Office of the President
Marianne Gausche-Hill, MD, FACEP, FAAP, FAEMS; Interim President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
The President and CEO leads The Lundquist Institute (TLI) and is a member of the Lundquist Board of Directors.
Phone: (323) 457-1372 x7001
Email: m.gausche-hill@lundquist.org
Executive Assistant to Dr. Gausche-Hill
Carine Citadelle
Phone: (310) 222-3604 X3604
Email: carine.citadelle@lundquist.org
General Information
Scheduling
Assistant to the Board of Directors
Logistics for the TLI President’s Lecture Series
Human Resources
Mark Fisher, Vice President, Human Resources
Phone: (323) 457-1409 x 1409
Email: mark.fisher@lundquist.org
Compensation
Retirement - Plans and Administration
HR Policies
Employee Relations
Lisa Palacio Villarreal, HR Manager
Phone: (310) 222-3890 or x 3890
Email: lpalacio@lundquist.org
HR Policies, Employment Law, Compliance Management
Benefits - Plans and Administration
Employee Relations - Awards, Performance Management, Termination Guidance
Employee Safety & Security
Workers Comp Claims & Program management
HR Information System and HR / Employee Data
Janet Perez, HR Manager
Phone: (323) 457-1384 x1384
Email: janet.perez@lundquist.org
Recruiting/Talent Acquisition
Onboarding
Job Descriptions
Contingent Staffing
Fellows Program
Employee Termination Processing
Martiza Fret, Onboarding Immigration Liaison
Phone: (310) 222-2207 or ext. 2207
Email: Maritza.Fret@Lundquist.org
Immigration & Visa Management Process
New Hire Orientation
Non-Comp Program Management
Andrew Ung, HR Assistant
Phone: (323) 222-1946 x1412
Email: andrew.ung@lundquist.org
Employment Verifications
Onboarding/Offboarding
All Paycom Data Entry
Nancy Perez, HR Administrator
Phone: (310) 222-5475 x5475
Email: nperez@lundquist.org
Leave Management
County Access
Performance Management Tracking
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Brett Smith, HR Assistant Email: Brett.Smith@Lundquist.org Personal Record Maintenance |
Business Development & Tech Transfer (BDTT)
Rubayath Mohsen, Director -Business Development &Technology Transfer
Phone: (310) 222-3635 x 3635
Email: rubayath.mohsen@lundquist.org
Rubayath Mohsen oversees intellectual property commercialization to advance TLI's mission of translating science into commercialized products for patient need.
Intellectual Property (IP) - Disclosure / Issues / Disputes
IPRC (Intellectual Property Review Committee)
Licenses & Options
BD relations with Pharma/Biotech or Venture Capitalists (VCs)
Start-up formation
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)/ Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Grants
TLI – BioLabs LA relationship and research collaborations
Annual Innovation Showcase
LA Bioscience Ecosystem Relations
Devinder Moudgil, Business Development and Tech Transfer Officer
Phone : (310) 222-3625 x 3625
Email: devinder.moudgil@lundquist.org
Patent Prosecution
Intellectual Property (IP) - Disclosure
Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs)/Confidential Disclosure Agreements (CDAs)/Research Agreements/Sponsored Research Agreements (SRAs)
Intellectual Property (IP) Marketing
Tech Transfer Financials - legal and licenses
Compliance related to Government Funding – iEdison Reporting.
IPRC (Intellectual Property Review Committee)
Keith Hoffman, Senior Advisor, Business Development & Tech Transfer
Email: keith.hoffman@lundquist.org
BioLabs LA operations
BioCenter/ Tech Park
Chief Operating Officer/Interim Chief Financial Officer
Kerstin Lynam
Phone: (323) 457-1888 x1888
Email: Kerstin.Lynam@lundquist.org
Oversees the Office of Research Administration, the South Los Angeles Health Projects, and serves as the executive point of contact for The Lundquist Institutes within the Institute (IWIs), as well as the Basic and Clinical Translational Research Advisory Committees (BTRAC, CTRAC).
Temporarily supports the Digital Signage Screens for Event Announcement and Accomplishment Postings.
Office of Research Administration (ORA)
Rosemary Madnick, Vice President, Research Administration
Phone: (310) 974-9598 x9598
Email: rosemary.madnick@lundquist.org
The Vice President of Research Administration (VPRA) plays a key leadership role in the Institute’s research enterprise. The VPRA is responsible for overseeing and managing various aspects of research operations to ensure the success and compliance of research activities. The VPRA plays a role in advancing the Institute’s research mission and contributing to its overall success and reputation.
