Our People

Let's work together. The Office of Research is committed to supporting SOM investigators and creating a culture of possibility to accelerate research and foster collaborations. 

Our People

Leonardo Bonilha, M.D., Ph.D.

Senior Associate Dean for Research

Frank Spinale, Ph.D., M.D.

Director of Research

Jessica Burchett, M.S.

Grant Operations Manager

Sweta Chalise, MPH, CPH

Biostatistician

Michal Talley Smith, MS

Program Coordinator

Lisa Frierson Staggers

Administrative Coordinator