The founding AvenueB Advisory Board assembled individuals whose collective expertise and unwavering commitment drive our program's success. In addition to offering their valuable guidance and mentorship, these devoted individuals actively participated in program fundraisers and generously contributed to its growth in the first four years. Their deep connection to UC Davis and their varied affiliations with the university underscore their passion for ensuring the success of students.

John Cuppoletti
AvenueB Advisory Board Chair, Professor Emeritus University of Cincinnati

Sundeep Dugar
Founder and the Chief Technology Officer of Epirium Bio

Noel Dybdal
AvenueB Advisory Board Co-Chair, Director and Principal Scientist, Safety Assessment Pathology Department of Development Sciences at Genentech

Gurkern Sufi
CEO and Founder of Ravata Solutions

Ayly Tucker
QC Pharmaceutical Specialist at Genentech

Robert Urtecho
Emeritus Dean of Mathematics, Science, and Engineering & Professor of Biological Sciences at the College of the Sequoias

Alyssa Arnold
AvenueB Director, College of Biological Sciences at UC Davis