Office of Research Resources

A key research resource is the School of Nursing ’s Office of Research Resources. This office provides resources to assist faculty and doctoral students who are preparing applications for external research funding, including assistance with grant preparation, statistical assistance, research design, analysis, budget planning, and peer review of draft proposals. It also monitors School-wide patterns in grant submissions and receipt of funding.

Office of Research Resources Staff

Associate Dean for Research

Elaine Larson, RN, PhD, FAAN, CIC
617 West 168th Street, Room 330
(212)-305-0723
Dr. Larson provides input regarding study conceptualization and design, assists faculty in identifying researchable and potentially fundable topics, critically reviews and provides input regarding study prospectus and proposal drafts, and assists with identifying resource needs for inclusion in the school’s budget. Dr. Larson is Director of the Center for Interdisciplinary Research on Antimicrobial Resistance.

Director of Research Resources

Kristine M. Kulage, MA
617 West 168th Street, Room 120
(212) 305-5495
Ms. Kulage oversees the daily operations of the Office, providing assistance to faculty and doctoral students in applying for research funding, including budget preparation, grant submission, communicating with the Office of Grants and Contracts, award set-up, and recruiting and supervising research staff. Ms. Kulage also serves as web designer for the Center for Interdisciplinary Research on Antimicrobial Resistance and as the Biomed Corner Contributing Editor of the National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA) Magazine.

Director of Finance

Ruth Torres, EMPA
617 West 168th Street, Room 119
212-305-3052
Ms. Torres manages day to day operations within the Office of Finance including problem solving and implementation of standards and procedures to improve workflow and simplify reporting. Ms. Torres works closely with faculty and staff to ensure that their daily business activities are in compliance with contractual, university, and federal guidelines. She manages all aspects of post-award administration. Additionally, Ms. Torres serves as primary effort reporting coordinator.

Biostatistician

Haomiao Jia, PhD
617 West 168th Street, Room 354
212-305-6929
Dr. Jia provides statistical assistance to faculty and doctoral students to assist with research projects and grant applications. Dr. Jia can be contacted directly via e-mail for an appointment to engage him in consultation or collaboration for research. Doctoral students must secure permission of their advisor prior to meeting with Dr. Jia.

ORR Administrative Coordinator

Laureen Pagan
617 West 168th Street, 1st Floor Finance Suite
(212) 305-5015
Working closely with the Director of the ORR, Ms. Pagan provides assistance to faculty and doctoral students for a variety of pre-award research grant activities and annual renewals of non-research applications and scholarships. In addition, she works with faculty on budget preparation, grant submission compliance, communicating with Sponsored Projects Administration, and award set-up.

CUSON Finance Coordinator

Heidy Hernandez
617 West 168th Street, Room 117
(212) 305-9792
Working closely with the Director of Finance, Ms. Hernandez performs reconciliations and reports for grants for review and distribution and processes and tracks post-award documentation going to Sponsored Projects Administration including no-cost extensions, rebudgeting request, subcontracts, and consultants. In addition, she works with finance staff on the resolution of Accounts Payable issues and in the preparation of final reports of expenditures for review.

General Inquiries

617 West 168th St.
Room 120
New York, NY 10032
Phone: (212) 305-5495
Fax: (212) 305-6937