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.
ORA supports researchers pursuing external research funding, providing comprehensive administrative and technical support to researchers throughout the proposal process.
SPS assists researchers with securing sponsored awards, submitting proposals and post-award management, providing comprehensive support across the full research project lifecycle.
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.
CRO handles administrative oversight for all clinical research activities, facilitates compliant research and ensures adherance to research conduct policies.
BRO supports researchers conducting studies in non-clinical focus areas, including social, behavioral and education research.
LAF oversees the animal care-and-use program, ensuring healthy animal subjects are available to researchers approved for research, testing or educational studies.
TT helps faculty with industry sponsored research projects commercialize their technology, bringing research from lab to market and facilitating business growth.
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.
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.
Pre-Award: Complete Notice of Intent (NOI)
A Notice of Intent (NOI) to submit a proposal must be completed for all proposals, 10 business days prior to submission deadline. Once your NOI is received, you will be assigned a proposal team consisting of a Proposal Manager (PM) and Budget Specialist (BS). If you are working with other support offices, your NOI will be forwarded to the appropriate office.
Post-Award: Contact Your Finance Manager
The Finance Manager (FM) has primary responsibility for collaborating with Principal Investigators (PIs) to ensure the smooth financial management and oversight of a diverse funding portfolio. The FM is the first point of contact for all your post-award financial needs and will collaborate to ensure the efficient processing and reconciliation of financial activities.
Valerie Ansuini
Senior Finance Manager
Sponsored Projects Services
Phone: (716) 645-4412
Email: vansuini@buffalo.edu
Joseph Bach
Assistant Director of Training
Sponsored Projects Services
Phone: (716) 645-1573
Email: jrbach@buffalo.edu
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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
Nicola Brotherston
Proposal & Project Manager
Sponsored Projects Services
Phone: (716) 645-4406
Email: nbrother@buffalo.edu
Stacey Brown
Human Resources Assistant
Sponsored Projects Services
Phone: (716) 645-4492
Email: sabrown7@buffalo.edu
Alyssa Caruso
Proposal Budget Specialist
Sponsored Projects Services
Phone: (716) 645-4416
Email: Alyssa.Caruso@buffalo.edu
Jordyn Congelli
Post-Award Administrator
Sponsored Projects Services
Phone: (716) 645-4463
Email: congelli@buffalo.edu
Forrest Crawford
Contracts Manager
Sponsored Projects Services
Phone: (716) 645-4498
Email: fjc6@buffalo.edu
Michael Daloia
Finance Manager
Sponsored Projects Services
Phone: (716) 645-1612
Email: mtdaloia@buffalo.edu
Kate Decarlo
Post-Award Specialist
Sponsored Projects Services
Phone: (716) 645-4387
Email: kdecarlo@buffalo.edu
Stephanie DiGesare
Contracts Manager
Sponsored Projects Services
Phone: (716) 645-4447
Email: slgerace@buffalo.edu
Kody Fralick
Account Establishment Specialist
Sponsored Projects Services
Phone: (716) 645-3171
Email: kodyfral@buffalo.edu
Robert Gaik
Account Establishment Specialist
Sponsored Projects Services
Phone: (716) 645-2671
Email: rgaik@buffalo.edu
Rosemary Grucello
Account Establishment Specialist
Sponsored Projects Services
Phone: (716) 645-4380
Alicia Harris
Senior AR/Reporting Coordinator
Sponsored Projects Services
Phone: (716) 645-4405
Email: Alicia.Harris@buffalo.edu
Iffat Islam
Proposal Budget Specialist
Sponsored Projects Services
Phone: (716) 645-2969
Email: iffatisl@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
Samantha Konieczko
Proposal & Project Manager
Sponsored Projects Services
Phone: (716) 645-4399
Email: sdeneke2@buffalo.edu
Mary Kraft
Senior Director, Post-Award Services;
Sponsored Projects Services
Phone: (716) 645-4420
Email: Mary.Kraft@buffalo.edu
Amy Lagowski
Post-Award Administrator;
Sponsored Projects Services
Phone: (716) 645-4419
Email: Amy.Lagowski@buffalo.edu
Natalie Lesswing
Reporting and Compliance Specialist
Sponsored Projects Services
Phone: (716) 645-4409
Email: nnlongo@buffalo.edu
Annaliese Liadski, CRA
Subaward Coordinator
Sponsored Projects Services
Phone: (716) 645-4407
Email: apcampag@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
Chanelle Mann
Finance Manager
Sponsored Projects Services
Phone: (716) 645-4413
Email: ccc9@buffalo.edu
Christopher Mazur
Contracts Manager
Sponsored Projects Services
Phone: (716) 645-4719
Email: cmmazur2@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
Deirdre O'Rourke
Pre-Award Administrator
Sponsored Projects Services
Phone: (716) 645-4421
Email: do8@buffalo.edu
Lindsey Ohmit
Post-Award Specialist
Sponsored Projects Services
Phone: (716) 645-6011
Email: llove@buffalo.edu
Nicholas Panepinto
Pre-Award Administrator
Sponsored Projects Services
Phone: (716) 645-1796
Email: napanepi@buffalo.edu
Ruth Poczciwinski
Proposal & Project Manager
Sponsored Projects Services
Phone: (716) 645-4393
Linda Ritzman
Award Analyst
Sponsored Projects Services
Phone: (716) 645-7387
Email: Linda.Ritzman@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
Jeffrey Schieder, CRA
Director, Pre-Award Services;
Sponsored Projects Services
Phone: (716) 645-4408
Email: Jeffrey.Schieder@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
Erica Shaw
Strategic Implementation Partner
Sponsored Projects Services
Phone: (716) 645-0765
Email: ericasha@buffalo.edu
Wei Shen, CRA
Post-Award Administrator
Sponsored Projects Services
Phone: (716) 645-4402
Email: wshen7@buffalo.edu
Leah Shields
Subaward Coordinator
Sponsored Projects Services
Phone: (716) 645-4382
Email: leahfroe@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
Julia Smith
Post-Award Specialist
Sponsored Projects Services
Phone: (716) 645-4347
Email: juliasmi@buffalo.edu
Angela Spengler
Administrative Assistant/Post-Award Support
Sponsored Project Services
Phone: (716) 645-4422
Email: acardena@buffalo.edu
Jackson Strycharz
Accounts Receivable/Reporting Coordinator
Sponsored Projects Services
Phone: (716) 645-4456
Email: jsstrych@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
Steven Wen
Business/Data Analyst
Sponsored Projects Services
Phone: (716) 645-4411
Email: hwen4@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
Paulette Ziff
Operations Business Partner
Sponsored Projects Services
Phone: (716) 645-4414
Email: Paulette.Ziff@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
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