Dr. Hasmeena Kathuria Begins as Center Director

Dr. Anjon Audhya, UW Senior Associate Dean for Basic Research, Biotechnology, and Graduate Studies, (left) and founding UW-CTRI Director Dr. Michael Fiore (right) greeted new UW-CTRI Director Dr. Hasmeena Kathuria on her first official day in the office. Photo by Jack Williford. 
Dr. Anjon Audhya, UW Senior Associate Dean for Basic Research, Biotechnology, and Graduate Studies, (left) and founding UW-CTRI Director Dr. Michael Fiore (right) greeted new UW-CTRI Director Dr. Hasmeena Kathuria on her first official day in the office, July 1, 2024. Photo by Jack Williford.

Dr. Hasmeena Kathuria officially began her work as the UW-CTRI Director on July 1, 2024, succeeding Dr. Michael Fiore, the founding director with Dr. Tim Baker.

Kathuria met with UW-CTRI colleagues in Madison as well as Dr. Anjon Audhya, UW Professor and Senior Associate Dean for Basic Research, Biotechnology, and Graduate Studies. She also met virtually with UW-CTRI staff across the state.

“I’m delighted to be here, and to work with you,” said Kathuria.

She has been meeting virtually with UW-CTRI staff since accepting the job last year. She has served in key center roles, including on various grant applications.

For more on how Kathuria will lead UW-CTRI, see the announcement from when she accepted the job.