Congratulations to Dr. Gustavo MacIntosh on his appointment as LAS Interim Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Faculty Development!

Below is an edited excerpt of the article LAS announces new leadership.

Gustavo MacIntosh, LAS Dean’s Professor and professor in the Roy J. Carver Department of Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Molecular Biology, was appointed interim associate dean for graduate studies and faculty development. In his new role, MacIntosh will lead college efforts to support and enhance graduate programs in LAS. He will also manage LAS award programs and faculty development initiatives.

MacIntosh’s primary research focus is molecular biology, specifically interactions between plants and insects, and studying how cells recycle their structures. He analyzes how these processes influence plant development and their barriers to control plant diseases. His work is supported by significant funding from the United States Department of Agriculture, the National Science Foundation, and other distinguished institutions.

MacIntosh earned his Ph.D. in biological chemistry from the University of Buenos Aires. His one-year term began July 1.