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Dave Furlow, a professor of neurobiology, physiology and behavior, has been named associate dean of undergraduate academic programs for the College of Biological Sciences. A longtime faculty member and mentor, he brings nearly three decades of experience supporting student learning and expanding hands-on research opportunities. (Joaquin Benitez / UC Davis)

Dave Furlow Named New CBS Associate Dean of Undergraduate Academic Programs

Supporting Student Success, Experiential Learning and Evidence-based Teaching, Furlow will Advance CBS Undergraduate Academic Mission

  • by Evan White

J. David “Dave” Furlow, a professor in the Department of Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior, has been named the new Associate Dean of Undergraduate Academic Programs for the College of Biological Sciences. He will step into the role on July 1, 2026.

“I firmly believe that a research university offers students something distinct,” said Furlow. “At UC Davis students are learning from outstanding faculty who make discoveries in the lab, the field, and within the lecture halls themselves. That adds tremendous value to their education, and I want to continue supporting that in every way I can.”

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