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Research, Innovation and Economic Development Support Teams

The Office for Research, Innovation and Economic Development provides a supportive infrastructure for scholarly and entrepreneurial pursuits, fostering innovative thinking and industry collaboration in the university and community. Our teams are here to handle the heavy lifting in the process so you can focus on the research.

Our units support campus-wide research and an entrepreneurial enterprise. In helping faculty achieve research excellence, they work on proposals from concept through submission, review regulations to ensure compliance, and offer training and assistance. They encourage entrepreneurs, nurture startups and facilitate innovation in ways that benefit the university as well as the local and global community.

Research Support Teams

Fostering diverse ideas to propel the world forward

The Research, Innovation and Economic Development leadership team is dedicated to supporting all academic and operational functions at the University at Buffalo. Together, our leaders leverage their expertise to implement institutional priorities, serve the research community and advance UB's research mission.

Chemistry laboratory.

ORA supports researchers pursuing external research funding, providing comprehensive administrative and technical support to researchers throughout the proposal process.

Greenland research projec t.

SPS assists researchers with securing sponsored awards, submitting proposals and post-award management, providing comprehensive support across the full research project lifecycle.

Researchers in a laboratory.

ORC oversees research policies and procedures, collaborating with federal, state and private regulatory agencies to ensure all research activities uphold the highest scientific and ethical standards.

Doctor discussing test results with patient in exam room.

CRO handles administrative oversight for all clinical research activities, facilitates compliant research and ensures adherance to research conduct policies.

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BRO supports researchers conducting studies in non-clinical focus areas, including social, behavioral and education research.

Laboratory rat.

LAF oversees the animal care-and-use program, ensuring healthy animal subjects are available to researchers approved for research, testing or educational studies.

researcher writing formula on board.

TT helps faculty with industry sponsored research projects commercialize their technology, bringing research from lab to market and facilitating business growth.

Female minority entrepreneur.

BEP connects researchers, startups and industry with a depth of expertise, facilities and support. These connections fuel discovery, strengthen businesses and create lasting economic impact.

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RIS supports research efforts on both the administrative and program sides, providing integrated information services, technologies and a robust IT infrastructure across the university.

Our Extended Team

We work with accomplished scientists, experts, entrepreneurs and businesspeople who help us move innovations to impact.

All Business and Entrepreneur Partnerships Clinical Research Office Office of Research Advancement Office of Research Compliance Office for Research, Innovation and Economic Dev Research Information Systems Sponsored Projects Services Technology Transfer
  • Pamela Anderson, RN, BSN

    Associate Operational Director

    Clinical Research Office

    875 Ellicott St., 6th floor

    Phone: (716) 888-4841

    Email: pka2@buffalo.edu

  • Eric Anson

    Programmer/Analyst

    Research Information Systems

    CRIA, 1021 Main St., Buffalo, NY

    Phone: (716) 887-3316

    Email: esanson@buffalo.edu

  • Valerie Ansuini

    Senior Finance Manager

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) 645-4412

    Email: vansuini@buffalo.edu

  • Alyssa Astran

    IRB Administrator

    Office of Research Compliance

    1021 Main St. Buffalo, NY 14203

    Phone: (716) 829-2218

    Email: amsmith8@buffalo.edu

  • Joseph Bach

    Assistant Director of Training

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) 645-1573

    Email: jrbach@buffalo.edu

  • Valerie Bailoni

    IRB Administrative Assistant

    Office of Research Compliance

    1021 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14203

    Phone: (716) 888-4888

    Email: vbailoni@buffalo.edu

  • Sathy Balu-Iyer

    Associate Dean for Research

    School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

    359 Pharmacy Building, South Campus

    Phone: (716) 645-4836

    Email: svb@buffalo.edu

  • Asal Barem.

    Asal Barem

    Operations Manager, Baird

    Business and Entrepreneur Partnerships

    1576 Sweet Home Road, Suite 111F, UB Incubator at Baird, Amherst, NY 14228

    Email: asalbare@buffalo.edu

  • David Barnard

    Contracts Manager

    Technology Transfer

    UB Commons, 520 Lee Entrance, Suite 109, North Campus

    Phone: (716) 645-6861

    Email: dbarnard@buffalo.edu

  • Mark Bartholomew

    Vice Dean for Research and Faculty Development

    School of Law

    617 O'Brian Hall, North Campus

    Phone: (716) 645-5959

    Email: bartholo@buffalo.edu

  • Erin Bellavia

    IRB Coordinator

    Office of Research Compliance

    875 Ellicott St., Room 5018

    Phone: (716) 829-4731

    Email: enappe@buffalo.edu

  • Jessica Best.

    Jessica Best

    Associate Vice President, Research Administration

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: 716-645-2532

    Email: jbest2@buffalo.edu

  • Emily Bidney

    Finance Manager

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) 645-4385

    Email: emilywah@buffalo.edu

  • Justin Boyd.

