UMBI's Office of Education, Professional Advancement, and Training (EPAT) oversees and supports the programs and services that affect the academic life of the university as well as the greater Maryland learning community. With a strong commitment to UMBI's mission of providing an exceptional environment for research and specialized training in biotechnology, EPAT strives to move UMBI ahead in achieving the goals of our Strategic Plan, further capitalizing on UMBI's dynamic research environment to train scientists, educate the workforce and inform the public.

Vice President, EPAT
Candice Rettie, PhD,
410.385.6311

Dr. Candice Rettie, Vice President, has structured this newly formed unit to best utilize existing staff and resources, and she will lead EPAT in enhancing and expanding the functions of the two former offices. Dr. Rettie has a doctorate in Instructional Design and brings a wealth of expertise in education, training, career development, academic performance, and certification program management to UMBI. She has more than twenty years of experience in academic medicine, both as a faculty member and an administrator.

Biography

Resume

Curriculum Vitae

Associate Vice President, Faculty Affairs
John Trant, PhD,
410. 385.6323

After 12 years of research and teaching at Louisiana State University and then UMBI, Dr Trant now directs his energies to support his faculty and to facilitate their efforts to continue to be premier, internationally reknown scientists.

Biography

Administrative Resume

Curriculum Vitae

Mary Stapleton, PhD, Director, Education, Outreach and Workforce Development
410.385.6318 Biography

Resume

Curriculum Vitae

Renee Burrell, Academic Program Support Specialist
410.385.6361

Henry Jackson, Laboratory Assistant
410.576.5784

Monique Doyle, Education and Outreach Assistant
410.576.5784

Nichole Kellerman, Education and Outreach Coordinator
410.576.5784

Alicia Shaw, Coordinator, NSF MSP2 Grant