Goodridge to Lead Ohio State College of Biological Sciences

GOODRIDGE TO LEAD OHIO STATE COLLEGE OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

     COLUMBUS -- Alan Goodridge, a widely published scholar 
in metabolism, endocrinology and molecular biology, has been 
appointed dean of the College of Biological Sciences at The 
Ohio State University, subject to approval by the Board of 
Trustees, President E. Gordon Gee announced today.  The 
appointment is effective Sept. 1.

     Goodridge is professor and head of the Department of 
Biochemistry at the University of Iowa.  He was selected 
following a national search for a successor to Gary Floyd, 
who is retiring.

     "We are absolutely delighted that Dr. Goodridge will be 
joining our faculty," Gee said. "He is a nationally 
recognized scholar who brings a rich background and 
knowledge to the intellectual community. In addition, he is 
a dynamic academic leader and a highly respected teacher and 
mentor.  We are very pleased."

     Richard Sisson, senior vice president for academic 
affairs and provost, noted that many opportunities for 
growth exist in biological and biomedical sciences at Ohio 
State.

     "Dean Floyd and the college faculty have positioned the 
college for new levels of excellence," Sisson said. "Dr. 
Goodridge brings experience, a proven track record of 
leadership, and excellent academic and professional 
credentials with him.  We have tremendous resources here at 
Ohio State and we believe we can become a national leader in 
the biological and biomedical sciences.  Dr. Goodridge is an 
outstanding addition to the college faculty and will be a valued 
member of our Council of Deans."

     Gee agreed, particularly citing Floyd's accomplishments 
as dean. "We are deeply indebted to Dean Floyd for his 
continued service to the college during the search.  His 
commitment is greatly appreciated."

     For his part, Goodridge said he is excited by the 
prospects that lie ahead and eager to assume his new duties.

     "Ohio State is a fine institution with great 
opportunity in the biological sciences," he said. "I look 
forward to working with the college faculty and the faculty 
and leadership across campus to move the biological sciences 
at Ohio State into the top tier of programs nationwide."

     Goodridge received his Bachelor of Science degree from 
Tufts University in biology and his Master of Science and 
doctoral degrees from the University of Michigan, both in 
Zoology.  Before joining the Iowa faculty he was a professor 
in the Department of Medical Research at the University of 
Toronto and a professor in the departments of Pharmacology 
and Biochemistry at Case Western Reserve University.

     Goodridge is a widely published authority in the 
biological sciences, particularly in his research 
specialties: the molecular basis for nutritional and 
hormonal regulation of gene expression, metabolic 
regulation, and hormone action.  He is actively engaged in 
professional activities and serves as an associate editor of 
three journals in his fields.  Goodridge is also engaged 
with students both in the classroom and laboratory, and as 
an academic advisor.

     The College of Biological Sciences has nearly 100 
faculty members who are distinguished teachers and 
researchers in their fields.  Their research interests 
encompass virtually all areas of biological science.

     The college offers programs in biochemistry, 
entomology, microbiology, molecular genetics, plant biology, 
and zoology.  Additionally, interdisciplinary graduate 
programs are available in environmental science; molecular, 
cellular and developmental biology; the Ohio State 
Biochemistry Program, and biophysics.  Over the last decade, 
the biology major offered by the college has become an 
increasingly attractive option for undergraduates at the 
university.

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Contact:  E. Gordon Gee, (614) 292-2424; Richard Sisson, 
(614) 292-5881.


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