OCTRI People and Programs
OCTRI is comprised of more than 10 teams that provide a wide variety of programs and services designed to support and advance clinical and translational research.
Executive Leadership Team
![Professional portrait of Dr. David Ellison, Director of the Oregon Clinical and Translational Research Institute.](/sites/default/files/2022-11/Ellison%2C%20David_website_200x250.jpg)
David H. Ellison, MD, FASN, FAHA
Director & PI
ellisond@ohsu.edu
![Professional portrait of Dr. Cindy Morris, Senior Associate Director of the Oregon Clinical and Translational Research Institute.](/sites/default/files/2022-11/Morris_Cynthia_website_200x250.jpg)
Cynthia Morris, PhD, MPH
Senior Associate Director & co-PI
Director, Workforce Development
morrisc@ohsu.edu
![Professional portrait of Chris Larsen, MS, Associate Director of Finance and Operations for the Oregon Clinical and Translational Research Institute.](/sites/default/files/2022-11/Larsen%2C%20Chris_website_200x250.jpg)
Chris Larsen, MS
Associate Director, Finance and Operations
larschri@ohsu.edu
![Professional portrait of Dr. Jackie Shannon, Associate Director for the Oregon Clinical and Translational Research Institute.](/sites/default/files/2022-11/Shannon%2C%20Jackie_website_200x250.jpg)
Jackie Shannon, PhD, MPH
Associate Director, OCTRI
Co-Director, Community Research Hub
shannoja@ohsu.edu
![Professional portrait of Dr. Mary Samuels, Assistant Director of the Oregon Clinical and Translational Research Institute.](/sites/default/files/2022-11/Samuels%20Mary_website_200x250.jpg)
Mary Samuels, MD
Assistant Director, OCTRI
Director, Clinical and Translational Research Center
samuelsm@ohsu.edu
![Professional portrait of Dr. Trish Pruis, Assistant Director of Strategy and Communications for the Oregon Clinical and Translational Research Institute.](/sites/default/files/2022-11/Pruis%2C%20Trish_website_200x250.jpg)
Trish Pruis, PhD
Assistant Director, Strategy and Communications
pruist@ohsu.edu
Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Research Design (BERD)
The BERD team provides biostatistics support to basic, clinical, and population science investigators with the goal of improving scientific quality and rigor of translational research. Visit the OCTRI BERD web page.
![Professional photo of Jodi Lapidus](/sites/default/files/2023-08/Lapidus%2C%20Jodi_2023_200x250_0.jpg)
Jodi Lapidus, PhD
Director, BERD
lapidusj@ohsu.edu
![Professional photo of Barbara Brumbach](/sites/default/files/2023-08/Brumbach%2C%20Barbara_2023_200x250_0.jpg)
Barbara Brumbach, PhD
Co-Director, BERD
brumbacb@ohsu.edu
Clinical and Translational Research Center (CTRC)
The CTRC is OCTRI’s laboratory for human research and provides participant-based services for investigators, including nursing, bionutrition, study coordination and inpatient and outpatient facilities. Visit the OCTRI CTRC web page.
![Professional portrait of Brian Booty, CCRP, Clinical Research Manager for the Clinical and Translational Research Center at the Oregon Clinical and Translational Research Institute.](/sites/default/files/2022-11/Booty%2C%20Brian_2021_website_200x250.jpg)
Brian Booty, CCRP
Clinical Research Manager
booty@ohsu.edu
![Headshot of a woman](/sites/default/files/2024-03/Jordan%2C%20Julia_200x250.jpg)
Julia Jordan, MS, RD, LD
Bionutrition Unit Manager
jordanju@ohsu.edu
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Kelli Frost, BS
Administrative Manager
frost@ohsu.edu
![Professional photo of Clive Woffendin](/sites/default/files/2023-08/Woffendin%2C%20Clive_website_200x250_0.jpg)
Clive Woffendin, PhD
CTRC Lab Manager
woffendi@ohsu.edu
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Rupali Avasare, MD
CTRC Assistant Director
avasare@ohsu.edu
Clinical Research Optimization: Navigator and Recruitment
The OCTRI Navigator is your one-stop shop for questions about clinical and translational research at OHSU. OCTRI Recruitment connects with research teams to ensure they have the tools and support they need for successful recruitment and retention throughout their studies. For more information, visit the Navigator or Recruitment webpages.
