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
(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.
Mr. James Barbret
Associate Vice President for Research and Assistant Vice President for Finance
(313) 993-4385
james.d.barbret@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. Oversee the Information Technology
Office within the Research Division. Other duties and responsiblities
as assigned by the Vice President for Research.
Dr. Dorothy Nelson
Assistant Vice President for Research
(313) 577-9064
dnelson@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.
Fred Reinhart
Associate Vice President, Research and Technology Commercialization
(313) 577-5541
fred.reinhart@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.
Nancy Christ
Director for Research Program Development
(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.
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.
Shay Izzard
Executive Assistant to Vice President
(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.
Sarah James
Program/Project Coordinator
(313) 577-8997
sjames@wayne.edu
Administers internal research funding programs, including the President's Research Enhancement Program, Faculty Competition for Graduate Research Assistants, Research Mentors Program for New Faculty, and Award for Graduate Students Who Obtain External Support. Manages the creation and review process for university research centers. Facilitates communication and organizes projects involving centers on behalf of the Vice President for Research and oversees the university's center web page. Coordinates long-term, intensive grant-writing workshops for faculty researchers led by Dr. Stephen Russell of Grant Writers' Seminars and Workshops, LLC. Writes articles about sponsored research for the division's New Science publication.
Julie O'Connor
Manager of Research Operations and Communications
(313) 577-8845
julie.oconnor@wayne.edu
Responsible for oversight of the Office of the Vice President for Research as Chief of Staff. Coordinate public relations activities related to WSU research and technology commercialization efforts. Editor and writer of New Science and other research publications. Prepare extensive internal and external communications to a variety of constituents. Oversee all grant writing seminars, workshops and consultations with Grant Writers' Seminars + Workshops, LLC. Work closely with the Vice President for Research and Division of Research Management team on a variety of projects aimed at achieving the goals of the Division of Research and University.
Antonio Earl Yancey
Administrative Manager, Business Operations
(313) 577-1927
antonioyancey@wayne.edu
Oversee the financial and personnel operations for the Division; plan and oversee budget development, annual budget loads, budget projections and reconciliations; plan and oversee personnel appointments, personnel changes, performance evaluations, and salary administration. Oversee internal research funding commitments and faculty start-up funding.
Jo Ann Yucha
Assistant to Vice President
(313) 577-5600
joann.yucha@wayne.edu
Provide administrative support to the Vice President, Associate Vice President and Manager of Research Operations and Communications in the Office of the Vice President for Research. Coordinate activities for the Nano@Wayne Seminar Series, Faculty Research Advisory Committee, Grants Management Focus Group and a variety of other groups. Maintain research data for annual reports and other reports. Assist with a variety of special projects, particularly related to the university's research communication efforts.
