About Massey Cancer Center's research administration
Massey’s administrative team comprises experts across research administration, financial management, human resources, information technology, communications and public relations, and facilities, and facilities management. Explore Massey's comprehensive research administration services below.
Administrative services
Massey’s Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG) administrative team supports all CCSG-related activities including management of pre- and post-awards, shared resources, research membership, research programs, community outreach and engagement and cancer research training and education initiatives.
Contact information
- Alexander Haynes
CCSG data analyst
(305) 915-4200
haynesa4@vcu.edu - Lisa Mallory
Senior program coordinator
(804) 316-3030
malloryld@vcu.edu
The general administration and project management team provides administrative and project management support for Massey Cancer Center's senior leaders and research members.
For scheduling, administrative support, and any other questions directly related to the Center Director, please contact the administrative team at mccdirector@vcu.edu.
Contact information
- Michelle Lin, M.B.A.
Chief administrative officer
Associate director for research administration
(804) 826-2685
mklin@vcu.edu - Dymon Bailey
Senior administrative assistant - Molly Dickinson
Scientific Writer - Haley Groesbeck
Administrative assistant
(804) 826-7416
groesbeckh@vcu.edu - CJ James
Senior administrative assistant
(804) 828-3998
jamesca@vcu.edu - Khadijah Johnson
Senior administrative assistant
(804) 826-6636
johnsonk37@vcu.edu - Sharon Jones-Lomotey
Executive administrative assistant to the director
(804) 826-8153
joneslomots@vcu.edu - Amy King
Executive assistant - Priscilla Ochsendorf
Project manager
(804) 826-6613
ochsendorfp@vcu.edu - Tremayne Robertson, M.Ed., M.S., C.A.S.
Director for diversity, equity and inclusion
(804) 828-3114
tdrobertson@vcu.edu - Tiffany Saavedra
Director of administrative services
(804) 826-0174 - Alfreida Taylor
Customer service representative
(804) 826-7415
amtaylor3@vcu.edu - Quiona Thompson
Senior administrative assistant
(804) 827-0426
thompsonq@vcu.edu
The Office of Research Development supports members in the development of cancer-focused manuscripts and grant proposals from conceptualization to the final submission. Team science and intra-programmatic, multi-PI projects are highly encouraged. The level of assistance provided during the development process varies based on the complexity of the project and the experience of the investigator(s), and the need for a team approach to develop the proposal.
Support is dependent upon staff availability and priority status. Priority is given to team science grant proposals and proposals in direct alignment with MCC’s strategic plan and research program aims.
Please submit your proposal support request according to the following time frames:
- Research Grant Proposals (e.g., R01, R21, F31, Supplement, Foundation)
- At least four weeks prior to the submission deadline without subcontracts
- At least six weeks if the submission requires subcontract(s)
- Multi-Component/Multi-Institutional Grant Proposals (e.g., U54, U01, P01, P20)
- At least sixteen weeks prior to the deadline for team science and/or multi-component/institution submissions
- Training Grants (e.g., K12, T32)
- At least sixteen weeks prior to the deadline
- At least twelve weeks prior to the deadline without Data Table support
- Manuscripts
- At least four weeks prior to targeted submission date
Request support from the Office of research development
Contact information
- Anita Harrison, M.P.A.
Executive director of research strategy
(804) 828-4590
harrisona7@vcu.edu - Glenny Escotto
Grants administrator
(804) 828-5089
escottog@vcu.edu - Anita Polk
Pre-awards grants specialist
(804) 826-0113
polka2@vcu.edu - Heidi Sankala, Ph.D.
Scientific writing manager
(804) 826-3028
hsankala@vcu.edu - Chelsea Skelley, Ph.D.
Scientific writer
skelleyc@vcu.edu
VCU Massey Cancer Center’s human resources team supports all Massey employees in their professional and personal life through the administration of benefits, compensation, talent acquisition, workforce development and performance management.
