Overview
Nicquet Blake, PhD, is Vice Provost and Dean, Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs.
Biography
Nicquet Blake, PhD, a national advocate for dignity, access, and inclusivity in higher education, joined UCSF in 2021. She serves as the vice provost and dean of the Division of Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs (GEPA). Since her arrival, she has worked to foster a culture of intellectual growth, collaboration, and innovation at UCSF.
Dr. Blake is committed to upholding UCSF’s tradition of excellence in training. She focuses on enhancing the academic training environment and expanding professional development opportunities for students and postdocs. She is currently implementing best practices in recruitment, admissions, mentorship, competency assessment, enrollment management, academic program development, and program development across all graduate programs. Dr. Blake collaborates with faculty, industry partners, and other stakeholders to create innovative programs and curricula that advance discovery and knowledge and prepare students and postdocs for successful careers.
As the dean of GEPA, Dr. Blake oversees student recruitment, admissions, retention program development and reviews for more than 30 doctoral and master’s programs, as well as managing 1,100 postdoctoral scholars. Her role also includes overseeing evidence-based curricula for faculty development, career and professional development, and training in the ethics and responsible conduct of research (RCR).
Dr. Blake received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in biology from UT San Antonio. She earned her doctorate in neuroscience and completed postdoctoral training at Washington University in St. Louis.