After an extensive and comprehensive search, Alcorn stood out as the top candidate during the entire process.
Alcorn has been a member of the college’s faculty since 2001, is a member of the Drug Discovery and Development Research Group, and previously served as the University Veterinarian. Immediately prior to being appointed dean, she had served as the college’s Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Affairs since 2016 and as Acting Dean since April 1, 2019.
She succeeds Dr. Kishor Wasan (PhD) who served as dean from August 2014 to June 2019.