Sandra Schmid

Sandra Schmid is the Chief Scientific Officer at Chan Zuckerberg Biohub since June 2020, where collaboration with leadership and platform leaders focuses on advancing the scientific objectives of interdisciplinary research programs aimed at understanding disease mechanisms. At UT Southwestern Medical Center, Sandra serves as an Adjunct Professor and as a Professor and Chairman of Cell Biology, driving faculty recruitment and fostering collaboration while continuing research on clathrin-mediated endocytosis. Previous roles include serving as Professor and Chairman at The Scripps Research Institute, contributing to faculty recruitment and mentorship in cell biology and conducting significant research on endocytosis. Sandra has held leadership positions in professional organizations, including President of the American Society for Cell Biology, and has an extensive educational background with a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Stanford University and an MSEL in Executive Leadership from the University of San Diego.