Research
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
Office Hours
Monday - Thursday | 8 AM - 4:30 PM
The ORP office in 200 Bray Hall will be staffed, though some individuals may be working remotely.
Friday | 8 AM - 4:30 PM
All staff will continue to work remotely on Fridays and the office will not be staffed.
ORP PI Proposal Initiation Packet
IRB Specific Questions
- ESF collaborates with Syracuse University’s Office of Research Integrity and Protections (ORIP) to ensure that Human Research being conducted complies with federal, state, and local regulations, along with the ethical standards outlined in a statement of ethical principles governed by Federalwide Assurance (FWA). ORIP also provides recommendations for required educational training for investigators and research staff via CITItraining.org.
- All Institutional Review Board (IRB) applicable forms should be submitted to the Office of Research Programs (ORP) for formal submission to ORIP. Please submit to research@esf.edu
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To access application forms and any additional information, please visit: Syracuse University Human Research.
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For any additional questions regarding Human Research, please contact Dr. Sharon Moran at smoran@esf.edu
Staff Directory
Vice President for Research
John C. Stella, Ph.D
VP for Research and Campus Operations Manager
200 Bray Hall
stella@esf.edu
315-470-6606
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
| Name | Role | Phone Number | |
| Kate Edwards | Interim Director of Sponsored Programs, Director of Research Finance, RF Deputy Operations Manager | kedwards@esf.edu | 315-470-4877 |
| Tiffany Fleming | Director of Research Development | tcflemin@esf.edu | 315-470-6610 |
| Fiona McKinney |
Sponsored Programs Associate II
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fmmckinn@esf.edu | 315-470-6606 |
| Tammy Baker |
Sponsored Programs Associate I |
tbaker10@esf.edu | 315-470-6606 |
| Sean C. Nicholson |
Sponsored Programs Associate I
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scnichol@esf.edu | 315-470-4730 |
| Steve Ewin |
Sponsored Programs Assistant II
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sdewin01@esf.edu | 315-470-6607 |
| Lauren Van Derzee |
Sponsored Programs Assistant II
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levander@esf.edu | 315-565-3026 |
| Tiffany Castor | Contracts and Compliance Coordinator | tlcastor@esf.edu | 315-470-6682 |
| Rebecca McClain | Assistant Director of Finance | rlmcclai@esf.edu | 315-470-6608 |
| Isaac Liptak | Administrative Staff Assistant I | iliptak@esf.edu | 315-565-3009 |
| Patricia Henson | Senior Clerical Specialist | phenson@esf.edu | 315-470-4739 |
| Cassie Lembo-Sheridan | Senior Administrative Assistant | cllembos@esf.edu | 315-470-6707 |
| Erica Ward | Sponsored Programs Assistant II | eward04@esf.edu | 315-470-4950 |
*** If your department is not listed under a specific staff member, please contact the Office of Research Programs to determine who has been assigned to manage your proposal and or award. Not all programs will fall into a specific category; for those awards, staff will be assigned on a case-by-case basis.
The Office of Research Programs actively utilizes Microsoft Teams chat and calling features. Please consider contacting staff who may be working remotely utilizing these features.