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

David H. Ellison, MD, FASN, FAHA
Director & PI
ellisond@ohsu.edu

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

Chris Larsen, MS
Associate Director, Finance and Operations
larschri@ohsu.edu

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

Mary Samuels, MD
Assistant Director, OCTRI
Director, Clinical and Translational Research Center
samuelsm@ohsu.edu

Trish Pruis, PhD
Assistant Director, Strategy and Communications
pruist@ohsu.edu
Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Research Design (BERD)

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

Barbara Brumbach, PhD
Co-Director, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Research Design
brumbacb@ohsu.edu
Clinical and Translational Research Center (CTRC)

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

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

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

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

Laura Campbell, MBA, MPH
Community Research Program Manager
camplaur@ohsu.edu
Evaluation Core
Health Experiences Research Network (HERN)

Erika Cottrell, PhD, MPP
Director, Health Experiences Research Network
cottrele@ohsu.edu

Vivian Christensen, PhD
Co-Investigator
christev@ohsu.edu

Lauren Tarlow, MS
Research Associate
saxtonl@ohsu.edu
Informatics

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

Shannon McWeeney, PhD
Co-Director, OCTRI Informatics
mcweeney@ohsu.edu
Innovation Programs and Pilot Awards

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

Jonathan Jubera, MBA
Senior Project Manager, Biomedical Innovation Program
jubera@ohsu.edu

Melissa Mudd, MPH
Alliance Manager, Workforce Development & Innovation Programs and Awards
muddm@ohsu.edu
Visit the OCTRI Pilot Awards webpage or the OCTRI Innovation and Entrepreneurship web page.
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.

Elizabeth Eckstrom, MD, MPH
Director, Integrating Special Populations
eckstrom@ohsu.edu
For more information, visit the Recruitment web page or read more about NIH policy on inclusion across the lifespan .
OCTRI Navigator
The OCTRI Navigator team is your one-stop shop for questions about clinical and translational research at OHSU.

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

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

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.

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.

Bridget Adams, MSHS, CCRA
Regulatory Knowledge and Support Manager
adamsb@ohsu.edu
503-494-5077

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

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

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

Melissa Mudd, MPH
Research Associate
muddm@ohsu.edu
503-494-1498
OSLER TL1 Program

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

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

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

Margaret Wade
Operations Manager
wadem@ohsu.edu

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

James Trotter
Financial Analyst 2
trotterj@ohsu.edu

Jenny Trotter
Financial Analyst 2
trotteje@ohsu.edu

Star Leigh Wall
Financial Analyst 1
walls@ohsu.edu