Liz Burrola, Director
Phone: (323) 457-1415 x7042
Email: lburrola@lundquist.org
Office of Regulatory Compliance: Encompasses a multifaceted approach to ensure the ethical, legal, and regulatory conduct of research activities. Each compliance area (IRB – Institutional Review Board, IACUC – Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, IBC Institutional Biosafety Committee, COI – Conflict of Interest, etc.) involves specific oversight, policies, and procedures to safeguard the well-being of subjects, the integrity of research outcomes, and the responsible use of resources.
For general assistance/questions, contact:
IRB: irb@lundquist.org
IACUC: complianceac@lundquist.org
IBC: compliancedna@lundquist.org
COI: coi-compliance@lundquist.org
coi-compliance@lundquist.org
David Applebaum, Director
Phone: (310) 803-5673 x5673
Email: dapplebaum@lundquist.org
Environmental Health & Safety: Involves the management of health, safety, and environmental risks associated with laboratory and research activities. Ensuring a safe and compliant research environment is critical for the well-being of researchers, staff, and the surrounding community.
Ming Gong, Manager
Phone: (310) 222-8178 x7795
Email: mgong@lundquist.org
Core and Common Use Equipment: Incorporates shared equipment that is made available to researchers across disciplines to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of research resources.
Catalina Guerra, DVM, Director
Phone: (310) 222-1281 x7540
Email: cguerra@lundquist.org
Biological Resources Center (BRC): Specialized resources designed for the housing, care, and breeding of live animals used in scientific research. These facilities provide controlled environments to ensure the well-being of research animals and support a wide range of biomedical, behavioral, and other scientific investigations.
Jessica Kim, Associate Director
Phone: (323) 457-1440 x7090
Email: Jessica.kim@lundquist.org
Clinical Trials and Industry Agreements: Plays a key role in facilitating and managing clinical trials and industry-sponsored research. This office serves as a bridge between the institute, clinical researchers, and industry partners.
Allison Weber, Director
Phone: (310) 974-9567 x9567
Email: aweber@lundquist.org
Office of Grants and Contracts Administration: Administrative unit responsible for the submission, management, and administration of sponsored projects. One of its primary roles is to facilitate the submission of proposals, negotiate agreements, and ensure compliance with various regulations.
Denise Moody, Director
Phone: (323) 457-1832 x1832
Email: denise.moody@lundquist.org
Research Operations, Systems, Policies: Responsible for the management of Resources for Investigator Services and Engagement (RISE), a shared services support for Investigators in the sponsored research administration process. In addition, oversees the outgoing subawards, closeout of sponsored projects and payroll confirmation certification process.
Roxanne Tanoviceanu, PharmD, Director
Phone: (323) 457-1422 x7081
Email: roxannet@lundquist.org
Investigational Drug Services (IDS) / Research Pharmacy: Plays a role in managing and dispensing investigational drugs used in clinical trials and research studies. These services ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, facilitate drug-related aspects of clinical research, and support the safety and well-being of participants.
South Los Angeles Health Projects
Marisela Montoya, Ed.D., IBCLC; Executive Director
Phone: (424) 529-5954
Email: mmontoya@slahp.org
Leadership for the South Los Angeles Health Projects for The Lundquist Institute Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program, and Healthy Families America (HFA).
Executive Assistant to Dr. Montoya
Jeffrey Hanson
Phone: (310) 781-3633 X58182
Email: jeffrey.hanson@lundquist.org
General Information
Administrative Support
Office Management
Project management
Nancy Avila, MPA; Deputy Chief, WIC Operations
Phone: (424) 529-5929
Email: navila@slahp.org
WIC Operations: Provides oversight and supervision of all activities assigned to the WIC Services Unit. Collaborates with other Department Chiefs and managers to ensure integration of program services.
Sharon Moore, MS, RDN, LEC; Deputy Chief, Breastfeeding Services
Phone: (424) 529-5920
Email: Sharon.moore@slahp.org
Breastfeeding Services: Works with the WIC Services Unit to develop, update, and implement breastfeeding/chestfeeding policies, procedures, and programs. Manages all the functions of the WIC Project Coordinators, Breastfeeding Peer Counselors (BFPC)/WIC Nutrition Assistant (WNA) program, the Breastfeeding Helpline services, and the integration of the Designated Breastfeeding Expert (DBE) services at the WIC sites.
