FRANK LAFERLA
DEAN, CHARLES DUNLOP SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES, UCI
WHY: Leads 130 faculty members and student body of more than 4,000 students. Last year, was reappointed to an additional five-year term.
IN THE NEWS: Announced at commencement, the school received a $50 million gift from biotech entrepreneur Charles Dunlop, renaming the school after him and establishing an endowed fund.
NOTABLE: Said to be one of the largest schools within UCI.
QUOTABLE: “Together, our students, faculty and all members of our biological sciences community will embark on a journey of innovation and impact.”
