Tracy Boswell Fulton, PhD (TSP 2003-2004) is an Associate Adjunct Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics. She earned a Master of Science degree and a doctorate in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from UCSF, where she studied the enzymatic action of telomerase. Since joining the faculty in the summer of 2000, her primary role has been to coordinate, administer, and lecture in biochemistry, cell biology, and molecular biology courses for professional school students. Dr. Fulton is a course director for the Metabolism and Nutrition block, and a co-director for the Prologue block, both courses in the preclinical medical curriculum. She also lectures in other blocks and directs and teaches in courses for dental and pharmacy students. Dr. Fulton has received several teaching awards, including the "Commitment to Teaching" award from the medical student class of 2006, and the 2004-2005 Academic Senate Distinction in Teaching Award. For the last several years, Dr. Fulton has directed along with colleagues the UCSF Postdoctoral Teaching Fellowship program, which trains postdoctoral fellows in small group teaching. Her educational interests are in the area of faculty development and teacher training.