Science Advisors

Our team of science advisors monitors the progress of investigators and projects within NM-INBRE, with each DRPP investigator assigned an advisor matching their research area. Facilitating professional development leading to academic advancement and successful entry into the NIH grant system are key goals, with science advisors playing a primary role in progress assessment. Additionally, regular meetings are held with investigators to discuss research development and best practices in research management.

Jeffrey Arterburn

New Mexico State University

Regents Professor
Dept. Chemistry and Biochemistry
Research Field: Chemical Biology
jarterbu@nmsu.edu 

Matthew Campen

University of New Mexico

Director, New Mexico Center for Metals in Biology and Medicine
Regents’ Professor
Dept. Pharmaceutical Sciences
Research Field: Environmental Health
mcampen@salud.unm.edu 

Kathryn Hanley

New Mexico State University

Regents Professor 
Dept. Biology

Research Field: Virology
khanley@nmsu.edu  

Vallabh Shah

University of New Mexico

Distinguished Regents’ Professor
Dept. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Research Field: Health Services/Molecular Epidemiology
vshah@salud.unm.edu  

Brad Shuster

New Mexico State University

Professor and Dept. Head
Dept. Biology

Research Field: Cell Biology/ Cancer
cshuster@nmsu.edu 

Erik Yukl

New Mexico State University

Associate Professor
Graduate Program Coordinator
Dept. Chemistry and Biochemistry

Research Field: Biochemistry
etyukl@nmsu.edu