Michael Tessel

Michael Tessel, Ph.D., serves as Assistant Provost at the University of Chicago since January 2014, where responsibilities include fostering relationships for strategic decision-making and enhancing faculty recruitment and support initiatives. Tessel has a robust background in professional development, previously holding senior roles overseeing initiatives for over 10,000 graduate students and postdocs. Key achievements include leading team efforts in career advising, employer relations, and the development of specialized career fairs. Tessel's academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Cancer Biology from Northwestern University and extensive research experience in cancer mechanisms and molecular biology. Additional education includes business coursework at the University of Chicago and a degree in Biological Sciences from the same institution.