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UA College of Public Health names new dean
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Monday August 27, 2001 |
Arizona Daily Wildcat
Nationally renowned doctor leaves Michigan for Arizona
A Michigan State University professor of family practice was appointed as dean of the UA College of Public Health.
G. Marie Swanson, 58, was asked to take the reins of the college, one dedicated to research, education and the development of services to improve community and personal health.
"I don't think there is a better candidate to head the school at this time," said Raymond L. Woosley, incoming vice president of University of Arizona health services and dean of the UA College of Medicine. "The school is off to a great start, and Dr. Swanson will take the school to the next level."
Swanson, a nationally recognized epidemiologist, is the founding director of the Michigan State University Cancer center, the only center in the United States focusing on cancer prevention, early detection, treatment and supportive care to rural locations. Under her guidance, the MSU Cancer Center brought cancer education to more than 40 counties in Michigan.
"With the work she's done at MSU and for the state of Michigan, I'm sure she will make a great impact on the college and the health community of the state," Woosley said.
Swanson said her first task at hand was just to meet the people of the college.
"It's a very new school and there are 61 faculty, so the first thing I plan to do is get to know people and the issues they are currently researching," Swanson said.
"Not only is she an accomplished scientist, but a great administrator in pulling diverse groups together across geographic lines," Woosley said.
Swanson also said since the school is young, it still has some developing of its own to do.
"The first step is getting accreditation," she said. "After that is getting funding."
Swanson received a doctorate in sociology from Wayne State University in 1974 and a master's degree from Johns Hopkins University in 1983. She is involved with numerous health organizations and has attained several awards in relation to cancer research.
Swanson said as a cancer researcher, she is familiar with many members of the UA community and is excited to be a part of it.
"She's got the energy to pull these groups together, which is what both the college and different health organizations in Arizona need to progress," Woosley said.
Swanson is scheduled to begin working at UACP in early October.
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