Congratulations to IBA Scholar, Jia Zhao, for being accepted into the Biology Graduate Program at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)! Jia is majoring in Biology at the University of Iowa and is an undergraduate researcher in the lab of Dr. Bin He in the Department of Biology.

We are sad to announce that Jeff Murray will be stepping down from his role as Co-PI for IBA. Jeff has been involved in IBA’s efforts for over 20 years – mentoring students, assisting with grant writing, providing his perspectives on direct training programs as well as training and preparing future scientists. Although Jeff is retiring, he will continue his research on several grants and will continue to consult for the Gates Foundation.

Tori Forbes is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry and has been an advocate for the IBA and LSAMP programs.  She has mentored multiple students over the last few years. We are looking forward to an amazing new partnership!