Research Administration

	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.
	Dr. Joseph Dunbar Associate Vice President for Research and Assistant Dean of the Graduate School (313) 577-5600 jdunbar@med.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.
	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.
Photo forthcoming	Ms. Gail Ryan Assistant Vice President for Sponsored Program Administration (313) 577-6595 gail.ryan@wayne.edu Oversee and manage Sponsored Programs Administration and Grant Accounting functions for the University. Serve as the lead administrator for sponsored grants and contracts within the University. Other duties and responsiblities as assigned by the Vice President for Research.
Photo forthcoming	Dr. Joan Dunbar Interim Associate Vice President for Technology Commercialization (313) 577-5542 jcdunbar@med.wayne.edu Responsible for invention management, licensing WSU intellectual property to industry and advising faculty and staff on all aspects of technology transfer and patents. Primary point of contact for any company seeking to license WSU technology.
Photo forthcoming	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	Ms. Sarah James Research Support Liaison (313) 577-8997 sjames@wayne.edu Design, implement, oversee, promote, and evaluate faculty development efforts and programs in the Office of the Vice President for Research. This broadly includes internal funding programs; workshops, training, and seminars; most limited grant submissions; and research resources for faculty, such as, but not limited to, Proquest COS. In an effort to coordinate and enhance faculty research development and increase awareness of funding opportunities and support in the area of research across the university, this position serves as liaison to WSU's Development Office, Technology Resource Center, University Librarians, and others on an assigned basis. Develop technology support for faculty development programs. Manage University Research Center reviews and creation and the University center website and database.
	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.
	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.

Division of Research

Office of the Vice President for Research

Research Administration