Dr. Vicki Rosen is a professor and chair of the Department of Developmental Biology at Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM), where she has served since 2001. In October 2024, she was named the first incumbent of the Doctors Samuel and Ida Gelfand Professorship, an endowed position recognizing scholars in emerging areas of scientific inquiry. 

Rosen is renowned for her pioneering research in bone biology, particularly her work on bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) and their roles in the development, maintenance, and repair of musculoskeletal tissues. Before joining HSDM, she was part of the research team at Genetics Institute that identified the BMP genes in 1988. As a respected scientist, educator, and academic leader, she was the first female full professor at HSDM and has served as interim dean, leading the School through the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic.

In addition to her research, Rosen is deeply committed to mentoring students and postdoctoral fellows across multiple disciplines, including DMD, MD, and PhD programs, and is a principal faculty member of the Harvard Stem Cell Institute.