We want to share that Steven L. Bernstein, MD, chief research officer at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and senior associate dean for clinical and translational research at the Geisel School of Medicine, has accepted a new leadership opportunity at Yale School of Medicine. He will be departing on July 17.
Communications
Welcoming Our New Interim Leadership in the Office of Faculty Affairs
I am pleased to announce that Brock Christensen, PhD and Kathleen Clem, MD will join Geisel’s Office of Faculty Affairs (OFA) as Interim Dean of Faculty Affairs and Interim Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs, respectively, and will begin onboarding into these roles on June 1, 2026.
Dean’s Office Update – April 2026
Dean’s Note by Steven Leach, MD Dear Colleagues, There has been a great deal of good news, including some very big announcements, to celebrate at Geisel the past few weeks. I am thrilled to begin with the most significant of those announcements: Dartmouth has appointed Jennifer Hunt, MD, MEd, as […]
Welcoming Jennifer Hunt as the Next Dean of Geisel
I’m delighted to share some wonderful and historic news: After a thoughtful and thorough national search, Dartmouth has appointed Jennifer Hunt, MD, MEd, as the next dean of the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. Dr. Hunt will join us on August 1, 2026.
With Sadness: Gustav Lienhard, PhD
We are deeply saddened to share the news of the unexpected passing of our colleague Gustav E. Lienhard, PhD, professor of Biochemistry and Cell Biology. Gus joined Dartmouth in 1972 and was a cherished and devoted colleague who remained actively engaged in research, teaching, and service throughout his long career.
Roy S. Herbst, MD, PhD, To Be New Director of the Dartmouth Cancer Center
We are pleased to share that Roy S. Herbst, MD, PhD, has been appointed the new director of Dartmouth Cancer Center. He will begin in his role on July 13.
Arief A. Suriawinata, MD, Named Chair of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
We’re pleased to share that Arief A. Suriawinata, MD, FCAP, has been named chair of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Dartmouth Health and the Geisel School of Medicine, effective March 15.
Jennifer Cushing Named Executive Assistant for Geisel Dean
We are pleased to share that Jennifer Cushing has been named the Executive Assistant to the Dean, a role she has held on an interim basis since October 2025.
Remembering Brian O’Sullivan, MD
It is with deep sadness that we share the news that Brian O’Sullivan, MD, Professor of Pediatrics and Section Chief for Pediatric Pulmonology, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 8.
Dean’s Office Update – February 2026
As I’m sure many of you will agree, it’s been a very busy and exciting winter term, and I am grateful for the many moments of progress, celebration, and service that define life at Geisel.