    Justin Boyd

    Compliance Specialist

    Technology Transfer

    UB Commons, 520 Lee Entrance, Suite 109, North Campus

    Phone: (716) 645-0164

    Email: jboyd4@buffalo.edu

  • Nicola Brotherston

    Proposal & Project Manager

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) 645-4406

    Email: nbrother@buffalo.edu

  • Lauren Brown

    Proposal Editor

    Office of Research Advancement

    Phone: (716) 645-0322

    Email: LMBrown3@buffalo.edu

  • Stacey Brown

    Human Resources Assistant

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) 645-4492

    Email: sabrown7@buffalo.edu

  • Kimberly Brunton, RN, MSN

    Associate Operational Director

    Clinical Research Office

    875 Ellicott St., 6th floor. Downtown Campus

    Phone: (716) 888-4840

    Email: kbrunton@buffalo.edu

  • Peter Burakowski.

    Peter Burakowski

    Senior Associate Director, Startup Ventures

    Business and Entrepreneur Partnerships

    CBLS, 701 Ellicott St, Downtown Campus

    Email: pvburako@buffalo.edu

  • Alyssa Caruso

    Proposal Budget Specialist

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) 645-4416

    Email: Alyssa.Caruso@buffalo.edu

  • Zachary Chakan

    IRB Administrator

    Office of Research Compliance

    1021 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14203

    Phone: (716) 888-4874

    Email: znchakan@buffalo.edu

  • Yu-Ping Chang

    Associate Dean for Research and Scholarship

    School of Nursing

    102D Wende Hall, South Campus

    Phone: (716) 829-2015

    Email: yc73@buffalo.edu

  • Elizabeth Cimasi

    Director, Resource Management

    518 Capen Hall, North Campus

    Phone: (716) 645-0320

    Email: eacimasi@buffalo.edu

  • Taylor Coleman, PhD

    Proposal Manager

    Office of Research Advancement

    Phone: (716) 645-1611

    Email: tabernar@buffalo.edu

  • R. Lorraine Collins

    Associate Dean for Research

    School of Public Health and Health Professions

    327 Kimball Tower, South Campus

    Phone: (716) 829-6951

    Email: lcollins@buffalo.edu

  • Jordyn Congelli

    Post-Award Administrator

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) ​​​645-4463

    Email: congelli@buffalo.edu

  • Emily Cooney, PhD

    Proposal Writer

    Office of Research Advancement

    Phone: (716) 645-2575

    Email: ecooney2@buffalo.edu

  • Forrest Crawford

    Contracts Manager

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) 645-4498

    Email: fjc6@buffalo.edu

  • Stacy Croff

    IRB Administrator

    Office of Research Compliance

    1021 Main St. Buffalo, NY 14203

    Phone: (716) 842-2117

    Email: sm45@buffalo.edu

  • Darlene Daigler

    IRB Administrator

    Office of Research Compliance

    1021 Main St. Buffalo, NY 14203

    Phone: (716) 829-3683

    Email: dfdaigle@buffalo.edu

  • Michael Daloia

    Finance Manager

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) 645-1612

    Email: mtdaloia@buffalo.edu

  • Devon Dams-O'Connor

    Marketing and Communications

    Research and Economic Development

    523 Capen Hall

    Email: devondam@buffalo.edu

  • Kate Decarlo

    Post-Award Specialist

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) 645-4387

    Email: kdecarlo@buffalo.edu

  • Tim Dee.

    Timothy Dee, MBA, DC

    Senior Associate Director

    Technology Transfer

    UB Commons, 520 Lee Entrance, Suite 109, North Campus

    Phone: (716) 645-8139

    Email: tpdee@buffalo.edu

  • Sarina Deitz

    IRB Intake Coordinator

    Office of Research Compliance

    1021 Main St. Buffalo, NY 14203

    Phone: (716) 829-3011

    Email: sarinad@buffalo.edu

  • Stephanie DiGesare

    ​Contracts Manager

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) ​645-4447

    Email: slgerace@buffalo.edu

  • Madeline M. Dovi

    Communications and Project Coordinator

    Research and Economic Development

    515A Capen Hall

    Phone: 716-645-3038

    Email: mmdovi@buffalo.edu

  • David du Plessis.

    David du Plessis

    Licensing Manager

    Technology Transfer

    CBLS, 701 Ellicott St, Downtown Campus

    Phone: (716) 881-7542

    Email: ddupless@buffalo.edu

  • Catherine Dulmus

    Associate Dean for Research

    School of Social Work

    668 Baldy Hall, North Campus

    Phone: (716) 645-1253

    Email: cdulmus@buffalo.edu

  • Kody Fralick

    Account Establishment Specialist

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) 645-3171

    Email: kodyfral@buffalo.edu

  • Michelle Freidman.

