[Isl] Request for Endorsement for ISL Associate Director for Clinical & Translational Research

[Ravinder Nagpal]

Yes, I endorse Dr. Sheffler’s appointment for this role.

Thanks,
Ravi



Ravinder Nagpal, MSc, PhD, FASN
Betty M. Watts Endowed Professor
Director | The Gut Biome Lab
Dept. of Health, Nutrition, & Food Sciences
Anne’s College
Florida State University
402 SAN, 120 Convocation Way
Tallahassee 32304, Florida
rnagpal at fsu.edu
thegutbiomelab.annescollege.fsu.edu/
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Subject: [Isl] Request for Endorsement for ISL Associate Director for Clinical & Translational Research

Dear ISL Faculty Affiliates and Joint Advisory Board members,

I hope you are doing well!

Following Dr. Lynn Panton's retirement, ISL has been working to strengthen its leadership structure to support the institute's continued growth and strategic priorities. After discussions with the Provost's Office and several colleagues, I would like to propose the appointment of Dr. Julia Sheffler as Associate Director for Clinical & Translational Research.

Attached are a brief description of the proposed role and Dr. Sheffler's CV for your review. The role is intended to strengthen ISL's clinical and translational research infrastructure, promote interdisciplinary collaboration, expand student research opportunities, and enhance our capacity for externally funded research.

If you support this appointment, I would greatly appreciate a brief reply expressing your endorsement. If you have any comments or suggestions, I would also welcome your feedback.

Please respond by August 10 to this vote<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffsu.qualtrics.com%2Fjfe%2Fform%2FSV_0VNLTBaQTZjM1QW&data=05%7C02%7Cisl%40lists.fsu.edu%7C5be6fe965ce04449c0aa08def19cd1b0%7Ca36450ebdb0642a78d1b026719f701e3%7C0%7C0%7C639213852984190017%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=r9V2AfTMeZ5yTyfnsRu6h%2FHOZ0iK738MbVV9mj8Nhkg%3D&reserved=0>, if possible.

Thank you for your continued support of ISL and for helping shape the institute's future.

Best regards,

Zhe He, PhD
Director, Institute for Successful Longevity
Professor, School of Information
Florida State University
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