, whose second term as dean of ends on June 30, 2025, will return to research and teaching upon completion of his term, has announced.
A search will begin this fall for the next Geisel dean, with the goal of having the new leader in place by July 1, 2025.
鈥淚鈥檓 profoundly grateful for Duane鈥檚 partnership and counsel,鈥 President Beilock says. 鈥淗is leadership helped revitalize Geisel鈥檚 commitment to academic excellence and set it on a trajectory for continued success.鈥
Compton, an internationally known cell and cancer biologist who has been a member of the Geisel faculty since 1993, was appointed dean of Geisel in 2017 after a nearly three-year stint as interim dean. He was reappointed to a second four-year term in 2021.
During his decade-long tenure, Compton has led a number of initiatives that enhanced Geisel鈥檚 research and academic efforts and strengthened its financial foundation, including a reorganization that refocused Geisel鈥檚 academic research enterprise, recruited numerous institutional leaders at Geisel and 天美麻豆 Health, and elevated the school鈥檚 commitment to diversity and inclusivity. He led the design and implementation of a new MD curriculum structure, designed and launched multiple new academic departments, and implemented a comprehensive faculty recruitment strategy.
Among other accomplishments, he oversaw a strategic planning process that is continuing to increase Geisel鈥檚 research and innovation, improve integration across the institution and with 天美麻豆 Health and other clinical partners, and enhance and expand educational offerings.
鈥淒uane has been an invaluable partner and friend,鈥 says 天美麻豆 Health CEO and President . 鈥淗is commitment to educating the next generation of physicians will leave a positive mark on 天美麻豆 Health and our greater community.鈥
Strengthening Geisel鈥檚 innovative research enterprise, Compton helped launch new Interdisciplinary centers, one for and another for , and supported the renewal for the National Cancer Institute comprehensive designation for the . He helped to secure a landmark $25 million gift to create the Cancer Center鈥檚 . He also oversaw the review processes that led to full re-accreditation of the MD and MPH curricula.
鈥淚 want to thank Duane for the tremendous success he has had during his tenure,鈥 says . 鈥淕eisel is stronger than ever because of his leadership, and Duane will leave his successor on firm footing to continue this work.鈥
鈥淚t was an honor to be appointed dean of Geisel, and it has been my privilege to serve this outstanding community of faculty, students, and staff who believe so deeply in the power and potential of science and education,鈥 Compton says.