RESEARCH SUPPORT STAFF
Organizational / Functional Telephone Directory
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Research Foundation Operations Manager | Office of Scientific Affairs | Division of Sponsored Programs | Research Compliance | Institutional Review Board | Downstate Biotechnology Park | Office of Research Administration | Research Personnel Division | Research Account Support Division
Account Establishment | Benefits Counseling | Cost Sharing | Employee Changes | Employment Offers | RF Extra Service | Fellowship Appointments | Personnel Forms Processing | Human Subject Review (IRB) | IFR Appointments | Immigration | RF Labor Relations | Orientation | RF Online Network | Personnel Appointments | Personnel Policy Interpretation | Position Classification | Pre-Employment Processing | Proposal Review | Proposal Approval | Recruitment | Salary Surveys | Time & Attendance |
| Senior Vice President for Biomedical Education and Research |
Ian L.Taylor , M.D., Ph.D.
Senior Vice President for Biomedical Education and Research
and Dean of the College of Medicine
BSB 1-9
718-270-3776
718-270-4074 (fax)
ian.taylor@downstate.edu |
Roger Q. Cracco, M.D.
Vice Dean for Research, College of Medicine
Chair, Department of Neurology
UH A6-345
718-270-2051
718-270-3840 (fax)
roger.cracco@downstate.edu |
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| Research Foundation Operations Manager |
| It is the responsibility of the Operations Manager to insure that all Research Foundation functions assigned to the campus are performed in accordance with the policies, guidelines and procedures of the Foundation. |
Fred J. Hammond, Jr.
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
BSB 1-62
718-270-3176
718-270-4161 (fax)
fred.hammond@downstate.edu |
Operations Manager |
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| Office of Scientific Affairs |
| The responsibility of the Office of Scientific Affairs is to facilitate basic and clinical research, foster interdisciplinary research, oversee center-wide research core facilities and the Center's Division of Laboratory Animal Resources, and provide research development support. |
Eva B. Cramer, Ph.D.
Vice President for Biotechnology and Scientific Affairs
BSB 2-87
718-270-1011
718-270-3732 (fax)
eva.cramer@downstate.edu |
John M. Allen
Assistant Vice President for Scientific Affairs
BSB 2-71E
718-270-2680
718-270-3942 (fax)
john.allen@downstate.edu |
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| Office of Scientific Affairs - Division of Sponsored Programs |
| The Division of Sponsored Programsprovides assistance to Investigators through the identification and dissemination of research funding information, individualized grants advisement, and grant application review and endorsement. Grant application materials from a variety of research sponsors are available for distribution. |
Robin Nesby
Director / Sponsored Programs
BSB 2-71E
718-270-2680
718-270-3942 (fax)
robin.nesby@downstate.edu |
Proposal Review
Proposal Approval
Account Establishment
Clinical Trial Agreements
Material Transfer Agreements
Confidentiality Agreements |
Tamara Cooke
Sponsored Programs Associate
BSB 2-71E
718-270-1723
718-270-3942 (fax)
tamara.cooke@downstate.edu
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Sponsor Information
Proposal Review |
Esther S. Khadoo
Office Manager
BSB 2-71E
718-270-2680
718-270-3942 (fax)
esther.khadoo@downstate.edu |
Sponsor Information
Human Subject Review (IRB) |
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| Office of Scientific Affairs - Research Compliance |
| The research compliance staff, in collaboration with the Corporate Compliance and Internal Audit Office, will monitor compliance with applicable laws and regulations governing various aspects of Downstate's research activities including the use of human subjects, animal subjects, conflict of interest, clinical research billing, etc. |
Research Compliance Specialist
BSB BM-130H
718-270-7648
718-270-3942 (fax)
@downstate.edu |
Research compliance issues |
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| Office of Scientific Affairs - Institutional Review Board |
| Downstate Medical Center's Institutional Review Board staff provides assistance to Investigators in the preparation and processing protocols involving the use of human subjects in research. |
Jonathan Slyker, Ph.D.
