Dr. Sandra Weller
• Ms. Paige Dunion
Please join us in congratulating Bruce and the School of Medicine!
Best regards,
Mun Y. Choi
Provost & Executive VP for Academic Affairs
For more information, contact: Office of the Provost at 860.486.4037