    Michelle Friedman

    Licensing Manager

    Technology Transfer

    UB Commons, Suite 109, 520 Lee Entrance, North Campus

    Phone: (716) 881-8212

    Email: mf225@buffalo.edu

  • Robert Gaik

    Account Establishment Specialist

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) 645-2671

    Email: rgaik@buffalo.edu

  • Murthy Ganapathy

    Associate Dean for Research Administration

    College of Arts and Sciences

    Office: 132 Fronczak Hall; Labs: 119, 131, 137 Fronczak Hall, North Campus

    Phone: (716) 645-2906

    Email: sg82@buffalo.edu

  • McKenna Geiger

    Technology Assessment Specialist

    Technology Transfer

    UB Commons, 520 Lee Entrance, Suite 109, North Campus

    Email: mckennag@buffalo.edu

  • George Gogos

    Programmer/Analyst; Data Architect

    Research Information Systems

    CRIA, 1021 Main St., Buffalo, NY

    Phone: (716) 887-2595

    Email: ggogos@buffalo.edu

  • Venu Govindaraju, PhD

    Senior Vice President

    Research, Innovation and Economic Development

    516 Capen Hall, North Campus

    Phone: (716) 645-3321

    Email: vpr@buffalo.edu

  • Elizabeth Griffiths

    IRB Administrator

    Office of Research Compliance

    1021 Main St. Buffalo, NY 14203

    Phone: (716) 888-4880

    Email: eg34@buffalo.edu

  • Michael Grogan

    Senior Programmer/Analyst

    Research Information Systems

    Suite 114, 520 Lee Entrance

    Phone: (716) 829-3270

    Email: grogan@buffalo.edu

  • Tracie Groves

    Training Program Coordinator

    Research Information Systems

    UB Commons, Suite 114, 520 Lee Entrance, North Campus

    Phone: (716) 829-6650

    Email: traciegr@buffalo.edu

  • Rosemary Grucello

    Account Establishment Specialist

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) 645-4380

    Email: Rosemary.Grucello@buffalo.edu

  • Marc Halterman

    Senior Associate Dean and Executive Director for the Office of Research

    Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

    955 Main Street

    Email: marchalt@buffalo.edu

  • Alicia Harris

    Senior AR/Reporting Coordinator

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) 645-4405

    Email: Alicia.Harris@buffalo.edu

  • Joelle Haseley

    Executive Assistant to the Vice President for Research and Economic Development

    Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development

    516 Capen Hall

    Phone: 716-645-7904

    Email: jes46@buffalo.edu

  • Kathleen Heyworth

    Associate Director of Marketing and Communications

    Research and Economic Development

    523 Capen Hall

    Phone: 716-645-4662

    Email: kmheywor@buffalo.edu

  • Iffat Islam

    Proposal Budget Specialist

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) 645-2969

    Email: iffatisl@buffalo.edu

  • Smitha James.

    Smitha James

    Senior Associate Director, Life Sciences Programs

    Business and Entrepreneur Partnerships

    CBLS, 701 Ellicott St, Downtown Campus

    Phone: (716) 881-8940

    Email: srjames@buffalo.edu

  • Ron Joab.

    Ron Joab

    Building Operations Manager

    Business and Entrepreneur Partnerships

    CBLS, 701 Ellicott St, Downtown Campus

    Phone: (716) 829-2491

    Email: rjoab@buffalo.edu

  • Stacey Johnson

    Director, Workforce Development

    Business and Entrepreneur Partnerships

    CBLS, 701 Ellicott St, Downtown Campus

    Phone: (716) 645-3515

    Email: sj228@buffalo.edu

  • Meredith Jones.

    Meredith Jones

    Executive Assistant

    Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development

    516 Capen

    Phone: 716-645-1562

    Email: mjones36@buffalo.edu

  • Rich Karalus.

    Richard J. Karalus

    Director of Research Compliance

    Office of Research Compliance

    1021 Main St. Buffalo, NY 14203

    Phone: (716) 888-4881

    Email: karalus@buffalo.edu

  • Karen Kaun

    Senior Finance Manager

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) 645-4403

    Email: karenkaz@buffalo.edu

  • Mark Kern

    Senior AR/Reporting Coordinator;

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) 645-4404

    Email: Mark.Kern@buffalo.edu

  • Melissa King

    Financial Transaction Specialist

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) 645-3621

    Email: mking23@buffalo.edu

  • Keith Kirkwood

    Senior Associate Dean for Research

    School of Dental Medicine

    645 Biomedical Research Building, South Campus

    Phone: (716) 829-6667

    Email: klkirk@buffalo.edu

  • Samantha Konieczko

    ​​Proposal & Project Manager

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) 645-4399

    Email: sdeneke2@buffalo.edu

  • Sarah Koss

    Finance and HR Assistant for VPRED

    Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development

    516 Capen Hall

    Phone: 716-645-3321

    Email: srkoss@buffalo.edu

  • Mary Kraft

    Senior Director, Post-Award Services;

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) 645-4420

    Email: Mary.Kraft@buffalo.edu

  • Tracy Krawczyk-Schiedel.

