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IHDD Welcomes Dr. Mark Harniss as Interim Director

We are grateful to Dr. Sandra Juul for her leadership and service as Director of the Institute on Human Development and Disability. Her guidance and dedication have supported the Institute’s mission and strengthened collaboration across programs, research, and partnerships. Dr. Juul will continue to serve as Principal Investigator of the IDDRC.

Dr. Sunny Juul and Dr. Mark Harniss

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Mark Harniss as Interim Director of IHDD. Mark has served as Associate Director of IHDD and Director of the UCEDD for the past two and a half years and brings deep institutional knowledge, steady leadership, and a strong commitment to the work of the Institute. His experience and perspective will provide continuity as IHDD moves forward, and we are glad to have him step into this role.

Please join us in thanking Dr. Juul for her leadership and welcoming Dr. Harniss to his new role as Interim Director.

Photo: Poster Presenter at the IHDD Research DaySara Jane Webb Ph.D. - Clinical Translational Core IHDD