Gidget Delahaza, MPA, RDN, CLE; Deputy Chief, Nutrition Education and Training Services
Phone: (424) 529-5938
Email: gdelahaza@slahp.org
Nutrition Education and Training Services: Coordinates the agency’s nutrition education and training program activities. Works with the WIC Services Unit to develop, update, and implement Special Nutrition Services policies, procedures, and programs. Manages all the functions of the Special Nutrition Services program, responsible for coaching and mentoring the Special Nutrition Services staff using Motivational Interviewing (MI) and other appropriate skills and techniques.
TBN, Senior Finance Manager
Phone: (424) 529-5931 x5931
Email:
Financial Management: Ensures all contract, budget, invoice, and fiscal deadlines are submitted by the due date for the WIC, HFA, and Little by Little (LBL) projects. This includes all contract/budget amendments, renewal budgets, contract applications, new budgets, monthly invoice submissions, and WIC fiscal year-end closeout deadlines.
Mike Afshar, Chief, Technology Services
Phone: (323) 457-1777
Email: mike.afshar@slahp.org
Information Systems: Provides oversight and supervision of all IT SLAHP activities.
Terry Silberman, DrPH; Chief, Planning and Evaluation
Phone: (424) 529-5975
Email: tsilberman@slahp.org
Planning, and Evaluation: Ensures that Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards for grants and contracts are met. Provides technical support to the SLAHP Healthy Families America project.
Maria Padilla, BS; SLAHP Chief, Outreach and Provider Relations
Phone: (424) 529-5963
Email: mpadilla@slahp.org
Outreach and Provider Relations: Responsible for overall coordination and administration of all Lundquist WIC outreach
Diane Gaspard, MA, RDN; SLAHP Chief, Community Health Services
Phone: (424) 529-5944
Email: dgaspard@slahp.org
Community Health Services: Provides overall management of the Healthy Families America program.
Interim Chief Financial Officer
Kesrtin Lynam
Oversees Finance and Accounting, Information Technology, Space and Other Support Services, and Facilities
Phone: (323) 457-1888 x1888
Email: kerstin.lynam@lundquist.org
Financial Management
Melissa Zak, Associate Vice President
Phone: (323) 457-1394 x1394
Email: melissa.zak@lundquist.org
General Accounting
Budget & Reporting
Treasury & Debt
Audit
Jason McGrath, Assistant Director
Phone: (310) 529-9722
Email: Jason.mcgrath@lundquist.org
General Accounting
Payroll
Audit
Sergio Marroquin, Assistant Director
Email: sergio.marroquin@lundquist.org
General Accounting
Accounts Payable
Audit
Denise Bell, Interim Director
Phone: (310) 222-1696 x7021
Email: skang@lundquist.org
Email: postaward@lundquist.org
Grants & Contracts Accounting
Sue Kang, Assistant Director
Phone: (310) 222-1696 x7021
Email: skang@lundquist.org
Email: postaward@lundquist.org
Grants & Contracts Accounting
Joyce Segawa, Senior Post Award Accounting Analyst
Phone: (424) 571-7636 x7636
Email: jsegawa@lundquist.org
Email: postaward@lundquist.org
Grants & Contracts Accounting
Hesham Mubarak, Senior Accountant
Phone: (310) 222-2399 x2399
Email: hesham.mubarak@lundquist.org
Accounts Payable
Alicia Correa, Payroll Specialist
Phone: (323)457-1392 x7036
Email: acorrea@lundquist.org
Payroll
Information Technology (IT)
Mike Afshar, Director, Information Systems
Phone: (323) 457-1777 x1777
Email: mike.afshar@lundquist.org
Help Desk - Tech Support
Jake Gonzalez, Tech Support LII
Christian Javier, Tech Support LII
Donny Pham, Tech Support LI
Clayton Reardon, Tech Support LI
Phone: (310)222-7983 x7983
Email: support@lundquist.org
Audio Visual Support
Phone: (323) 457-1650
Email: rooms@lundquist.org
Sagy Shnap, Systems Administrator II
Phone: (323) 457-1423 x1423
Email: support@lundquist.org
Cybersecurity & Disaster Recovery
Ron Collins, Solutions Architect
Phone: (323) 457-1427 x1427
Email: support@lundquist.org
Database Admin & Business Analytics/Reports
IT Project Management
Chris Cavallo, Junior Network Admin
Phone: (323) 457-1425 x7760
Email: support@lundquist.org
Network, Wi-Fi
