Melissa Dyson named ULAM Senior Director and Director of Faculty Affairs

February 14, 2023

Melissa Dyson, DVM, MS, DACLAMEffective January 1, 2023, Melissa Dyson, DVM, MS, DACLAM has, in addition to her role as Senior Associate Attending Veterinarian, assumed the roles of Senior Director and Director of Faculty Affairs for ULAM.

In these new roles, Dr. Dyson will continue to collaborate with the Executive Director in monitoring and developing ULAM’s strategic vision, policies, and best practices. Additionally, duties in these new roles will include:

  • Serving as the principal contact and respondent for IACUC-initiated investigations or compliance concerns related to ULAM operations involving veterinary care.
  • Continue beyond the acting title as Director of Faculty Affairs, providing leadership and direction for strategic planning and operations for the clinical and academic missions of ULAM, including direct mentoring and supervision of ULAM Faculty.
  • Continued oversight of state-of-the-art BSL3 containment space.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Dyson on these new roles, and in thanking her for her service and continued commitment to the success of our mission at ULAM.