Research and Innovation Administration

Dan Sui, Senior Vice President for Research and Innovation
Dan Sui leads the Office of Research and Innovation, which encompasses over 500 employees across research administration that includes seven institutes and supports strategic research investments and all university researchers. As chief research and innovation officer, Sui is responsible for supporting and growing Virginia Tech’s research portfolio.
Research Support and Communications

Lindsey Haugh
Senior Director,
Marketing and Communication

Radka Schenk Kretinska
Director,
Electronic Research Administration

Neil W. Sedlak
Senior Director,
Information Technology
Research Development and Administration

Linda Feuster Duffy
Assistant Vice President, Research and Innovation and Director, Sponsored Programs

Eleanor Nelsen
Senior Coordinator, Research Development

John Talerico
Assistant Vice President, Research Security and Chief Research Security Officer

Chris Smith
Postdoctoral Affairs Program Administrator
Scholarly Integrity and Research Compliance

Lisa M. Lee
Senior Associate Vice President, Research and Innovation and Director, Scholarly Integrity and Research Compliance

Barbara DeCausey
Senior Director, Integrity and Human Research

Katie LaVallee
University Attending Veterinarian and Director, Animal Resources and Care

Stephanie Trout
Director, Animal Care and Use Program

Regina Allen
Director, Institutional Biosafety Committee
Innovation and Partnerships

Brad Fravel
Executive Director, LINK, Center for Industry Partnerships

Grant Brewer
Executive Director, LICENSE, Center for Technology Commercialization

Mark Mondry
Director, LAUNCH, Center for New Ventures

Gwen Harrington
Director, Strategic Engagement and Partnerships