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The Center for Reproductive Sciences

Administrative Core

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Leslie Heckert, PhD
Co-Director


William Kinsey, PhD
Co-Director

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Linda L. Spears
Administrative Assistant

The objective of the administrative division is to provide a functional unit that coordinates the entire operation of all divisions and investigator laboratories.

The primary goals are to:

  • Maintain cost effectiveness of the laboratory facilities
  • Efficiently handle personnel hiring
  • Assist with ordering of supplies
  • Facilitate communication at all levels of the Center
  • Anticipate short and long term needs of the Center

Seminar Series

The Administrative Core hosts the Donald C. Johnson Seminar Series in Reproductive Biology. Approximately, six visiting scientists are invited each semester. This long-standing seminar series has brought to KUMC numerous national and international leaders. It forms a core of scientific exchange and interactions with the students and investigators. Students and investigators meet individually and as a group with each seminar speaker. In addition, the seminar series also provides the opportunity for each laboratory to contribute their latest unpublished data, theories and hypotheses. This setting allows for constructive criticism and hones the scientific skills of our group.

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