    Tracy Krawczyk-Schiedel

    Assistant VP for Communications, Marketing & Digital Operations

    Research and Economic Development, Business & Entrepreneur Partnerships

    523 Capen Hall and CBLS - Downtown Campus

    Phone: (716) 881-7997

    Email: tracykra@buffalo.edu

  • Amy Lagowski

    Post-Award Administrator;

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) 645-4419

    Email: Amy.Lagowski@buffalo.edu

  • Theodore Laport, PhD

    Proposal Editor

    Office of Research Advancement

    Phone: (716) 645-5379

    Email: tlaport@buffalo.edu

  • Rebecca Larson.

    Rebecca L. Larson, MBA

    Compliance and Marketing Manager

    Technology Transfer

    UB Commons, 520 Lee Entrance, Suite 109, North Campus

    Phone: (716) 645-8129

    Email: rll2@buffalo.edu

  • Meghan Laski

    IACUC Coordinator

    Office of Research Compliance

    1021 Main St. Buffalo, NY 14203

    Phone: (716) 829-3976

    Email: meghanla@buffalo.edu

  • Robert Lee

    Programmer Analyst

    Research Information Systems

    UB Commons, Suite 114, 520 Lee Entrance, North Campus

    Phone: (716) 829-3346

    Email: rlee28@buffalo.edu

  • Kenneth Leonard

    Director

    Clinical and Research Institute on Addictions

    1021 Main Street, Rm. 103A

    Phone: (716) 887-2566

    Email: kleonard@buffalo.edu

  • Natalie Lesswing

    Reporting and Compliance Specialist

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) 645-4409

    Email: nnlongo@buffalo.edu

  • Adrian Levesque.

    Adrian Levesque

    Interim Director, Center of Excellence in Materials Informatics

    Business and Entrepreneur Partnerships

    CBLS, 701 Ellicott St, Downtown Campus

    Phone: (716) 881-8932

    Email: apl3@buffalo.edu

  • Annaliese Liadski, CRA

    Subaward Coordinator

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) 645-4407

    Email: apcampag@buffalo.edu

  • Shivana Lightman.

    Shivana Lightman

    Senior Program Associate, Life Sciences Programs

    Business and Entrepreneur Partnerships

    CBLS, 701 Ellicott St, Downtown Campus

    Phone: (716) 881-7547

    Email: shivanam@buffalo.edu

  • Alison Lloyd

    Post-Award Administrator

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) 645-4389

    Email: alodojew@buffalo.edu

  • Jessica Loeffler

    Pre-Award Administrator

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) 645-4138

    Email: jhaas@buffalo.edu

  • Jennifer Mandina.

    Jennifer Mandina, JD

    Associate Director, Contracts

    Technology Transfer

    UB Commons, 520 Lee Entrance, Suite 109, North Campus

    Phone: (716) 645-8952

    Email: mandina@buffalo.edu

  • Chanelle Mann

    Finance Manager

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) 645-4413

    Email: ccc9@buffalo.edu

  • Kyle Mann

    Associate Director

    Office of Research Compliance

    1021 Main St. Buffalo, NY 14203

    Phone: (716) 645-0311

    Email: klmann@buffalo.edu

  • Christian Marks

    Director, Social and Behavioral Research Support Program

    UB Commons, Suite, 114, 520 Lee Entrance, North Campus

    Phone: (716) 645-6474

    Email: marks@buffalo.edu

  • Tom Matheny.

    Tom Matheny

    CRM Marketing Analyst

    CBLS, 701 Ellicott St, Downtown Campus

    Phone: (716)-881-7582

    Email: tmatheny@buffalo.edu

  • Christopher Mazur

    Contracts Manager

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) 645-4719

    Email: cmmazur2@buffalo.edu

  • Menna-Kristina Mbah

    ORA Co-Director, Proposal Development

    Office of Research Advancement

    Phone: (716) 645-6041

    Email: mennakri@buffalo.edu

  • Ryan McAnany

    Associate Director of Contracts

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) 645-3062

    Email: rmcanany@buffalo.edu

  • Maryssa McDaniel

    Senior AR/Reporting Coordinator

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) 645-4382

    Email: maryssak@buffalo.edu

  • Laura McGough

    Pre-Award Administrator

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) 645-4469

    Email: lmcgough@buffalo.edu

  • Kimberly McQuate

    Sr. Digital & Graphic Designer

    Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science; National AI Institute for Exceptional Education

    215 Lockwood Hall

    Phone: 716-645-8591

    Email: kmcquate@buffalo.edu

  • Jeremy Miller

    Financial Operations Manager

    Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development

    516 Capen Hall

    Phone: 716-645-3363

    Email: jsm37@buffalo.edu

  • Hoda Moussa.

