Earlier this week, UC Davis named a new class of Chancellor’s Fellows — faculty members who will carry the chancellor’s imprimatur for five years in recognition of their outstanding work in academia.

“These 12 newest fellows represent our university at its very best,” Chancellor Gary S. May said. “They are now part of a proud 22-year history for the Chancellor’s Fellows program. These fellows are making advances that help solve complex and critical issues, while also helping our students become critical thinkers and problem-solvers.”

UC Davis has designated 178 Chancellor’s Fellows since 2000. For all that time, the UC Davis Annual Fund, Davis Chancellor’s Club and the UC Davis Parents Fund have provided unrestricted philanthropic support to each of the fellows for research or other scholarly work. 

“We are so grateful for donor support of the Chancellor’s Fellows,” said Shaun Keister, vice chancellor of Development and Alumni Relations. “This program gives our faculty the resources to conduct innovative research that helps UC Davis make even greater contributions to the world.” 

2021-22 CBS Chancellor's Fellow:

John Albeck

Associate professor, Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology

His research explores the mechanisms of cellular signaling in the cells of mammals, with a focus on how signaling and metabolism are intertwined in normal cells and in those with diseases, especially cancer. Among peer researchers and colleagues, he is regarded as a leader in the emerging field of single-cell systems biology, and his work has provided a framework to explain how tumor cells respond to their microenvironment, which may lead to more effective therapeutic strategies.

"In every regard, Dr. Albeck represents the best of what UC Davis stands for and we couldn’t be prouder of his achievements."

Jodi Nunnari, Distinguished Professor and chair emerita, Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology

The other 2021-22 Chancellor’s Fellows, each of whom has been awarded $25,000, are: Ching-Hsien Chen (internal medicine), Gerardo Con Diaz (science and technology studies), Carrie Finno (veterinary medicine), Evgeny “Eugene” Gorskiy (mathematics), Michele La Merrill (environmental toxicology), Marina S. Leite (materials science and engineering), Barbara Linke (mechanical and aerospace engineering), Gerardo Mackenzie (nutrition), Danny C. Martinez (education), Mijke Rhemtulla (psychology) and Jaroslav Trnka (physics and astronomy).