Research Administration
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Dr. Hilary Ratner Vice President for Research (313) 577-5600 hilary.ratner@wayne.edu Responsible for research administration including the establishment and implementation of research policies and procedures, facilitation and stimulation of research productivity, and compliance with federal, state and local regulations. |
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Dr. Joseph Dunbar |
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Dr. Gloria Heppner Associate Vice President for Research (313) 577-5600 Heppnerg@wayne.edu Responsible for developing and implementing new research at WSU, and developing and enhancing collaborative and interdisciplinary research programs. Also, securing new research funding. Oversees centers and institutes that report to the Office of the Vice President for Research and administer their annual reviews. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Vice President for Research. |
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Ms. Gail Ryan |
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Dr. Joan Dunbar jcdunbar@med.wayne.edu |
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Dr. Phil Cunningham Assistant Vice President for Research Compliance (313) 577-9064 philc@wayne.edu Oversee the development and presentation of University-wide workshops related to research compliance. Provide leadership and management to selected units within the Division. Supervise and manage the Human Investigation Committee and the Animal Investigation Committee. Oversee the Office of Environmental Health and Safety. Assist individuals and units in their awareness of research responsibilities and risks. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Vice President for Research. |
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Ms. Nancy Christ Director for Research Collaborations (313) 577-0551 nchrist@med.wayne.edu Responsible for developing and supporting new interdisciplinary research collaborations at WSU, and research collaborations between WSU and the community. |
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Dr. Freda Giblin Director of Inter-Institutional Initiatives (313) 577-3448 fgiblin@med.wayne.edu Develops program plans and implements operating plans, with the goal of enhancing current or developing new university research initiatives. Participates in developing research and training grants. Assesses and supports research building projects and undertakes other projects assigned by the Vice President for Research. |
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Ms. Shay Izzard Senior Executive Assistant (313) 577-4442 ski@wayne.edu Provide administrative support and assistance to the Vice President and Associate Vice President of OVPR. Manage special projects under the direction of Vice President. Compose and prepare routine correspondence, assist in the preparation of various reports, schedule appointments/meetings. |
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Ms. Sarah James |
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Ms. Julie O'Connor Director, Research Communications (313) 577-8845 julie.oconnor@wayne.edu Serves as Director of Research Communications in the Office of the Vice President for Research. Directs the public relations efforts of WSU's research enterprise which includes press releases and other promotional activities of WSU research. Directs the marketing efforts of the Office of the Vice President for Research which includes website management, material development and research magazine development. Participates on the University Research Corridor communications team. Directs internal research communications. Direct and assist with strategic planning processes of the Division of Research and university-wide initiatives. Work with the Office of Federal Affairs to provide critical research information to aid in legislative affairs. |
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Mr. Antonio Earl Yancey Director, Finance & Research Operations (313) 577-1927 antonioyancey@wayne.edu Plans, organizes, directs and controls activities related to the budget and operations for the Division of Research. This includes overseeing operational functions involving Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Research Administration, Facilities & Properties, and Health & Safety. |