    Hoda Moussa

    Contracts Manager

    Technology Transfer

    UB Commons, Suite 109, 520 Lee Entrance, North Campus

    Phone: (716) 645-1423

    Email: hodamous@buffalo.edu

  • Carol O'Connell.

    Carol L. O'Connell, MPA

    AVP, Strategic Growth

    Research and Economic Development

    518 Capen Hall, North Campus

    Phone: (716) 645-1758

    Email: caroloco@buffalo.edu

  • Deirdre O'Rourke

    Pre-Award Administrator

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) 645-4421

    Email: do8@buffalo.edu

  • Debbie Oberg.

    Debbie Oberg

    Senior Manager, Design, Digital & Brand

    Business and Entrepreneur Partnerships

    CBLS, 701 Ellicott St, Downtown Campus

    Email: doberg@buffalo.edu

  • Mary Ognibene-Metz.

    Mary Ognibene-Metz

    Contracts Manager

    Technology Transfer

    109 UB Commons

    Email: mfo4@buffalo.edu

  • Lindsey Ohmit

    Post-Award Specialist

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) 645-6011

    Email: llove@buffalo.edu

  • Nicole Olivero

    IRB Coordinator

    Office of Research Compliance

    1021 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14203

    Phone: (716) 881-7584

    Email: naj7@buffalo.edu

  • Nicholas Panepinto

    Pre-Award Administrator

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) 645-1796

    Email: napanepi@buffalo.edu

  • JiYoung Park

    Associate Professor, Department of Urban and Regional Planning

    School of Architecture and Planning

    228 Hayes Hall, South Campus

    Phone: (716) 829-5331

    Email: jp292@buffalo.edu

  • Michael Pawlak

    Programmer Analyst

    Research Information Systems

    Suite 114 UB Commons

    Phone: (716) 829-3270

    Email: mbpawlak@buffalo.edu

  • Matthew Pelkey.

    Matthew Pelkey

    Program Director, Entrepreneurship Law Center

    Business and Entrepreneur Partnerships

    111E Baird Research Park

    Phone: (716) 645-2093

    Email: mkpelkey@buffalo.edu

  • Olga Petrova

    Director, Innovation Initiatives

    Business and Entrepreneur Partnerships

    CBLS, 701 Ellicott St, Downtown Campus

    Phone: (716) 645-8135

    Email: olgapetr@buffalo.edu

  • Jennifer Pettapiece

    IRB Intake Coordinator

    Office of Research Compliance

    1021 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14203

    Phone: (716) 829-3975

    Email: jepettap@buffalo.edu

  • Brett Pettit '29

    Student Assistant

    Office of Research Advancement

    Phone: (716) 645-5373

    Email: ovpr.btpettit@research.buffalo.edu

  • Diane Plinke

    Receptionist/Operational Support Assistant

    CBLS, 701 Ellicott St, Downtown Campus

    Phone: (716) 881-8900

    Email: dianepli@buffalo.edu

  • Ruth Poczciwinski

    Proposal & Project Manager

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) 645-4393

    Email: Ruth.Poczciwinski@buffalo.edu

  • Chitra Rajan.

    Chitra Rajan

    Associate Vice President, Research Advancement

    Research and Economic Development

    UB Commons, Suite 114, 520 Lee Entrance, North Campus

    Phone: (716) 645-3321

    Email: chitrara@buffalo.edu

  • Leah Redding

    IACUC Director

    Office of Research Compliance

    Research Institute on Addictions

    Phone: (716) 829-3977

    Email: lredding@buffalo.edu

  • Paul Reinhardt

    Director, Project Support

    Research Information Systems

    CRIA, 1021 Main St., Buffalo, NY

    Phone: (716) 887-2482

    Email: per@buffalo.edu

  • Sarah Richards, PhD

    Proposal Development Specialist for Societal Impact

    Office of Research Advancement

    Phone: (716) 645-3381

    Email: scrichar@buffalo.edu

  • Patricia Riehle

    Senior Digital and Graphic Design Associate

    Research and Economic Development

    515A Capen Hall

    Phone: 716-645-3316

    Email: priehle@buffalo.edu

  • Linda Ritzman

    Award Analyst

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) 645-7387

    Email: Linda.Ritzman@buffalo.edu

  • John Root.

