Luis F. Parada, Ph.D.
Luis.Parada@UTSouthwestern.edu

Chairman, Department of Developmental Biology
Diana and Richard C. Strauss Distinguished Chair in Developmental Biology
Director, Kent Waldrep Center for Basic Research on Nerve Growth and Regeneration
Southwestern Ball Distinguished Chair in Basic Neuroscience Research
American Cancer Society Research Professor.



Stephanie Bates
Administrative Manager
Tel. 214.648.1950
Stephanie.Bates@UTSouthwestern.edu

Stephanie is the Administrative Manager for the Department of Developmental Biology. She works directly with Dr. Luis Parada, Chairman for the Department of Developmental Biology. Stephanie is responsible for managing the Administrative Office, where her staff assists the faculty and Researchers in the preparation of grants and the monitoring of funding. In addition, her staff ensures that while faculty and researchers are conducting their research, they are doing so in an environment that is conducive to that research by ensuring that the correct supplies are ordered and received in a timely manner and that the facilities are properly equipped and maintained.

Margie Haug
Administrative Associate
Tel. 214.648.1951
Margie.Haug@UTSouthwestern.edu

Margie is the Administrative Associate who assists Drs. Brugarolas, Henkemeyer, Graff, and Jiang in the Department of Developmental Biology. She assists the faculty in not only the day-to-day activities but also the financials aspects of each lab.

Diana Hinojosa
Administrative Associate
Tel. 214.648.1126
Diana.Hinojosa@UTSouthwestern.edu

Diana Administrative Associate for the Department of Developmental Biology.   Diana is responsible for assisting the faculty in the preparation of grants, all financial reporting / monitoring of funding.

Maria Cipriano
Administrative Associate
Tel. 214.648.5116
Maria.Cipriano@UTSouthwestern.edu

Maria is the Administrative Associate who assists Drs. Kernie, Lu, Le and Zhang in the Department of Developmental Biology. She assists the faculty in not only the day-to-day activities but also the financials aspects of each lab.

Michael McWhorter
Tel.214.648.5113
Michael.McWhorter@UTSouthwestern.edu

Michael is the Technical Support Specialist for the Department of  Developmental Biology. He joined the Department in 2005. Michael is responsible for providing advice to users, as well as day-to-day administration, maintenance & support of the Department's computer systems and networks.