Three finalists have been identified for the position of Director of the Pacific Biosciences Research Center (PBRC) at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. The finalists are scheduled to participate in a two-day campus visits that will include department discussions; meetings with senior administrators, faculty, staff, students, and internal and external constituents; and a public presentation.
Campus and community members, as well as the general public, are encouraged to attend the public presentations. All talks will take place on the UH Mānoa campus in POST 723 and via Zoom webinar (password 189788)
Dr. Michael Schwartz
Monday, February 23, 2026
From Genes to Ecosystems: Research, Leadership, and the Future of PBRC
11am HST • POST 723 • Zoom link (189788)
Bio • CV • Schedule
Evaluation survey has closed.
Dr. Bradley Moore
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Understanding Ocean Life to Empower Technology, Health, and Sustainability
11am HST • POST 723 • Zoom link (189788)
Bio • CV • Schedule
Evaluation survey has closed.
Dr. Donald Price
Monday, March 02, 2026
Integrative Bioscience in Hawai‘i: Research, Collaboration, and Leadership for PBRC’s Future
11am HST • POST 723 • Zoom link (189788)
Bio • CV • Schedule
Evaluation survey (open until March 10 at 5 pm HST)
Finalist surveys
PBRC Director finalist surveys will be made available on the first day of their visit and will close one week after.