Office of Research Excellence
Meet Our Research Dean
Adnan A. Hyder, MD MPH PhD
Professor and Senior Associate Dean for Research & Innovation
Head, GW Research Pod 2
Professor, Department of Global Health
Director, Center on Commercial Determinants of Health
The Office of Research Excellence takes pride in being at the forefront of providing world-class research support to achieve groundbreaking advancements in healthcare. As an institution, we are committed to improving millions of health outcomes and quality of life worldwide by providing our researchers with the necessary resources and expertise. Our dedicated teams support the research community and empower them to make significant progress by leveraging the latest technologies and innovative methodologies. Together, we are driving transformative discoveries that will substantially impact human health. Join us in our mission to revolutionize healthcare through our various collaborative channels and make a difference for the benefit of all.
Paul Ndebele, MS PhD
Assistant Director Office of Research Excellence
Professorial Lecturer, Department of Global Health
pndebele@gwu.edu
ORE Description:
The George Washington University's Milken Institute School of Public Health (GWSPH) Office of Research Excellence (ORE) is dedicated to supporting the research efforts of faculty, staff, and students within GWSPH. The ORE serves the GWSPH and its departments in different ways by offering strategic research expertise and support for various research-related functions while catalyzing research productivity. It is responsible for research coordination, compliance with applicable regulations and institutional policies, research integrity and training, research communication, contracting and enhancement, and providing service to advance research and discovery by faculty, students, staff, and individuals affiliated with GWSPH.
ORE Functions Include:
- Research Administration and Coordination
- Research Committees and Units Support
- Research Communications and Marketing Promotion
- Research Fiscal Administration
- Research Funding Support (Intramural & Extramural)
- Research Integrity, Compliance, and Ethics (RICE)
- Research Measurements and Metrics Systems
- Research System Support
- Research Training, Enhancement, and Development
Discover our commitment to advancing public health through impactful research in our 2023 Progress Report.
- ORE Research Staff
Imomotimi I., MSc MS
Senior Research Operations Specialist
imomotimi.imomotebegha@gwu.eduAdam Stuhltrager
Administrative Coordinator
adam.stuhltrager@gwu.eduBridget Martin, MD
Graduate Administrative Assistant
bmartin59@email.gwu.eduSara Park
Graduate Administrative Assistant
sara_park@email.gwu.edu- Pre & Post Award Administration (Pod 2) Staff
Theresa Chapman, CRA
Manager/Supervisor
Research Pod 2
Pre-Award Grants Specialist
chapman@gwu.eduRita Dikdan Yazigi, CRA
Manager/Supervisor
Research Pod 2
Post-Award Grants Specialist
ritadyazigi@gwu.eduMichael Burdan
Manager/Supervisor
Research Pod 2
Operations and Research Metrics
mburdan1@gwu.eduPod 2 Directory
- Academic Program Support
Lorien Abrams, ScD MA
Professor of Prevention and Community Health
Associate Dean for PhD & MS Programs
lorien@gwu.eduNino Paichadze, MD MPH
Associate Director, GWSPH Summer Institute
Associate Director, Center on Commercial Determinants of Health
Assistant Research Professor, Department of Global Health
npaichadze1@gwu.eduTien-Chin Wu, MPH
Program Manager, Office of PhD/MS Programs
jeff_tcwu@gwu.edu- Research Committee Chairs
Kathleen Roche, MSW PhD
Professor of Prevention and Community Health
Chair, GWSPH Research Committee
kroche@gwu.eduMatthew Barberio, PhD
Assistant Professor of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
Chair, Lab PI Committee
mbarberio@gwu.edu
For any questions or additional information, please email GWSPHResearch@gwu.edu.