Jeffrey Sich

Biography

Jeffrey J. Sich, Ph.D. has served as director of educational programs and associate professor in the Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Tropical Medicine at George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences since June 1, 2010. Prior to joining GW, Dr. Sich was assistant dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, associate professor of biology and premedical advisor at Maryville University of St. Louis, Missouri from 2007-2010. Trained as a biologist (B.S., Davidson College) and microbiologist (M.S. and Ph.D., University of Cincinnati College of Medicine), his past research interests included modulation of neutrophil function and immunologic/antibiotic therapies against bacterial infections. Dr. Sich has held faculty appointments at Denison University, University of Tampa, Youngstown State University, and Mount Sinai School of Medicine; administrative positions in graduate (M.D./Ph.D.) admissions and graduate school administration at Mt. Sinai and Washington University School of Medicine; and corporate/foundation relations at Washington University School of Medicine.

Research Interest

Current teaching and research interests include microbiology, immunology, career and faculty development, preparation of future physicians, U.S. biomedical research policy and global health