Eric Boerwinkle, Ph.D., named dean of UTHealth School of Public Health (The University of Texas ...

(Source: The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston) Photo by Drew Donovan. HOUSTON - (Nov. 19, 2015) - Eric Boerwinkle, Ph.D., a world-renowned genetics researcher and educator, has been appointed dean of The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of Public Health, effective January 1. 'Dr. Boerwinkle is an outstanding scientist, known around the world for his research involving the genetic causes of our most common and debilitating diseases. Working with leaders and faculty members from across the school's six campuses, Dr. Boerwinkle will leverage our state-wide reach to address critical public health issues, including population health,...