    John Root

    Finance Associate

    Business and Entrepreneur Partnerships

    CBLS, 701 Ellicott St, Downtown Campus

    Phone: (716) 645-3253

    Email: johnroot@buffalo.edu

  • Christian Rossman

    Proposal Manager

    Office of Research Advancement

    Phone: (716) 645-5374

    Email: rossman5@buffalo.edu

  • Heidi Rug

    Senior AR/Reporting Coordinator

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) 645-4391

    Email: Heidi.Rug@buffalo.edu

  • Janet Rusch

    Account Establishment Specialist

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) 645-4396

    Email: Janet.Rusch@buffalo.edu

  • Kim Sammarco, CRA

    Associate Director of Quality Assurance/Audit

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) 645-4386

    Email: Kim.Sammarco@buffalo.edu

  • Cheryl Sanchez

    IRB Administrator

    Office of Research Compliance

    Research Institute on Addictions

    Phone: (716) 829-2741

    Email: cc73@buffalo.edu

  • Jeffrey Schieder, CRA

    Director, Pre-Award Services;

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) 645-4408

    Email: Jeffrey.Schieder@buffalo.edu

  • Amy Schmit

    Assistant Vice President and Chief of Staff

    Research and Economic Development

    516 Capen Hall, North Campus

    Phone: (716) 645-0314

    Email: amschmit@buffalo.edu

  • Nicholas Schul

    Accounts Receivable/Reporting Coordinator

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) 645-4417

    Email: nschul@buffalo.edu

  • Melissa Sciera-Beutler

    Finance Manager

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) 645-4388

    Email: mscierab@buffalo.edu

  • Candace Sena.

    Candace Sena

    Contracts Manager

    Technology Transfer

    109 UB Commons

    Phone: (716) 645-4390

    Email: candaces@buffalo.edu

  • Sanjay Sethi

    Medical Director, Clinical Research Office

    Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

    Clinical and Translational Research Center 875 Ellicott St. Room 6045A

    Phone: (716) 888-4864

    Email: ssethi@buffalo.edu

  • Erica Shaw

    ​Strategic Implementation Partner

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) 645-0765

    Email: ericasha@buffalo.edu

  • Maggie Shea

    ORA Co-Director, Proposal Management

    Office of Research Advancement

    Phone: (716) 645-5376

    Email: mshea3@buffalo.edu

  • Wei Shen, CRA

    Post-Award Administrator

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) 645-4402

    Email: wshen7@buffalo.edu

  • Steven Shepler.

    Steven Shepler

    Finance Associate

    Business and Entrepreneur Partnerships

    111E Baird Research Park

    Phone: (716) 645-2990

    Email: shepler2@buffalo.edu

  • Leah Shields

    Subaward Coordinator

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) 645-4382

    Email: leahfroe@buffalo.edu

  • Penelope Shihab Saidan.

    Penelope Shihab Saidan

    Executive Director for Innovation; Collaborative Ventures

    Business and Entrepreneur Partnerships

    CBLS, 701 Ellicott St, Downtown Campus

    Phone: (716) 881-8900

    Email: psaidan@buffalo.edu

  • Tiffany Shoemaker

    Research Administrative Support Assistant

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) 645-2648

    Email: tfoltz@buffalo.edu

  • Andre Sims

    Post-Award Analyst

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Fax: (716) 645-4398

    Email: arsims@buffalo.edu

  • Kari Singvongsay

    Post-Award Administrator

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) 645-9323

    Email: karising@buffalo.edu

  • Erica Sitek

    Subaward Coordinator

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) 645-4415

    Email: eksitek@buffalo.edu

  • Sandra Small

    Science Education Manager

    Business and Entrepreneurships

    CBLS, 701 Ellicott St., Downtown Campus

    Phone: (716) 888-4851

    Email: sksmall@buffalo.edu

  • Jennifer Smith

    Quality Assurance / Quality Improvement Administrator

    Office of Research Compliance

    1021 Main St. Buffalo, NY 14203

    Phone: (716) 888-4762

    Email: jmsmith@buffalo.edu

  • Julia Smith

    Post-Award Specialist

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) 645-4347

    Email: juliasmi@buffalo.edu

  • Pamela Smith

    Programmer/Analyst

    Research Information Systems

    CRIA, 1021 Main St., Buffalo, NY

    Phone: (716) 887-2558

    Email: pjn2@buffalo.edu

  • Angela Spengler

    Administrative Assistant/Post-Award Support

    Sponsored Project Services

    Phone: (716) 645-4422

    Email: acardena@buffalo.edu

  • Lisa Strand

    IACUC Coordinator

    Office of Research Compliance

    1021 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14203

    Phone: (716) 887-2236

    Email: lmstrand@buffalo.edu

  • Per Stromhaug.

    Per Stromhaug, PhD

    Senior Associate Vice President for Economic Development

    Business and Entrepreneur Partnerships

    CBLS, 701 Ellicott St, Downtown Campus

    Phone: (716) 881-7519

    Email: perstrom@buffalo.edu

  • Jackson Strycharz

    ​Accounts Receivable/Reporting Coordinator

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) 645-4456

    Email: jsstrych@buffalo.edu

  • Samantha Stuhler

    Proposal Manger

    Office of Research Advancement

    Phone: (716) 645-6827

    Email: snstuhle@buffalo.edu

  • Deanna Thames.