IRB Administrator
BSB 2-71E
718-270-4372
718-270-3942 (fax)
jonathan.slyker@downstate.edu |
Human Subject Protocol Review (IRB) |
Diann Johnson
Associate IRB Administrator
BSB 2-71E
718-270-4341
718-270-3942 (fax)
diann.johnson@downstate.edu |
Human Subject Protocol Review (IRB) |
Tamara Telfort
Associate IRB Administrator
BSB 2-71E
718-270-4411
718-270-3942 (fax)
tamara.telfort@downstate.edu |
Human Subject Protocol Review (IRB) |
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| Office of Scientific Affairs - Downstate Biotechnology Park |
| The Downstate Biotechnology Park is an important part of the plan to create a vibrant, urban Technology and Health Services Development Zone adjacent to Downstate. |
David Norton
Assistant Director
BSB 2-87
718-270-4632
718-270-3732 (fax)
david.norton@downstate.edu |
Development of Biotech Incubator facility |
Sam Kiel
Program Manager
BSB 2-87
718-270-4358
718-270-3732 (fax)
sam.kiel@downstate.edu |
Development of Biotech Incubator facility |
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| Office of Scientific Affairs - Clinical Trial Support |
| The Clinical Trial Support function is intended to facilitate the development and execution of clinical trials by assisting the clinical faculty to identify new studies, prepare study budgets. |
Director
718-270-
718-270- (fax)
@downstate.edu |
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Motria Mishko
Research Pharmacist
UH ALL1-514A
718-270-4340
718-270-3732 (fax)
motria.mishko@downstate.edu |
Provide drug storage and preparation
Maintain study blinding records |
Sima Terebelo
Clinical Study Coordinator
BSB BM-130H
718-270-8216
718-270-3732 (fax)
sima.terebelo@downstate.edu |
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| Office of Research Administration |
| The Office of Research Administration provides assistance to the faculty to ensure that spending on sponsored programs is conducted in a manner consistent with approved budgets and the policies and procedures of the sponsoring agencies and the Research Foundation. |
Antony Selvadurai, MBA
Assistant Vice President
ADMFAC 110
718-270-1178
718-270-1407 (fax)
tony.selvadurai@downstate.edu |
Supervise Office of Research Administration |
Arlene A. Edwards-Bones
Administrative Staff Assistant
ADMFAC 110
718-270-1178
718-270-1407 (fax)
arlene.edwards-bones@downstate.edu |
Office Manager |
Keith Darby
Clerk I
ADMFAC 110
718-270-8202
718-270-1407 (fax)
keith.darby@downstate.edu
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File Clerk |
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| Office of Research Administration - Research Account Support Division |
| The Research Account Support Division is responsible for reviewing and approving all purchases of supplies and equipment through the Research Foundation procurement mechanism. |
Negussie Bogale
Assistant Director
ADMFAC 110
718-270-1178
718-270-1407 (fax)
negussie.bobale@downstate.edu |
Supervise Accounts Support Division |
Veronica Degroot
Grant Manager
ADMFAC 110
718-270-2719
718-270-1407 (fax)
veronica.degroot@downstate.edu |
Cash Receipts, Consultants, Equipment/Supplies, Interim/Final Reports, Payment Review, Petty Cash/Subject Fees, Subcontracts, Travel |
Elizabeth George
Accounts Payable Manager
ADMFAC 110
718-270-1369
718-270-1407 (fax)
elizabeth.george@downstate.edu |
Accounts Payable |
Jackie HoSang
Assistant Grant Manager
ADMFAC 110
718-270-1161
718-270-1407 (fax)
jackie.hosang@downstate.edu |
Cash Receipts, Consultants, Equipment/Supplies, Interim/Final Reports, Payment Review, Petty Cash/Subject Fees, Subcontracts, Travel |
Marcel Kennedy
Grant Manager
ADMFAC 110
718-270-1358
718-270-1407 (fax)
marcel.kennedy@downstate.edu |
Cash Receipts, Consultants, Equipment/Supplies, Interim/Final Reports, Payment Review, Petty Cash/Subject Fees, Subcontracts, Travel |
Olga Papirova
Grant Manager
ADMFAC 110
718-270-4153
718-270-1407 (fax)
olga.papirova@downstate.edu |
Cash Receipts, Consultants, Equipment/Supplies, Interim/Final Reports, Payment Review, Petty Cash/Subject Fees, Subcontracts, Travel |
Vijai Persaud
Clerk III
ADMFAC 110
718-270-6723
718-270-1407 (fax)
vijai.persaud@downstate.edu |
Accounts Payable |
Laisa Quezada
Purchasing Associate
ADMFAC 110
718-270-1118
718-270-1407 (fax)
brenda.schoenberger@downstate.edu |
Purchasing |
Betty Sims
Clerk III
ADMFAC 110
718-270-1130
718-270-1407 (fax)
betty.sims@downstate.edu |
Accounts Payable |
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| Office of Research Administration - Personnel/Payroll Division |
| The Personnel/Payroll Division of the Office of Research Administration provides institution-wide technical assistance on personnel and payroll matters to all Investigators, administrative staff and Research Foundation employees. |
Annette Gibbs
Assistant Director / Payroll
ADMFAC 110
718-270-1178
718-270-1407 (fax)
annette.gibbs@downstate.edu |
Supervise Payroll Division |
Gary Leipzig
Assistant Director / Personnel
ADMFAC 110
718-270-1182
718-270-1407 (fax)
gary.leipzig@downstate.edu |
Supervise Personnel Division
Labor Relations
Oracle System Security |
Taiwo Alamu
Administrative Staff Assistant II
ADMFAC 110
718-270-7356
718-270-1407 (fax)
taiwo.alamu@downstate.edu |
Classification & Compensation, Affirmative Action, PARS (effort reporting), New Appointments, Time & Attendance - Exempt |
Cynthia Lewis (Payroll)
Administrative Assistant
ADMFAC 110
718-270-4728
718-270-1407 (fax)
cynthia.lewis@downstate.edu |
Forms Processing, Payroll Distribution, Employment Verification, Tax Information |
Kwame Luke (Personnel/Payroll)
Administrative Staff Assistant I
ADMFAC 110
718-270-7356
718-270-1407 (fax)
kwame.luke@downstate.edu |
Classification and Compensation, Review/Process Change Forms, Fringe Benefits, Time & Attendance - Hourly, Disability |
Rocco Napoleone (Personnel)
Benefits Manager
ADMFAC 110
718-270-1108
718-270-1407 (fax)
rocco.napoleone@downstate.edu |
Benefits Counseling, Employment Offers, Extra Service, Immigration, Orientation, Pre-Employment Processing |
Manelle Pyronneau
Administrative Staff Assistant II
ADMFAC 110
718-270-8201
718-270-1407 (fax)
manelle.pyronneau@downstate.edu |
IFR Appointments, Cost Sharing, Time & Attendance -Non-Exempt |
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