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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.

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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.

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  • Alyssa Astran

    IRB Administrator

    Office of Research Compliance

    1021 Main St. Buffalo, NY 14203

    Phone: (716) 829-2218

    Email: amsmith8@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

  • Erin Bellavia

    IRB Coordinator

    Office of Research Compliance

    875 Ellicott St., Room 5018

    Phone: (716) 829-4731

    Email: enappe@buffalo.edu

  • Zachary Chakan

    IRB Administrator

    Office of Research Compliance

    1021 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14203

    Phone: (716) 888-4874

    Email: znchakan@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

  • Sarina Deitz

    IRB Intake Coordinator

    Office of Research Compliance

    1021 Main St. Buffalo, NY 14203

    Phone: (716) 829-3011

    Email: sarinad@buffalo.edu

  • Elizabeth Griffiths

    IRB Administrator

    Office of Research Compliance

    1021 Main St. Buffalo, NY 14203

    Phone: (716) 888-4880

    Email: eg34@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

  • Meghan Laski

    IACUC Coordinator

    Office of Research Compliance

    1021 Main St. Buffalo, NY 14203

    Phone: (716) 829-3976

    Email: meghanla@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

  • Nicole Olivero

    IRB Coordinator

    Office of Research Compliance

    1021 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14203

    Phone: (716) 881-7584

    Email: naj7@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

  • Leah Redding

    IACUC Director

    Office of Research Compliance

    Research Institute on Addictions

    Phone: (716) 829-3977

    Email: lredding@buffalo.edu

  • Cheryl Sanchez

    IRB Administrator

    Office of Research Compliance

    Research Institute on Addictions

    Phone: (716) 829-2741

    Email: cc73@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

  • Lisa Strand

    IACUC Coordinator

    Office of Research Compliance

    1021 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14203

    Phone: (716) 887-2236

    Email: lmstrand@buffalo.edu

  • Tsigeweini Tessema

    IRB Administrator

    Office of Research Compliance

    1021 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14203

    Phone: (716) 888-4888

    Email: weini22@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

  • Jami Zimmerman

    IRB Administrator

    Office of Research Compliance

    Research Institute on Addictions

    Phone: (716) 984-8895

    Email: jeradtke@buffalo.edu