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. Cindy Morris, Senior Associate Director of the Oregon Clinical and Translational Research Institute.

Cynthia Morris, PhD, MPH
Senior Associate Director & co-PI
morrisc@ohsu.edu

Professional portrait of Chris Larsen, MS, Associate Director of Finance and Operations for the Oregon Clinical and Translational Research Institute.

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.

Jackie Shannon, PhD, MPH
Associate Director, OCTRI
Co-Director, OCTRI Community Research Hub
shannoja@ohsu.edu

Professional portrait of Dr. Mary Samuels, Assistant Director of the Oregon Clinical and Translational Research Institute.

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.

Trish Pruis, PhD 
Assistant Director, Strategy and Communications
pruist@ohsu.edu


Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Research Design (BERD)

Professional portrait of Dr. Jodi Lapidus, Director of Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Research Design for the Oregon Clinical and Translational Research Institute.

Jodi Lapidus, PhD 
Director, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Research Design
lapidusj@ohsu.edu 

Professional portrait of Dr. Barbara Brumbach, Co-Director of OCTRI Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Research, and Design Program

Barbara Brumbach, PhD
Co-Director, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Research Design
brumbacb@ohsu.edu 


Clinical and Translational Research Center (CTRC)

Professional portrait of Brian Booty, CCRP, Clinical Research Manager for the Clinical and Translational Research Center at the Oregon Clinical and Translational Research Institute.

Brian Booty, CCRP 
Clinical Research Manager 
booty@ohsu.edu

Professional portrait of Sue Downs, RN, Nursing Services Manager for the Clinical and Translational Research Center at the Oregon Clinical and Translational Research Institute.

Sue Downs, RN, MSN, MBA 
Nursing Services Manager 
downss@ohsu.edu 

Professional portrait of Julia Jordan, MS, Bionutrition Unit Manager for the Clinical and Translational Research Center at the Oregon Clinical and Translational Research Institute.

Julia Jordan, MS, RD, LD 
Bionutrition Unit Manager 
jordanju@ohsu.edu 

Professional portrait of Dr. Clive Woffendin, Lab Manager for the Clinical and Translational Research Center at the Oregon Clinical and Translational Research Institute.

Clive Woffendin, PhD 
CTRC Lab Manager 
woffendi@ohsu.edu 


Community Research Hub

Professional portrait of Dr. Melinda David, OCTRI Community Research Hub Co-Director.

Melinda Davis, PhD
Co-Director, OCTRI Community Research Hub 
davismel@ohsu.edu

Professional portrait of Laura Campbell, Manger of the OCTRI Community Research Hub.

Laura Campbell, MBA, MPH
Community Research Program Manager
camplaur@ohsu.edu


Evaluation Core

Professional portrait of Matt Honore, OCTRI Evaluation Director.

Matt Honoré, MPA
Evaluation Director
honore@ohsu.edu


Health Experiences Research Network (HERN)

Professional Portrait of Dr. Erika Cottrell, Director of the OCTRI chapter of the Health Experiences Research Network.

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.

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.

Lauren Tarlow, MS
Research Associate
saxtonl@ohsu.edu


Informatics

Professional portrait of Dr. Mohammad (Adib) Adibuzzaman, Co-Director of OCTRI Informatics.

Mohammad (Adib) Adibuzzaman, PhD 
Co-Director, OCTRI Informatics 
adibuzza@ohsu.edu

Professional portrait of Dr. Shannon McWeeney, Co-Direcrtor of OCTRI Informatics.

Shannon McWeeney, PhD 
Co-Director, OCTRI Informatics 
mcweeney@ohsu.edu 


Innovation Programs and Pilot Awards

Professional portrait of Dr. Aditi Martin, Director of OCTRI Innovation Programs and Pilot Awards.

Aditi Martin, PhD 
Director, OCTRI Innovation Programs and Awards 
Senior Director, OHSU Collaborations and Entrepreneurship
martiad@ohsu.edu

Professional portrait of Melissa Mudd, OCTRI Alliance Manager for Workforce Development and Innovation Programs.

Melissa Mudd, MPH
Alliance Manager, Workforce Development & Innovation Programs and Awards
muddm@ohsu.edu


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.

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Elizabeth Eckstrom, MD, MPH 
Director, Integrating Special Populations 
eckstrom@ohsu.edu 

OCTRI Navigator

The OCTRI Navigator team is your one-stop shop for questions about clinical and translational research at OHSU.

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Kitt Swartz, MPH 
Navigator Manager 
swartzk@ohsu.edu 
503-346-3540

Head shot of Kim Cook, MS, OCTRI Assistant Research Navigator

Kim Cook, MS
Assistant Research Navigator
cookki@ohsu.edu

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Heidi Funderburgh
Assistant Research Navigator
funderbh@ohsu.edu

For more information on accessing OCTRI services, visit the Navigator web page.

Recruitment

The OCTRI Recruitment team connects with research teams to ensure they have the tools and support they need for successful recruitment and retention throughout their studies. 

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Meredith Zauflik, MPA
Recruitment Manager 
zauflik@ohsu.edu 

For more information on OCTRI recruitment support services, visit the Recruitment web page.

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.

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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

For more information, visit the OCTRI Clinical Research Development and Consultation and the OCTRI Research Forum web pages. 

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.

Director

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Cynthia Morris, PhD, MPH, FAHA
Program Director, Translational Workforce Development
Co-Director, KL2 Program 
Co-Director, TL1 Program 
morrisc@ohsu.edu

KL2 Program

Head shot of Terri Hough, MD, Director of OCTRI KL2 Program.

C. Terri Hough, MD, MSc
KL2 Program Director
houghc@ohsu.edu

Head shot for Melissa Mudd, MPH, Research Associate for OCTRI.

Melissa Mudd, MPH
Research Associate
muddm@ohsu.edu
503-494-1498

OSLER TL1 Program

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Allison Fryer, PhD 
TL1 Program Director 
fryera@ohsu.edu

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Karen McCracken, BA, BSN
Education Program Coordinator 
mccracke@ohsu.edu
503-494-3095

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.      

Director

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Christine R. Larsen, MS 
Director, Finance and Operations 
larschri@ohsu.edu 

Operations

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Margaret Wade
Operations Manager
wadem@ohsu.edu

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Denise Duncan, MEd
Project Manager
Executive Coordinator to David Ellison, M.D.
duncande@ohsu.edu

Finance

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James Trotter
Financial Analyst 2
trotterj@ohsu.edu

Head shot of Jenny Trotter.

Jenny Trotter
Financial Analyst 2
trotteje@ohsu.edu

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Star Leigh Wall
Financial Analyst 1
walls@ohsu.edu