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Board of Associates
Mission Statement
The mission of Whitehead Board of Associates (BOA) is
to enhance the Institute’s ability to improve
the health and welfare of all human beings through leading-edge
research, education in the biomedical sciences, and
extending the boundaries of knowledge for future generations.
Role of BOA Members
- Associates support the Institute’s scientific
mission through personal
philanthropy and by sharing their leadership skills
in science, business, finance, education, communication
and other fields.
- Associates increase the Institute’s visibility
by sharing their own enthusiasm for the exceptional
accomplishments of Whitehead scientists at the forefront
of discovery.
- Associates help the leadership of Whitehead
Institute develop new relationships with individuals,
academic institutions, foundations, and corporations
dedicated to furthering the advancement of biomedical
science in the United States and abroad.
Membership Benefits
- Membership in the Board of Associates provides
a unique window on the latest developments in biomedical
science.
- Associates interact directly with renowned Whitehead
scientists at the BOA Annual Colloquium and at more intimate
educational and outreach programs in Boston, New York
and other regions.
- In the collegial environment of Whitehead Institute,
Associates confer with other BOA members—leaders
in science, business, government, law and the media—who
share a keen interest in the future of science and technology
and its impact on society.
BOA members receive Whitehead publications (Inside Whitehead and Paradigm
magazine) featuring insights into the process
of science, Whitehead discoveries, and current information
trends in science and science policy. They can also
subscribe to Whitehead’s RSS
feed to be notified about the latest research news.
Board of Associates
Neil L. Chayet, Co-Chair
Leatrice E. Gochberg, Co-Chair
Mid-Atlantic Executive Committee
Leatrice E. Gochberg, Chair
Ellen S. Polaner, Vice Chair
Ruth Scheuer, Vice Chair
Arthur W. Brill
Joel J. Kassimir
George M. Levin, Jr.
John C. McCormick
Lyerka D. Miller
Samantha B. Schlumberger
New England Executive Committee
Neil L. Chayet, Chair
Liliana Bachrach, Vice Chair
Julianne H. Rose, Vice Chair
David W. Ellis
Barbara Chasen Joskow
William F. Pounds
Roger Sametz
Last updated November 30, 2011. |
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