    Benjamin Sunkin

    Technology Assessment Specialist

    Technology Transfer

    UB Commons, 520 Lee Entrance, Suite 109, North Campus

    Email: bssunkin@buffalo.edu

  • Nallan Suresh

    Associate Dean for Faculty, Research and Centers

    School of Management

    280A Jacobs Management Center

    Phone: (716) 645-3279

    Email: ncsuresh@buffalo.edu

  • Sandra Talley.

    Sandra Talley

    Startup Program Assistant

    Business and Entrepreneur Partnerships

    CBLS, 701 Ellicott St, Downtown Campus

    Phone: (716) 829-2749

    Email: satalley@buffalo.edu

  • Joanna Barthelemy.

    Joanna Tate, PhD

    ORA Co-Director, Proposal Quality Improvement

    Office of Research Advancement

    Phone: (716) 645-5377

    Email: jrbarthe@buffalo.edu

  • Tsigeweini Tessema

    IRB Administrator

    Office of Research Compliance

    1021 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14203

    Phone: (716) 888-4888

    Email: weini22@buffalo.edu

  • Deanna Thames.

    Deanna Thames

    Senior Administrative Associate

    Technology Transfer

    UB Commons, 520 Lee Entrance, Suite 109, North Campus

    Phone: (716) 645-8130

    Email: dlthames@buffalo.edu

  • Albert Titus.

    Albert H. Titus, PhD

    Senior Associate Vice President for Research

    Office for Research, Innovation and Economic Development

    518 Capen Hall, North Campus

    Phone: (716) 645-1019

    Email: ahtitus@buffalo.edu

  • Penny Turrell.

    Penny Turrell

    Patent Paralegal & Compliance Specialist

    Technology Transfer

    UB Commons, 520 Lee Entrance, Suite 109, North Campus

    Phone: (716) 645-8137

    Email: turrell@buffalo.edu

  • Baris Vahapoglu

    Proposal & Project Manager

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) 645-9324

    Email: barisvah@buffalo.edu

  • Alexa Valdiviezo

    Proposal Budget Specialist

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) 645-3055

    Email: valdivie@buffalo.edu

  • X. Christine Wang

    Associate Dean for Interdisciplinary Research Education

    Graduate School of Education

    505 Baldy Hall

    Phone: (716) 645-2379

    Email: wangxc@buffalo.edu

  • Lauren Washington.

    Lauren Washington

    Senior Associate Director of Startup Ventures

    Business and Entrepreneur Partnerships

    CBLS, 701 Ellicott St, Downtown Campus

    Phone: 716-881-7545

    Email: lwashing@buffalo.edu

  • Steven Wen

    Business/Data Analyst

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) 645-4411

    Email: hwen4@buffalo.edu

  • Tom Wendt

    Director

    Research Information Systems

    UB Commons, Suite 114, 520 Lee Entrance, North Campus

    Phone: (716) 829-3320

    Email: wendt@buffalo.edu

  • Evan Witmer.

    Evan Witmer

    Licensing Manager

    Technology Transfer

    UB Commons, Suite 109, 520 Lee Entrance, North Campus

    Phone: (716) 645-8181

    Email: evanwitm@buffalo.edu

  • Colleen Woodhouse

    IACUC Animal Research Compliance Specialist

    Office of Research Compliance

    1021 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14203

    Phone: (716) 829-2356

    Email: woodhous@buffalo.edu

  • Jess Yaccarino-Mims

    Proposal Manager

    Office of Research Advancement

    Phone: (716) 645-0310

    Email: jmabbott@buffalo.edu

  • Megan Zabel

    Senior Finance Manager

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) 645-4418

    Email: mzabel@buffalo.edu

  • Junting Zhang

    Pre-Award Administrator

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) 645-4392

    Email: juntingz@buffalo.edu

  • Jun Zhuang

    Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Education

    School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

    317 Bell Hall

    Phone: (716) 645-4707

    Email: jzhuang@buffalo.edu

  • Paulette Ziff

    Operations Business Partner

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) 645-4414

    Email: Paulette.Ziff@buffalo.edu

  • Jami Zimmerman

    IRB Administrator

    Office of Research Compliance

    Research Institute on Addictions

    Phone: (716) 984-8895

    Email: jeradtke@buffalo.edu

  • ​Sathvik Bellamkonda

    ​Proposal Budget Specialist

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) ​645-0373

    Email: ​sathvikb@buffalo.edu

  • ​Michael Bellotti

    ​Financial Transaction Specialist

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) ​​645-1438

    Email: ​mgbellot@buffalo.edu

  • ​Lindsay Chakan

    ​Director of Research Administration

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) ​​​829-2055

    Email: ​lindsayy@buffalo.edu

  • ​Brett Davis

    Senior ​Finance Manager

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) ​​​​645-6828

    Email: ​badavis6@buffalo.edu

  • ​Veronica Delgado

    ​Proposal Manager (Huron Contractor)

