At ACTRI, we are a diverse group of individuals, each with unique qualities and strengths that come together to form a dynamic team united in our mission to advance research and improve healthcare outcomes for society.

Individuals

	Maryam Gholami, PhD Evaluation and Program Manager
	Rebekah Yohe-Lawrence Quality Assurance/Quality Control Project Manager
	Kera Swanson Implementation Specialist & Project Manager
	Amy Westermann Projects and Grants Manager
	Parag Patwardhan Grant Writer

Services Offered

• Human Resources 

  • The ROU Human Resources team provides support throughout the hiring process (e.g., job description writing, coordinating interview panelists, supporting additional recruitment efforts, general support throughout entire hiring process, and access to a hiring board and supervisor library to support the supervisor through the hiring process) and provides onboarding and offboarding support. 

• Facilities Management

  • The ROU Facilities Management team assists ACTRI staff activating their Health Sciences ID badges so they can enter the ACTRI building and ACTRI Administrative Suite outside normal working days/hours. Along with facility access the ROU team can also help with facilitating key and document management, Office workspace management, and surplus requests.

• CTSA Grant Administration

  • The ROU Grant Management unit supports ACTRI in administering and overseeing grants from federal agencies, foundations, or other entities. We provide support with proposal development, reporting, compliance, evaluation, tracking, and strategic planning.

• Communications

  • Our ROU Communications team plays a pivotal role in bridging the gap between our cutting-edge research and the wider community. The Communications Specialist uses marketing concepts and multiple applications and platforms to perform responsibilities such as planning, developing and implementing basic marketing plans, drafting promotional or marketing materials, working on in-person or online events, conducting basic market research, including but not limited to executing social media strategies and posts, preparation and creation of digital media, website content, as well as content creation for blogs, newsletters, email blasts and press releases, solicitation of advertising, graphic design support, etc.
    
    

Services Offered

The ROU Grant Management unit provides full grant writing support including:

• Proposal creation

• Develop and create work plans

• Budget development.

Our team collaborates closely with researchers to create proposals. We ensure that each proposal meets specific requirements and aligns with institutional goals, enhancing the likelihood of securing funding.

GRANT WRITING SERVICE REQUEST FORM

At ACTRI, project managers play a crucial role in overseeing and supporting various ACTRI research projects and services.

Clinical trial project managers provide leadership to clinical research coordinators, regulatory staff, and other coordinators, ensuring the smooth operation of specific research studies. They also review research protocols and manage all stages of clinical trials. These managers find solutions to complex issues and oversee clinical research activities at various UCSD locations.

Clinical Trial Support Services Information

Non-clinical project managers within ACTRI contribute to key projects. They may lead other project managers and are responsible for providing essential business and process analyses, including timelines, financial resources, and process maps. Effective communication with service directors and stakeholders, along with regular reporting on project status, is part of their role. These project managers actively identify opportunities for improving customer service and enhancing ACTRI's overall impact.

Unit program managers are in charge of managing specific units within the ACTRI. The unit program managers are co-led by ROU and the unit faculty leaders. Unit program managers are responsible for overseeing multiple projects that occur within their designated unit. They manage the main unit program, giving detailed attention to program strategy, project delegation, and program implementation. Additionally, they provide oversight to project managers who are working on various projects within a unit.