Marcel Fernandez, Senior System Administrator
Phone: (323) 457-1428 x7778
Email: support@lundquist.org
Software & System Administration
Support Operations
Karen Mayo, MBA, DBA; Vice President, Facilities & Support Operations
Phone: (310) 222-7933 x7933
Email: kmayo@lundquist.org
Space Planning and Special Projects: space@lundquist.org
Risk Management & Insurance: riskmanagement@lundquist.org
Purchasing Team
Rachel Grajeda, Manager
Cheryl Goza, Supervisor (Equipment Maintenance Contracts Management)
Phone: (310) 222-3631 x3631
Email: purchase@lundquist.org
Shipping & Receiving Team
Julian Lopez, Supervisor
Phone: (310) 222-3630 x3630
Email: shipping@lundquist.org
Antoinette Wilburn, Material Handler
Carlos Zambrano, Material Handler
Support Operations Team
Urissa Diaz, Asset & Document Management Administrator
Asset Management
Cold Storage Monitoring & Maintenance
Document Management Services
Phone: (323) 457-1939
Facilities Operations and Services
Luis Hernandez, Assistant Vice President
Phone: (323) 457-1555 x1555
Email: luis.hernandez@lundquist.org
Donna Lopez – Office Service Coordinator
Phone: (310) 222-3641
Email: Facilities@Lundquist.org
Building Access, Security, Parking
Phone: (310) 222-3641
Email: Security@Lundquist.org
Construction & Projects, Grounds, Utilities
Phone: (310) 222-3641
Email: Facilities@Lundquist.org
Conference Room Booking, Events
Phone: (310) 222-3641
Email: Facilities@Lundquist.org
Email: Rooms@Lundquist.org
US Mail Services
Building Repairs/Maintenance
Sam Sanchez – Assistant Director
Phone: (310) 222-3633
Email: Facilities@Lundquist.org
Custodial Services and Move Management
Sebastian Cantero –Manager
Phone: (323) 457-1593
Email: Custodian@Lundquist.org
Kimberly Sanchez – Office Service Coordinator
Phone: (424) 571-7767
Email: Move@lundquist.org
Senior Vice President, Advancement
Ivan Shin
Phone: (310) 321-2444
Email: ivan.shin@lundquist.org
Oversees Communications and Engagement, Development, and Education
Communications and Engagement
Jennifer Strong, Senior Director of Marketing and Communications
Phone: (310) 974-9300
Email: jennifer.strong@lundquist.org
Corporate communications
Digital strategy
Stakeholder engagement
News releases
Social Media
Marketing
Graphic design
Updates to Lundquist.org
Lisa Bosnich, Special Events Manager
Phone: (323) 457-1446 x7077
Email: events@lundquist.org
Institute-wide events (e.g., Lunch & Learn, Legends, etc.)
Development
Matthew O'Connor, Assistant Vice President of Development
Phone: (303) 437.8554
Email: matthew.oconnor@lundquist.org
Fundraising strategy
Major gift fundraising
Planned giving opportunities
Community and Corporate Ambassador Boards
Daisy Gonzalez, Director of Advancement Services
Phone: (323) 457-1379 x1379
Email: daisy.gonzalez@lundquist.org
Database management and reporting
Prospect research and management
Gift processing
Gift acknowledgements and receipts
Austin Janisch, Annual Giving Manager
Phone: (323) 457-1718
Email: austin.janisch@lundquist.org
Mass fundraising appeals (including employee giving, memorial fundraising, peer-to-peer fundraising, etc.)
Online giving
Donor newsletters
Gift planning marketing
Natasha Jokic, Director of Donor Relations and Stewardship
Phone: (424) 201-3000
Email: natasha.jokic@lundquist.org
Donor communications and recognition programs
Reports conveying the impact of philanthropic gifts
Donor-related event strategy
Donor retention strategy
James Beverley, Director of Corporate Philanthropy and Foundation Relations
Phone: TBD
Email: james.beverley@lundquist.org
Foundation grant proposal strategy
Relationship management with corporate and foundation leaders
Corporate sponsorships
Community project funding
Education
TBN, Academic Programs and Outreach Manager
Phone: TBD
Email: education@lundquist.org
PhD program in Translational Research
Community outreach
Sara Bosnich, Administrative Assistant
Phone: (323) 457-1447
Email: sara.bosnich@lundquist.org or education@lundquist.org
High School Summer Fellows Program
College internships
General fundraising and event support
