Sponsored Research Business Center

The administrative and support staff of the Department of Pharmacology and Physiology Sponsored Research Business Center will provide pre- and post-award sponsored research services for basic science research proposals.  Pre-award services include assistance in all aspects of proposal submissions, including, but not limited to the review of proposal guidelines, budget development (including subcontractors), and preparation of proposal forms, sign-off, and coordination of institutional review for paper or electronic submission.  Pre-award services also include liaison with ORPA, subcontractors, and sponsoring agencies to facilitate requests for updated information prior to the issuance of an award.  Post-award services include the review of award terms and conditions, account establishment with ORPA and in an encumbrance accounting system, review of personnel and procurement documents, monthly reconciliation of accounts, and preparation of account projections.  Post-award services include compliance with institutional and sponsoring agency policies, oversight and liaison with subcontractors, assistance with the submission of scientific technical progress reports, competitive renewals and/or resubmissions, preparation of financial reports, and institutional or agency audit issues.  The Sponsored Research Business Center staff works closely with sponsoring agencies, University central administrative departments and cost centers, and the Department of Anesthesiology faculty, laboratory personnel, and administrative and support staff members.

Debra Andreacchi-Roth, Research Program Manager

Rosalyn Smith, Research Accountant

Lori White, Pre-Award Administrator

Sandra Morgan, Pre-Award Administrator