At the heart of our research office is a commitment to service.
We’re here to support investigators, administrators, and partners across the research enterprise—whether it’s in proposal preparations, navigating compliance, or optimizing processes. Our goal is to make research more streamlined, more efficient, and less burdensome. We’re here to help you every step of the way.
The Research Office supports faculty, staff and students through the Research Project Lifecycle. The lifecycle includes Pre-Award, Post-Award, and Project closeout. Throughout each of these phases, research integrity and compliance are integral components.
The biostatistician team offers assistance with research design, statistical analysis collaboration, and data analysis.
Access a curated collection of institutional resources, tools, and guidance designed to support investigators throughout the research lifecycle.
Guidance and resources to assist investigators in preparing a comprehensive budget for research funding applications.
Access standardized forms and templates to support a wide range of research-related activities and administrative processes.
Meet the Team
Griff Parks, PhD
Associate Dean for Research
Director, Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences
Professor of Medicine
Elise Dantuma, MBA, CRA
Associate Director of Research Administration
Melissa Crawford, BS
Contracts & Grants Specialist IV
Samantha Anderson, MA
Contracts & Grants Specialist III
Catherine Bolling, BS
Contracts & Grants Specialist II