Faculty Profile

Mark Sutton

Professor
Biochemistry
mdsutton@buffalo.edu

Education:

PhD, Biochemistry, Michigan State University, 1996

Professional experience:

Professor, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University at Buffalo

What mentoring means to me:

All through my training I was fortunate to have outstanding mentors, and their advice played a significant role in my career development. For more than 17 years I have had the pleasure of mentoring students at all levels, and I consider this one of the most enjoyable and rewarding responsibilities I have as a faculty member and researcher. When talking with students I try to listen to what they have to say and provide whatever information and assistance I can, including my own relevant experiences, to help them arrive at a solution to their situation.

Topics I am willing to discuss with students:

Academic Culture

Considering a non-academic path after grad school.

Dealing with politics and conflict with faculty or peers.

Taking a non-traditional path to grad school.

Uncertainty about staying in grad school.

Personal Experiences

Financial stress and strain.