Beginning Aug. 1, there will be a new director of the Drake Undergraduate Science Collaborative Institute (DUSCI). Brian Gentry, associate professor of pharmacology from the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, will step into the director role, replacing John Gitua, associate professor of Chemistry from the College of Arts and Sciences. John diligently served as director for the past five and half years.

Brian has been an active member of DUSCI for many years. He has served as a DUSCI faculty advisory board member, has been a student research mentor for summer research students, and has been active in DUCURS as a moderator/judge every year.

— Kayla Jenkins, College of Arts & Sciences