Institutes Within the Institute (IWI)
DIRECTORS
Staff Liaison: Kerstin Lynam
Phone: (323) 457-1888
Email: kerstin.lynam@lundquist.org
Metabolic Diseases and Endocrinology
Christina Wang, MD
Phone: (310) 222-2053
Email: wang@lundquist.org
Ronald Swerdloff, MD
Phone: (323) 457-1610 x7424
Email: swerdloff@lundquist.org
Cancer Biology & Immunotherapeutic
Delphine J Lee, MD, PhD
Phone: (424) 571-7763 x7169
Email: delphine.lee@lundquist.org
Begoña Diaz, PhD
Phone: (424) 571-7640 x7414
Email: bdiaz@lundquist.org
Health Services & Outcomes Research
Loren Miller, MD, MPH
Phone: (310) 222-5623 x7525
Email: lgmiller@ucla.edu
Mohsen Saidinejad, MD, MS, MBA
Email: moh@emedharbor.edu
Email: msaidinejad@dhs.lacounty.gov
Infection & Immunity
Michael Yeaman, PhD
Phone: (310) 222-6428 x6428
Email: mryeaman@ucla.edu
Scott Filler, MD
Phone: (323) 457-1563 x7527
Email: sfiller@ucla.edu
Respiratory Medicine & Exercise Physiology
Harry Rossiter, PhD
Phone: (323) 457-1617 x7270
Email: hrossiter@lundquist.org
Richard Casaburi, MD, PhD
Phone: (323) 457-1611 x7269
Email: rcasaburi@lundquist.org
Translational Genomics
Jerome Rotter, MD
Phone: (323) 457-1687 x7393
Email: jrotter@lundquist.org
Lynda Polgreen, MD, MS
Phone: (310) 222-1961 x7432
Email: lpolgreen@lundquist.org
Women's & Children's Health
Michael G. Ross, MD, MPH
Phone: (323) 457-1638 x7796
Email: mikeross@ucla.edu
Virender Rehan, MD
Phone: (310) 222-1965 x1965
Email: vrehan@lundquist.org
Neurotherapeutics
Paul Mathews, PhD
Phone: (310) 803-5693 x7529
Email: pmathews@lundquist.org
Email: pmathews@g.ucla.edu
Clinical and Translation Science Institute (CTSI)
Christina Wang, MD
Phone: (310) 222-2053
Email: wang@lundquist.org
Loren Miller, MD, MPH
Phone: (310) 222-5623 x7525
Email: lgmiler@ucla.edu
Jocelyn Campos, Administrative Manager
Phone: (310) 222-2503
Email: jocelyn.campos@lundquist.org
Administration
CTSI general information and resources
CTSI research training/education programs
CTSI voucher applications
Consultations on collaborators and career development
Clinical and Translational Research Center (CTRC)
Loritta Manai, RN, Nurse Manager
Phone: (323) 457-1905 x1905
Email: ctsinavigation@lundquist.org
Rachelle Bross, PhD, Bionutrition Core Director
Phone: (323) 457-1514 x7787
Email: ctsinavigation@lundquist.org
Jocelyn Campos, Administrative Manager
Phone: (310) 222-2503
Email: jocelyn.campos@lundquist.org
Study setup including budgets, conduct, and close-out.
CTRC Research Nursing
Bionutrition (DXA scans, body composition, bone densitometry)
Coordinators Forum
Biomedical Informatics
Ross Fleischman, MD
Phone: (310) 683-0312
Email: Rfleischman@dhs.lacounty.gov
Kabir Yadav, MDCM, MS, MSHS, FACEP
Phone: (310) 222-3500
Email: Kabir@emedharbor.edu
Liz Chen
Phone: (310) 222-1841 x7859
Email: Informatics.CTSI@Lundquist.org
Consultations
DHS data cohort finding
Study feasibility
ORCHID research training and access
REDCap research data consultation
Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Research Design
Youngju Pak, PhD (primary contact)
Phone: (310) 222-1874 x7422
Email: Ypak@Lundquist.org
Xiuqing Guo, PhD (Genomic Statistics)
Phone: (323) 457-1692 x7390
Email: Xguo@Lundquist.org
Grants development
Study design and power analysis
Statistical analysis plan
Consultation
Education
Training
Genomics analysis (Dr. Guo)
Community Engagement and Research Program
Loren Miller, MD, MPH
Phone: (310) 222-5623 x7525
Email: lgmiler@ucla.edu
Community Engagement Research Program (CERP):
Consultations
Study design
Grant writing
Integrating Special Populations (ISP)
Lynne M Smith, MD
Phone: (323) 457-1729 x7434
Email: smith@lundquist.org
Mailee Hess, MD
Phone: (424) 306-6500
Email: Mhess@DHS.Lacounty.gov
Consultation for translational research:
on children (Dr. Smith)
older adults (Dr. Hess)
Regulatory Knowledge and Support
Eli Ipp, MD
Phone: (323) 457-1515 x7551
Email: ipp@lundquist.org
Provides expert and proactive guidance and advice on regulatory issues to facilitate clinical and translational research conforming to IRB policies, state laws, and federal regulations.