Tyrone Hayes

Tyrone Hayes is a Professor of Integrative Biology at the University of California at Berkeley where he serves as Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. He holds the Judy Chandler Webb Distinguished Chair for Innovative Teaching and Research. He is an elected fellow of the California Academy of Sciences, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and the National Academy of Sciences.

Dr. Hayes holds a bachelor’s degree from Harvard University and his PhD from the University of California, Berkeley. Dr. Hayes’ research focuses on developmental endocrinology with an emphasis on evolution and environmental regulation of growth and development.  He has investigated the impact of chemical contaminants on environmental health and public health, with a specific interest in the role of pesticides in global amphibian declines and environmental justice concerns associated with targeted exposure of racial and ethnic minorities to endocrine disruptors and the role that exposure plays in health care disparities. Dr. Hayes is highly regarded for his teaching ability and is known for bridging gaps between research and education.