Gil Omenn
Encyclopedia
Gilbert Omenn is Professor of Internal Medicine
, Human Genetics
, and Public Health
at the University of Michigan
. He is the director of the UM Center for Computational Medicine & Biology and the Proteomics Alliance for Cancer Research.
He served as Executive Vice President for Medical Affairs and as Chief Executive Officer of the University of Michigan Health System
from 1997 to 2002. He was formerly Dean of the School of Public Health, and Professor of Medicine and Environmental Health, University of Washington
, Seattle. He served as Associate Director, Office of Science and Technology Policy
, and Associate Director, Office of Management and Budget, in the Executive Office of the President in the Carter Administration.
He is a member of the Council and leader of the Plasma Proteome Project for the international Human Proteome Organization
. He is Past President (2005-2006) and Past Chairman of the Board (2006-2007) of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
(AAAS). He is a longtime director of Amgen
Inc. and of Rohm & Haas Company. He is also on the advisory board of NextServices.
He received a B.A. from Princeton University
, an M.D. from Harvard Medical School
and a Ph.D. in genetics from the University of Washington
.
Internal medicine
Internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists. They are especially skilled in the management of patients who have undifferentiated or multi-system disease processes...
, Human Genetics
Human genetics
Human genetics describes the study of inheritance as it occurs in human beings. Human genetics encompasses a variety of overlapping fields including: classical genetics, cytogenetics, molecular genetics, biochemical genetics, genomics, population genetics, developmental genetics, clinical genetics,...
, and Public Health
Public health
Public health is "the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health through the organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private, communities and individuals" . It is concerned with threats to health based on population health...
at the University of Michigan
University of Michigan
The University of Michigan is a public research university located in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the United States. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan...
. He is the director of the UM Center for Computational Medicine & Biology and the Proteomics Alliance for Cancer Research.
He served as Executive Vice President for Medical Affairs and as Chief Executive Officer of the University of Michigan Health System
University of Michigan Health System
The University of Michigan Health System is the wholly owned academic medical center of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. UMHS includes the U-M Medical School, with its Faculty Group Practice and many research laboratories; the U-M Hospitals and Health Centers, which includes University...
from 1997 to 2002. He was formerly Dean of the School of Public Health, and Professor of Medicine and Environmental Health, University of Washington
University of Washington
University of Washington is a public research university, founded in 1861 in Seattle, Washington, United States. The UW is the largest university in the Northwest and the oldest public university on the West Coast. The university has three campuses, with its largest campus in the University...
, Seattle. He served as Associate Director, Office of Science and Technology Policy
Office of Science and Technology Policy
The Office of Science and Technology Policy is an office in the Executive Office of the President , established by Congress on May 11, 1976, with a broad mandate to advise the President on the effects of science and technology on domestic and international affairs.The director of this office is...
, and Associate Director, Office of Management and Budget, in the Executive Office of the President in the Carter Administration.
He is a member of the Council and leader of the Plasma Proteome Project for the international Human Proteome Organization
Human Proteome Organization
The Human Proteome Organization is an international consortium of national proteomics research associations, government researchers, academic institutions, and industry partners...
. He is Past President (2005-2006) and Past Chairman of the Board (2006-2007) of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
American Association for the Advancement of Science
The American Association for the Advancement of Science is an international non-profit organization with the stated goals of promoting cooperation among scientists, defending scientific freedom, encouraging scientific responsibility, and supporting scientific education and science outreach for the...
(AAAS). He is a longtime director of Amgen
Amgen
Amgen Inc. is an international biotechnology company headquartered in Thousand Oaks, California. Located in the Conejo Valley, Amgen is the world's largest independent biotech firm. The company employs approximately 17,000 staff members. Its products include Epogen, Aranesp, Enbrel, Kineret,...
Inc. and of Rohm & Haas Company. He is also on the advisory board of NextServices.
He received a B.A. from Princeton University
Princeton University
Princeton University is a private research university located in Princeton, New Jersey, United States. The school is one of the eight universities of the Ivy League, and is one of the nine Colonial Colleges founded before the American Revolution....
, an M.D. from Harvard Medical School
Harvard Medical School
Harvard Medical School is the graduate medical school of Harvard University. It is located in the Longwood Medical Area of the Mission Hill neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts....
and a Ph.D. in genetics from the University of Washington
University of Washington
University of Washington is a public research university, founded in 1861 in Seattle, Washington, United States. The UW is the largest university in the Northwest and the oldest public university on the West Coast. The university has three campuses, with its largest campus in the University...
.