Kimberly Kirkpatrick has been named associate vice president for research infrastructure and interdisciplinary institutes and centers, a new position for the University, effective June 5. This is a new role which holds a joint appointment in the Office of the Vice President for Research and the Office of Academic Clinical Affairs. Selected in a national search, Kirkpatrick will serve as a key leader and will provide a direct link with the health sciences to support systemwide strategic planning and decision making, especially around shared research infrastructure and facilities.