Dr. George Daley, a pioneer stem cell researcher, has been named dean of Harvard Medical School, effective Jan. 1, 2017.
He replaces Jeffrey Flier, who left the Boston-based school July 31 after nine years at the post. Barbara McNeil, professor of health care policy and radiology at Harvard, is currently serving as acting dean, according to a news release.
Daley is a professor of biological chemistry and molecular pharmacology at Harvard. He is also the director of the
Stem Cell Transplant Center at Boston Children's Hospital and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
Throughout his career, Daley has been a key figure in developing international guidelines for conducting stem cell research. He has testified before Congress and spoken in global forums regarding the ethical and scientific complexities associated with stem cell research.
Daley also conducts research to identify underlying causes of blood disorders and cancer. His lab focuses on how stem cells can help patients with malignant and genetic bone marrow disease.
Daley is involved in several stem cell associations including the Manton Center for Orphan Disease Research at Boston Children's Hospital, the Harvard Stem Cell Institute and the International Society for Stem Cell Research.
