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
[email protected]
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
[email protected]Adam Stuhltrager
Administrative Coordinator
[email protected]Sumaiya Nezam, BDS MDS
Graduate Administrative Assistant
[email protected]Bridget Martin, MD
Graduate Administrative Assistant
[email protected]Nairuti Dave, BDS
Graduate Administrative Assistant
[email protected]Sara Park
Graduate Administrative Assistant
[email protected]- Pre & Post Award Administration (Pod 2) Staff
Theresa Chapman, CRA
Manager/Supervisor
Research Pod 2
Pre-Award Grants Specialist
[email protected]Rita Dikdan Yazigi, CRA
Manager/Supervisor
Research Pod 2
Post-Award Grants Specialist
[email protected]Michael Burdan
Manager/Supervisor
Research Pod 2
Operations and Research Metrics
[email protected]Pod 2 Directory
- Academic Program Support
Lorien Abrams, ScD MA
Professor of Prevention and Community Health
Associate Dean for PhD & MS Programs
[email protected]Nino Paichadze, MD MPH
Associate Director, GWSPH Summer Institute
Associate Director, Center on Commercial Determinants of Health
Assistant Research Professor, Department of Global Health
[email protected]Tien-Chin Wu, MPH
Program Manager, Office of PhD/MS Programs
[email protected]- Research Committee Chairs
Kathleen Roche, MSW PhD
Professor of Prevention and Community Health
Chair, GWSPH Research Committee
[email protected]Matthew Barberio, PhD
Assistant Professor of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
Chair, Lab PI Committee
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For any questions or additional information, please email [email protected].