Christopher Hughes, PhD
Associate Dean of Research and Innovation
Phone: (949) 824-8771
Office: 5101 Natural Sciences II
As the Associate Dean of Research and Innovation, Dr. Hughes oversees all research development efforts and serves as the School’s liaison with UC Irvine Beall Applied Innovation to partner discoveries in biology with the business community. Dr. Hughes has been with UC Irvine since 1996 and has served in numerous administrative roles, including as Chair of the Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, director of the Edwards Lifesciences Center for Advanced Cardiovascular Technology, and co-leader of the Onco-Imaging and Biotechnology program at the Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center. As a vascular biologist, Dr. Hughes is among the leading groups nationwide in the development of body-on-a-chip technology and is a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
Megan Vu, MBA, MPA
Interim Director of Contracts and Grants
Phone: (949) 824-3489
Office: Hybrid / 5206 Natural Sciences II
Shana Contreras
Interim Post-Award Contracts and Grants Supervisor
Phone: (949) 824-4740
Office: Hybrid / 5205 Natural Sciences II