About Gustavo
Gustavo is an Assistant Dean for Faculty Affairs and Professional Development and holds an academic appointment in the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology as a professor. He also holds an appointment in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology. He is also the Director of Faculty Mentoring in the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology and the co-principal investigator for the NIH funded IMSD at IU School of Medicine training program for graduate students. Gustavo earned a Bachelor in Science in biochemistry from Haverford College and a PhD in biology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He performed a post-doctoral fellowship in molecular parasitology at Stanford University School of Medicine.
Within Faculty Affairs and Professional Development, Gustavo directs the Program to Launch Underrepresented in Medicine Success (PLUS), a two-year cohort professional and leadership development program for early stage faculty. In addition, he focuses his efforts on professional development of faculty engaged in biomedical and translational research. He enjoys working with faculty to help them achieve their professional and career goals. Gustavo is committed to promoting an open, just, and inclusive culture that allows for the success and wellness of all members of our school.