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) ​​​​​645-3021

    Email: vdelgado@buffalo.edu

  • Beth ​Doiron

    ​Proposal Manager (Huron Contractor)

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) ​​​​​​645-2278

    Email: ​bethdoir@buffalo.edu

  • Vickie ​Dymock

    ​Senior Finance Manager

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) ​645-2592

    Email: ​vldymock@buffalo.edu

  • ​Lisa Ervin

    ​Proposal & Project Manager

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) ​​645-5578

    Email: lisaervi@buffalo.edu

  • Zahra ​Fayazi

    ​Transaction Specialist

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) ​​​323-0115

    Email: zsfayazi@buffalo.edu

  • ​Jeanine Fuqua

    ​Finance Manager (Huron Contractor)

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) ​​​​645-2793

    Email: ​jeaninef@buffalo.edu

  • ​Karen Hardaway

    ​Transaction Specialist

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) ​​​​645-3895

    Email: ​kmhardaw@buffalo.edu

  • Lilianne ​Jiang

    Personnel Transaction Specialist

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) ​​​​​645-5523

    Email: ​ljiang24@buffalo.edu

  • ​Megan Jurek

    ​Finance Manager

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) ​​​​​​645-9092

    Email: meganjur@buffalo.edu

  • ​Megan Jurek

    ​Finance Manager

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) ​​​​​​645-9092

    Email: meganjur@buffalo.edu

  • ​Anne Kohl

    ​Finance Manager

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) ​​​​​​645-5201

    Email: ​annekohl@buffalo.edu

  • Kimberly Lee

    ​Proposal Manager (Huron Contractor)

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) ​​​​​​​645-6659

    Email: ​klee78@buffalo.edu

  • Linda ​Liberatore

    Transaction Specialist​

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) ​​​​​​​​645-1069

    Email: ​lml9@buffalo.edu

  • Mitchell ​Lukaszonas

    ​Post-Award Specialist

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) ​​​​​​​​​645-0764

    Email: ​mlukaszo@buffalo.edu

  • ​Ivan Maly

    ​Director of Research Administration

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) ​​​​​​​​​​645-3119

    Email: ​ivanmaly@buffalo.edu

  • ​Dan Maritato

    ​Transaction Specialist

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) ​​​​​​​​​​​645-1320

    Email: ​dmaritat@buffalo.edu

  • Ben ​Mason

    ​Executive Administrator

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) ​​​​​​​​​​​​645-1187

    Email: ​bmason3@buffalo.edu

  • ​Abe Metz

    ​Contracts Student Intern

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) ​​​​​​​​​​​​​645-6961

    Email: ​ovpr.aametz@research.buffalo.edu

  • ​Luane Militello

    ​Proposal Budget Specialist

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​645-0374

    Email: ​luanemil@buffalo.edu

  • ​Carly Ogletree

    Finance Manager​

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​645-1347

    Email: ​carlyogl@buffalo.edu

  • Henry ​Okaro

    ​​Proposal Budget Specialist

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​645-0781

    Email: ​henryeme@buffalo.edu

  • Jo-Annette Perez-Chacon

    ​Proposal Manager (Huron Contractor) 

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​645-6721

    Email: ​joannett@buffalo.edu

  • Hugo ​Ruiz-Villacres

    ​Post-Award Specialist

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​645-5497

    Email: ​​hugoruiz@buffalo.edu

  • ​Ben Samadi

    ​Director of Research Administration

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​645-0874

    Email: ​bsamadi@buffalo.edu

  • Daronda ​Savage

    ​​Proposal & Project Manager

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​645-0296

    Email: ​dasavage@buffalo.edu

  • Lora Snow

    Personnel Transaction Specialist

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​645-0549

    Email: lorasnow@buffalo.edu

  • Kate ​Stanton

    ​Finance Manager (Huron Contractor)

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​645-8121

    Email: ​katestan@buffalo.edu

  • Julie Turner

    Finance Manager

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​645-0728

    Email: ​jturner@buffalo.edu

  • ​Robyn Wagner

    ​Transaction Specialist

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​645-4857

    Email: rlwagner@buffalo.edu

  • ​Justin Weil

    ​Finance Manager (Huron Contractor)

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​645-4470

    Email: ​jweil3@buffalo.edu

  • Effy ​Xu

    Administrative Support Assistant

    Sponsored Projects Services

    Phone: (716) ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​645-6504

    Email: yifanxu@buffalo.edu