Interested in a career at Massey? Explore employment opportunities
Contact information
- Amanda Martens
Director of human resources
(804) 826-2492
martensar@vcu.edu - Andrea "Annie" Wade
Manager of talent acquisition
(804) 826-1644
afwade@vcu.edu - India Sisk
Human resources coordinator
(804) 826-7294
jonesir@vcu.edu - Brandon Ferrante
Talent acquisition consultant
ferranteb@vcu.edu - Brandon Seigel
Human resources assistant
(804) 828-0296
seigelb@vcu.edu
The information technology (IT) team provides a wide range of IT assistance for those residing within the Goodwin Research Laboratory and Massey building, including Windows and Macintosh desktop support services and troubleshooting, network configuration, equipment installations and upgrades, equipment-lifecycle management recommendations and purchasing consultation.
Submit a request for IT support
If you are having trouble submitting a ticket, or if it is a time-sensitive emergency, then please email us at MasseyITHelp@vcu.edu.
Contact information
- Bill McCormick
Director of information technology
(804) 826-3838
mccormickww@vcu.edu - Peter Calvert
Audio/visual, network printer, desktop support specialist
(804) 826-8432
pcalvert@vcu.edu - Everett Wade
Senior IT analyst
(804) 826-7219
jwade7@vcu.edu
The space management and facilities team provides and maintains the physical space and equipment supporting Massey research members and administrative staff. Our services range from ordering and stocking office and hardware supplies, furniture and medical gasses to maintaining fleet and facilities, providing building access and receiving and distributing mail and shipped goods.
Service requests should be directed to Masseyops@vcu.edu.
Contact information
- Amanda Richardson
Lab and operations supervisor
(804) 826-4885
acrichardson@vcu.edu - Donnell Brown
Operations specialist
dbrown55@vcu.edu
The PR and marketing communications team develops and executes integrated internal and external mass communications to grow and protect VCU Massey Cancer Center's brand, support the cancer center's research, education and clinical goals and maximize philanthropic support by communicating Massey’s impact. Explore all Massey-related news and media services at the Massey News Center.
For media requests and communications support, please contact us at massey@vcu.edu.
Contact information
- David Oglethorpe, Ed.D.
Director of public relations and marketing communications
(703) 969-5239
oglethorped@vcu.edu - Vanessa Copeland
Assistant director of public relations and marketing communications
copelandvd@vcu.edu - Blake Belden
Public relations specialist
(804) 826-4578
beldenba@vcu.edu - Michael Clapp
Webmaster
(804) 826-1911
mlclapp@vcu.edu - Grace Hummel
Project manager
hummelg@vcu.edu - Marianne Johnson
Event planner
(804) 826-8338
johnsonm41@vcu.edu - Amy Lacey
Senior public relations specialist
(804) 826-5094
heslina@vcu.edu - Phil Newsome
Videographer
newsomepa@vcu.edu
The financial management team provides financial assistance for Massey research members and administrative staff. Our services include the development, implementation and monitoring of financial plans that support Massey’s strategic initiatives and operational priorities, as well as management of the Center’s operational budget, accounting, financial reporting, payroll, billing, accounts receivable and accounts payable services and financial compliance functions.
Purchase requests should be directed to masseyorders@vcu.edu.
Contact information
- Matt McNeil
Director of budget and finance
(804) 826-2996
mkmcneil@vcu.edu - Jeanette Acree
Assistant director of financial management
(804) 826-0614
jsacree@vcu.edu - Patricia Cash
Senior financial analyst
(804) 826-2114
ppcash@vcu.edu - Adam Eddy
Budget and finance administrator
aeddy@vcu.edu - Shirley Marter
Senior financial analyst
(804) 826-2113
sfmarter@vcu.edu - Kelly McKay
Budget and finance administrator
kbmckay@vcu.edu
- Danielle Randolph
Accountant
(804) 826-3953
randolphd2@vcu.edu
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