SUNY ESF
Office of Research Programs

Led by the VP of Research, the Office of Research Programs (ORP) seeks to stimulate, facilitate and highlight research at ESF, and strives to make research opportunities at the College as broad and achievable as possible. We are the central resource for the initiation, funding and management of all ESF research activity.

Research Resources

For needs and functions in the Office of Research Programs, please contact the following Staff:

• Proposals: Kate Edwards, kedwards@esf.edu

• Current awards and contract establishment: Lisa Schwabenbauer, lschwab@esf.edu

• Contract routing and status: Emily O'Brien, eobrie08@esf.edu

• Project closeouts: Rebecca McClain, rlmcclai@esf.edu

• General ORP assistance and questions: Erica Ward, eward04@esf.edu

• Urgent and important concerns: John Stella, stella@esf.edu

IRB Specific Questions

• ESF researchers working with human subjects apply and receive approval through Syracuse University's Institutional Review Board (IRB), which provides oversight, administrative support, and educational training for investigators and research staff to help ensure that ESF's research complies with Federal and State regulations, and the highest ethical standards.
• For more information, Syracuse University Human Research
• For remaining questions, email Dr. Theresa Selfa at tselfa@esf.edu 

 

Staff Directory

Vice President for Research

As Vice President for Research, Dr. John C. Stella provides leadership, coordination and support for College-wide research programs through the initiation, development and implementation of research management, administrative and financial/budgetary strategies. Research-oriented Center, Institutes, Councils and Consortia report to the Vice President, who works closely with the Provost in support of these entities. The Vice President works synergistically with the ESF administration and with counterparts at Upstate Medical University, Syracuse University, the business community and other college partners to develop research opportunities and new initiatives.

Staff and Responsibilities