Offices and Staff

Please see the Office of Research and Innovation organizational chart for more information on our office reporting structure.

Kevin H. Gardner, Ph.D. - Bio

Executive Vice President for Research & Innovation

502-852-8373

Craig J. McClain, M.D. - Bio

Associate Vice President for Translational Research

502-852-6128

Kevyn E. Merten, Ph.D. - Bio

Associate Vice President for Research and Innovation

502-852-1637

William A. Metcalf, JD - Bio

Associate Vice President for Res. Devel. & Strategic Partnerships

502-852-1708

William H. Fortune, MA - Bio

University of Louisville Program Director, NSIN

502-852-9336

M. Cynthia Logsdon, PhD, WHNP-BC, FAAN - Bio

Associate VP of Research Academic Programs

502-852-3791

Jessica Sharon, MS, MBA - Bio

Director of Innovation Programs

502-852-4143

Shannon Pipes - Bio

Rand Haley, MS, MA - Bio

Sr Associate University Counsel

Director of Shared Research Facilities

970-690-4372

404-993-6333

Melissa Shuter - Bio

Executive Director of Research Excellence

502-852-8934

Kim Preher

Innovation Program Coordinator, Sr.

502-852-1847

Ashlea Worner

Executive Assistant

502-852-8373

Jeff Black

Technology Specialist Sr

502-852-9336

SUPPORT OFFICES

The Clinical Trials Unit (CTU) is a central research unit operated under the Executive Vice President for Health Affairs (EVPHA). The unit provides services to investigators, sponsors and research staff conducting clinical research trials involving healthy subjects or patients. The office may be reached at .

(Vacant)

Email

Program Director

502-852-2605

Chris Cunningham, Ph.D.

CTU Operations Manager

502-852-2906

Julie Hornung, MS

Regulatory Coordinator

502-852-2602

Karen James

Study Start-up Specialist

502-852-2902

Kim Jarboe

Regulatory Coordinator

502-852-6105

Rachel Sheppard, MBA, CCRA, CCRC

Regulatory Director

502-852-1006

Allyson Turner, MA

Interim Dir of Finance

502-852-3808

Melissa VanArsdale

Financial Coordinator

502-852--2158

Eron Weaver

Financial Coordinator

502-852-1422

Lara Weddle

Financial Coordinator

502-852-0963

Pat Wolf, CCRP

Regulatory Coordinator

502-852-2600

UofL Innovation and Commercialization transfers discoveries from UofL labs to the marketplace through licenses, partnerships and new companies. The office manages university intellectual property, guides the commercialization process, acts as a single point of contact for industry stakeholders and and accelerates the growth of startup enterprises. The office may be reached at or by phone at 502.852.2965.

Laura Savatski

Executive Director

502-852-2965

Katherine Brown

Intellectual Property Officer

502-852-XXXX

Megan Aanstoos, PhD

Commercialization Manager, Kentucky Commercialization Ventures

502-852-2597

D. Jody Carroll

Financial Coordinator

502-852-7084

Jessica Knowles, JD

Patents & Compliance Coordinator

502-852-4155

Sara E. Price, JD

Commercialization Manager, Contracts

502-852-4105

Rob Smith, PhD

Commercialization Manager, Life Sciences

502-852-3027

Vanessa Streble

Administrative Associate

502-852-3851

T. Gregory Tucker, PhD

Commercialization Manager, Engineering & Physical Sciences

502-852-7076

The Translational Grants team manages UofL's innovation programs, which provide infrastructure, advice, resources, networking opportunities, training and funding. Given their shared goals, these programs work together to establish UofL as a world leader in innovation. The office may be reached .

Jessica Sharon, MS, MBA

Director of Innovation Programs

502-852-4143

Sarah A. Andres, PhD

ExCITE / KYNETIC Scientific Coordinator

502-852-2354

Kim Preher

Innovation Program Coordinator, Sr.

502-852-1847

Allison Ratterman, Ph.D.

ECO

502-852-2454

The Human Subjects Protection Program Office (HSPPO) helps to ensure that all University of Louisville research involving human participants is conducted in accordance with Federal and State regulations and University and sponsoring agency policies and procedures instituted to protect the rights and welfare of human research participants. The office may be reached at or by phone at 502.852.5188.

IRB Analyst Team

VACANT

IRB Analyst, Social/Behavioral/Educational

502-852-4101

Sherry Block, B.S.

IRB Analyst, Biomedical-Exempt

502-852-2163

Steffany Gayton, BS, CCRP

IRB Analyst, Biomedical

502-852-4535

Michelle Bottorff, BS, CCRC

IRB Analyst, Biomedical

502-852-5987

Beth Kuntz, LPN, CRCC

IRB Analyst, Biomedical

502-852-2162

Cathy Carter, BA, CCRP, CIP

IRB Coordinator

502-852-4098

Sarah Merrill, BSE, MPH

IRB Coordinator

502-852-5541

Research Compliance Team

Lisa D. Schaffer

Assistant Director, Research Compliance

502-852-3641

Mechelle Kaufman, BSN, RN

Compliance Auditor

502-852-5992

HSPPO Administrative Team

Christy LaDuke, MA, CIP, CCRP - Bio

Director

502-852-2541

Robbi Devers, A.A., A.A.S.