![Professional photo of Kitt Swartz](/sites/default/files/2023-08/Swartz%2C%20Kitt_2023_200x250_0.jpg)
Kitt Swartz, MPH
Assistant Director, Clinical Research Optimization
swartzk@ohsu.edu
503-346-3540
![Professional photo of Kim Cook](/sites/default/files/2023-08/Cook%2C%20Kim_2021_200x250.jpg)
Kim Cook, MS
Assistant Research Navigator
cookki@ohsu.edu
![Professional photo of Heidi Fundernurgh](/sites/default/files/2023-08/Fundernurgh%2C%20Heidi_2023_200x250_1.jpg)
Heidi Funderburgh
Assistant Research Navigator
funderbh@ohsu.edu
Community Research Hub
The OCTRI Community Research Hub connects and supports researchers, community members, and organizations in order to facilitate, grow, and strengthen community-engaged research. Visit the OCTRI Community Research Hub website.
![Professional portrait of Dr. Melinda David, OCTRI Community Research Hub Co-Director.](/sites/default/files/2023-03/Davis%2C%20Melinda_2023_website_200x250_0.png)
Melinda Davis, PhD, MCR
Director, OCTRI Community and Collaboration
davismel@ohsu.edu
![Professional portrait of Laura Campbell, Manger of the OCTRI Community Research Hub.](/sites/default/files/2023-03/Campbell%2C%20Laura_2020_website_250x200.png)
Laura Campbell, MBA, MPH
Community Research Program Manager
camplaur@ohsu.edu
Evaluation Core
The OCTRI Evaluation Core works with OCTRI program leaders to strategize and implement evaluation of OCTRI programs for the purpose of continual improvement. Visit the OCTRI Evaluation Core web page.
![Professional portrait of Matt Honore, OCTRI Evaluation Director.](/sites/default/files/2023-04/Honore%2C%20Matt_2023_website_200x250.png)
Matt Honoré, MPA
Evaluation Director
honore@ohsu.edu
![Professional photo of Alexandra Dest](/sites/default/files/2023-08/Dest%2C%20Alex_2021%2008%2025_website_200x250_0.jpg)
Alexandra Dest, MPH
Qualitative & Mixed Methods Program Manager
dest@ohsu.edu
Health Experiences Research Network (HERN)
The HERN team uses evidence-based methodology to improve understanding of patient experiences, illuminate patient preferences, and contribute to the design and conduct of patient-centered research. Visit the OCTRI HERN web page.
![Professional Portrait of Dr. Erika Cottrell, Director of the OCTRI chapter of the Health Experiences Research Network.](/sites/default/files/2023-03/Cottrell%2C%20Erika_website_200x250.jpg)
Erika Cottrell, PhD, MPP
Director, Health Experiences Research Network
cottrele@ohsu.edu
![Professional portrait of Dr. Vivian Christenson, Co-Investigator for the OCTRI chapter of the Health Experiences Research Network.](/sites/default/files/2023-03/Christenson%2C%20Vivian_21_website_200x250.jpg)
Vivian Christensen, PhD
Co-Investigator
christev@ohsu.edu
![Professional portrait of Lauren Tarlow, Research Associate for the OCTRI Chapter of the Health Experiences Research Network.](/sites/default/files/2023-03/Tarlow%2C%20Lauren_website_200x250.jpg)
Lauren Tarlow, MS
Research Associate
saxtonl@ohsu.edu
Informatics
OCTRI Informatics accelerates translational research by providing tools to leverage clinical data, developing state-of-the-art clinical research data collection and management software, and resolving research bottlenecks. Visit the OCTRI Informatics web page.
Innovation Programs and Pilot Awards (IPA)
The IPA team provides direct support for novel translational research and innovation through pilot project funding, career development awards, project support, and entrepreneur education. Visit the OCTRI Pilot Awards or the OCTRI Innovation and Entrepreneurship webpages.
