Internal Advisory Board

Kim Barrett, PhD

  • Vice Dean for Research, UC Davis School of Medicine
  • Distinguished Professor of Physiology and Membrane Biology
Dr. Kim Barrett is responsible for implementing key initiatives and fostering partnerships across UC Davis Health and with other schools, centers, and colleagues throughout UC Davis.

Simon Cherry, PhD

  • Distinguished Professor, Departments of Radiology and Biomedical Engineering
  • Co-Director, EXPLORER Molecular Imaging Center
Dr. Simon Cherry's research program focuses on developing innovative technologies for medical imaging, including the EXPLORER total-body PET/CT scanner.

Cristina Davis, PhD

  • Associate Vice Chancellor, Interdisciplinary Research and Strategic Initiatives, UC Davis Office of Research
  • Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Dr. Cristina Davis is responsible for initiating and advancing interdisciplinary and strategically important research programs through partnerships with federal, state and other entities.

Isaac Pessah, PhD

  • Associate Dean of Research, UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine
  • Professor, Molecular Biosciences
Dr. Isaac Pessah is a specialist in molecular and cellular mechanisms regulating cellular Ca2+ signaling. He was a Project Lead in the UC Davis CounterACT Center of Excellence from 2012-2022 and is an accomplished neurotoxicologist.