External Advisory Committee (EAC)
The primary function of the EAC is to review the progress of the RCMI program at UTEP on an annual basis and provide direction and areas for development. It constructively evaluates progress made with respect to funding, publications, scientific and faculty development, and areas for growth. They reinforce activities that will result in a “measurable emphasis” on making discoveries of clinical and translational significance.
The current Chair of the EAC is Dr. Susan Opava, Professor Emeritus California Poly University. Her analysis, and that of the committee, continues to provide strong impetus for us to streamline our operations of biomedical research and assists with innovative ideas and strategies to maximize the BBRC activities. It should also be noted that the EAC has previously concluded that “While significant advancements have been made and many BBRC investigators are self-sufficient, the BBRC is not yet capable of sustaining the outstanding synergistic effects of the Center without continued financial support from NIMHD”.
The EAC also includes external advisors for each of the Cores and research projects. They operate following best practices, provide high quality services, operate at comparable levels to other similar facilities and make relevant progress toward sustainability. As indicated above, EAC and IAC oversight/advisory committees have been established to assist the Core Directors and Leads with the implementation of the activities. These committees provide valuable input into the administration of the Cores and to streamline standard operating procedures, evaluate operations, management and recommend priorities to support the basic, clinical and behavioral cancers studies proposed in this application.
BBRC EXTERNAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Susan C. Opava, Ph.D.
Dean Emeritus
Research and Graduate Programs
Chair External Advisory Committee
California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407
Phone: (805) 709-0534 (Mobile)
Email: sopava@calpoly.edu
Manuel L. Penichet, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor
Division of Surgical Oncology
Department of Surgery
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
University of California, Los Angeles
10833 Le Conte Ave, CHS 54-117
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Telephone (lab): (310) 825-0457
Telephone (office): (310) 825-1304
Fax: (310) 825-7575
E-mail: penichet@mednet.ucla.edu
Abraham Aragones, MD MS
Assistant Attending
Immigrant Health and Cancer Disparities Service
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
485 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10017
- 646-888-8058
- aragonea@mskcc.org
Wendy Bautista, M.D. PhD
Scientist
CAPR NCI Frederick
National Institutes of Health
1050 Boyles Street Frederick MD 21702
E-mail: wendy.bautista91@gmail.com