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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.

Child plays with wooden toy sorter. Early childhood development.

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
  • David Barnard

    Contracts Manager

    Technology Transfer

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

    Phone: (716) 645-6861

    Email: dbarnard@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

  • 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

  • David du Plessis.

    David du Plessis

    Licensing Manager

    Technology Transfer

    CBLS, 701 Ellicott St, Downtown Campus

    Phone: (716) 881-7542

    Email: ddupless@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

  • McKenna Geiger

    Technology Assessment Specialist

    Technology Transfer

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

    Email: mckennag@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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Mary Ognibene-Metz.

    Mary Ognibene-Metz

    Contracts Manager

    Technology Transfer

    109 UB Commons

    Email: mfo4@buffalo.edu

  • Candace Sena.

    Candace Sena

    Contracts Manager

    Technology Transfer

    109 UB Commons

    Phone: (716) 645-4390

    Email: candaces@buffalo.edu

  • Deanna Thames.

    Benjamin Sunkin

    Technology Assessment Specialist

    Technology Transfer

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

    Email: bssunkin@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

  • 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

  • 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