Program Coordinator Sr

502-852-4097

Kristyn Singleton, MPA, CIP

IRB Operations Coordinator

502-852-4094

The Office of Research Integrity directs and conducts the University’s program for education and training in the responsible conduct of research, coordinating the implementation of this effort with departments and units within the university, with the objective of ensuring that the responsible conduct of research is maintained at a high priority level in all aspects of research activities. The office may be reached at .or by phone at 502-852-2454

Allison G. Ratterman, Ph.D. - Bio

Director

502-852-2453

Chad B. Renn, B.S.

Conflict of Interest Specialist

502-852-4715

Carla Y. Jones, B.Sc.

Training and Certifications Specialist

502-852-8430

Elvin Leon

Infor Manage Spec-Research Report Coordinator

502-852-1399

Caroline N. Mills, Ph.D.

Research Integrity Specialist

502-852-4045

The Office of Sponsored Programs Administration (OSPA) is responsible for the administration of all externally sponsored activities, including research, training/instruction and service projects funded by governmental entities, private non-profit organizations, and for-profit/industry sponsors. The office may be reached at or 502-852-3788. To learn more and find the right OSPA representative for your needs, please see the OSPA assignment matrix. Please be sure to cc the office's service account, ospa@louisville.edu, when reaching out.

OSPA Leadership

Kevyn E. Merten, PhD

Associate Vice President for Research and Innovation

502-852-1637

Glen Jones, MBA

Director, Research Accounting Services Financial Administration

502-852-2592

Haylee A. Ralston, JD

Director, Corporate and Federal Contract Services

502-852-3156

OSPA Grant Management Services

Trey Bauer, MPA, CRA - Bio

Interim Director

502-852-2593

Andrew French

Senior Grants Management Specialist

502-852-5956

Erin Stumler

Senior Grants Management Specialist

502-852-3540

Roberta Brock, MBA

Proposal and Award Administration Specialist

502-852-4350

Cary Chernov

Intermediate Grants Management Specialist

502-852-4152

Alex Vernon

Grants Management Specialist

502-852-5137

Sandrine Mutabazi

Grants Management Specialist

502-852-8362

Rene Sommer

Grants Management Specialist

502-852-3744

Vacant

Grants Management Specialist

502-852-XXXX

OSPA Corporate and Federal Contract Services

Haylee A. Ralston, JD

Director, Corporate and Federal Contract Services

502-852-3156

Brennan S. Cox, JD, LLM

Assistant Director

502-852-8806

Christopher T. Fox, BA

Negotiation Specialist

502-852-3841

Angela Lewis-Klein, MBA

Negotiation Specialist

502-852-2550

Brittany Staverman, JD

Negotiation Specialist

502-852-5022

Michael Brill, JD

Lead - Non-financial Agreements

502-852-7247

OSPA Compliance and Operational Support

Brigitte Fasciotto, PhD

Assistant Director, Compliance and Operational Support Core

502-852-7308

Donnia Schlaff

Compliance Specialist - Subaward Administrator

502-852-3197

Karen Orr

Compliance Specialist - Reporting Coordinator

502-852-8804

Rashul Sartoris

Program Manager – Training Grants

502-852-2896

OSPA Systems and Operational Support

Erin K. Wilk, BA

Grants and Contracts Manager

502-852-2470

Vladana Kafka-Jusufbegovic, MLS

Grants and Contracts Assistant, Sr.

502-852-7564

Stacy Black

Grants and Contracts Assistant

502-852-1797

Paulla R. Felts, MPA

Grants and Contracts Assistant

502-852-9056

Deena G. Staples

Grants and Contracts Assistant

502-852-2780

Wanda Taylor, PhD

Grants and Contracts Assistant

502-852-2475

OSPA Research Accounting Services (Financial Administration)

Glen Jones, MBA

Director, Research Accounting Services Financial Administration

502-852-2592

Crystal Elliott

Grants Management Accountant, Sr.

502-852-8367

Vacant

Grants Management Accountant, Sr.

502-852-XXXX

Barbara Adams

Grants Management Accountant, Sr.

502-852-5562

Josetta Allen

Grants Management Accountant

502-852-5342

Teiarra Smith

Grants Management Accountant

502-852-6983

Destinie Staley

Grants Management Accountant

502-852-8368

Gail Wilmes

Grants Management Accountant

502-852-8246

Delton Wright

Grants Management Accountant

502-852-5028

Marsha Akuna

Billing Coordinator

502-852-8241

Xia Yu

Billing System & Cash Management Accountant

502-852-2980

OSPA Administrative Support

Becky Garrett

Lead - Administrative Support

502-852-1091

The Office of Research Development and Strategic Initiatives helps researchers identify and secure funding from a variety of sources, including federal grants and industry partnerships. The office may be reached at .

William A. Metcalf, JD

Associate V.P. for Research Development & Strategic Partnerships

502-852-1708

Leigh Botner, BBA - Bio

Director of Research Development & Support

502-852-9329

Susan Day

Proposal Development Manager

502-852-6377

Janet L. Johnson, BS

Institutional Research Analyst II

502-852-8358

Laurie Young, EMBA - Bio

Director, Industry Engagement

502-852-XXXX

Baylee N. Pulliam, MBA, MA

Director, Research Marketing & Communications

859-619-4087

Research systems staff support our electronic research administration platforms and other digital tools.

Katy Vitale

Research Systems Manager

402-657-9025

(Vacant)

Research Administration Systems Analyst

402-657-XXXX