YIBS Announces New Director & Associate Director

May 6, 2021

“Dear friends of YIBS, 

I’m delighted to share this article that describes the change in the leadership of YIBS that will take place this summer (as of July 1). This is a tremendously exciting development, and one that I’m sure will serve YIBS very well over the coming years. I’ve loved my time with YIBS and will be staying involved as a Faculty Affiliate. Thanks so much for all that you do to make YIBS special!” 
 
Yale Institute for Biospheric Studies Names New Director, Associate Director

Yours, with best wishes,
Michael Donoghue

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