Division of Biology and Medicine

BioMed Administration & Operations

The BioMed Administration and Operations Office fosters and supports the enhancement of efficient processes and transparent workflows.

The BioMed Administration and Operations Office serves as a central group managing & organizing Divisional and University resources. Our goal is to coordinate and implement strategic solutions for achieving the Division of Biology and Medicine mission. By working together and bringing down silos, the BioMed Administration and Operations Office fosters and supports the enhancement of efficient processes and transparent workflows.

BioMed By the Numbers

20

Departments

12

Centers/Institutes

2,600 +

Faculty

2,000 +

Students/Trainees

500 +

Staff

400 +

Degrees Awarded per Year

$ 262M

Funding

Current Projects

Task Status
BioMed Administration & Operations Website In Progress
Faculty Offboarding Document In Progress
Faculty Appointment Process Review In Progress
Maren Funding Call In Progress
Standardized Procurement Processes In Progress
Centralize Divisional Equipment & Asset Reporting In Progress
BioMed Non-Regular Faculty Intake In Progress
BioMed Workday Needs & Optimization In Progress

 

Resources

BioMed Finance and Planning and Analytics are two distinct departments that work closely to support the fiscal management, planning, and analytic needs of the Division of Biology and Medicine at Brown.
The Office of BioMed Human Resources supports departments and offices within the Program in Biology and The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University--collectively known as the Division of Biology and Medicine.
BMFA facilitates the recruitment, appointment, retention, and promotion of faculty members across four campus-based departments, 14 clinical departments, and two hybrid departments in seven hospitals.
BMRA contributes to the academic mission of the Division of Biology and Medicine by providing support for obtaining sponsored research funds and managing sponsored research activity.

Who We Are

  • Michelle O'Brien

    Michelle A. O'Brien

    Assistant Dean of Administration and Operations

    Michelle oversees BioMed Human Resources and BioMed Finance.  She works directly with biology department managers and staff to address administrative issues within and across departments, develops and implements best practices and operating procedures, and supports a responsive and transparent culture of continuous improvement.  Michelle sets the standard for the Division’s administrative approach and promotes a high-service culture that emphasizes service excellence for our faculty, staff, students, and trainees.

  • Heather Fournier

    Heather M. Fournier

    Assistant Director, Project Management

    Heather works closely with the Assistant Dean of Administration and Operations to ensure timely execution of matters that advance the mission, objectives, and priorities of BioMed. She serves as a communication facilitator with key stakeholders across BioMed and the University to promote transparency, policy awareness, and operational excellence.