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Aditi Martin, PhD
Director, Innovation Programs and Pilot Awards
Senior Director, OHSU Collaborations and Entrepreneurship
martiad@ohsu.edu
![Professional portrait of Jonathan Jubera, OCTRI Bomedical Innovation Program Senior Project Manager.](/sites/default/files/2023-03/Jubera%2C%20Jonathan_2021_website_200x250.jpg)
Jonathan Jubera, MBA
Senior Project Manager, Biomedical Innovation Program
jubera@ohsu.edu
![Headshot of a woman](/sites/default/files/2023-11/Mudd%2CMelissa_2023_200x250.jpg)
Melissa Mudd, MPH
Alliance Manager, Entrepreneur Education
muddm@ohsu.edu
Integrating Special Populations (ISP)
The ISP team drives access and inclusion for special populations in research by leveraging existing institutional strengths, engaging partners, building collaborations, and employing innovative tools and trainings. For more information, visit the Recruitment web page or read more about NIH policy on inclusion across the lifespan .
Regulatory Knowledge and Support (RKS)
The RKS team provides expertise and support to help researchers successfully and efficiently comply with local and federal regulations required for the initiation and conduct of clinical and translational research. For more information, visit the OCTRI Clinical Research Development and Consultation and the OCTRI Research Forum web pages.
![Professional photo of Bridget Adam](/sites/default/files/2023-08/Adams%2C%20Bridget_200x250.jpg)
Bridget Adams, MSHS, CCRA
Regulatory Knowledge and Support Manager
adamsb@ohsu.edu
503-494-5077
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Ashley Price
Senior Research Assistant
price@ohsu.edu
Translational Workforce Development
OCTRI offers a wealth of educational and training opportunities for faculty, fellows, students, study coordinators, mentors, and mentees. Learn more at OCTRI's Training & Education web page.
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Katie Mosack, PhD
Associate Director, Workforce Development
mosack@ohsu.edu
![Professional photo of Terri Hough](/sites/default/files/2023-08/Hough%2CTerri_200x250_0.jpg)
C. Terri Hough, MD, MSc
KL2 Program Director
houghc@ohsu.edu
![Headshot of a woman](/sites/default/files/2023-11/Mudd%2CMelissa_2023_200x250.jpg)
Melissa Mudd, MPH
Alliance Manager & KL2 Coordinator
muddm@ohsu.edu
503-494-1498
![Professional photo of Allison Fryer](/sites/default/files/2023-08/Fryer%2C%20Allison_200x250_0.jpg)
Allison Fryer, PhD
TL1 Program Director
fryera@ohsu.edu
![Headshot of a woman](/sites/default/files/2024-04/McGregor%2C%20Jessina%20200x250.jpg)
Jessina McGregor
TL1 Program Director
mcgregoj@ohsu.edu
![Headshot of a woman](/sites/default/files/2024-04/Wilson%2C%20Anna_200x250_0.jpg)
Anna Wilson
TL1 Program Director
longann@ohsu.edu
Finance and Operations
The Finance and Operations Team strives to ensure that your OCTRI experience is smooth and successful, particularly in the areas of finance, human resources, facilities, technology resources and general operations.
Operations
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Margaret Wade
Operations Manager
wadem@ohsu.edu
![Professional photo of Denise Duncan](/sites/default/files/2023-08/Duncan%2C%20Denise_200x250.jpg)
Denise Duncan, MEd
Strategic Planning Project Manager
duncande@ohsu.edu
![Profile image of Christopher Sagar](/sites/default/files/2023-06/Sagar%2C%20Chris%20200px.png)
Chris Sagar
Administrative Coordinator
sagar@ohsu.edu
![Professional photo of Danny Wilmer](/sites/default/files/2023-08/Wilmer%2C%20Danny_website_200x250_0.png)
Danny Wilmer
Program Technician
wilmer@ohsu.edu
![Headshot of a woman](/sites/default/files/2024-03/AmyCiolek_headshot%20_200wX250h_3.22.24.jpg)
Amy Ciolek
Executive Assistant to David Ellison, M.D.
ciolek@ohsu.edu
Finance
![Professional photo of James Trotter](/sites/default/files/2023-08/Trotter%2C%20James_200x250.jpg)
James Trotter
Financial Analyst 2
trotterj@ohsu.edu
![Professional photo of Jenny Trotter](/sites/default/files/2023-08/Trotter%2C%20Jenny_200x250.jpg)
Jenny Trotter
Financial Analyst 2
trotteje@ohsu.edu
![Professional photo of Star Leigh Wall](/sites/default/files/2023-08/Wall%2C%20Star%20Leigh_200x250_0.jpg)
Star Leigh Wall
Financial Analyst 1
walls@ohsu.edu