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

 

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

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.

fyi@lundquist.org


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.


 

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Michael Jones

Oversees Finance and Accounting, Information Technology, Space and Other Support Services, and Facilities 

Phone: (323) 457-1689 x1689

Email: michael.jones@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

space@lundquist.org

Cold Storage Monitoring & Maintenance

space@lundquist.org

Document Management Services

Phone: (323) 457-1939

records@lundquist.org


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

Emailjennifer.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.