Entries by Aj Cheline

Organizational Update: Transition of Sponsored Programs Office Leadership Team

After serving 28 years at UC Davis, Ahmad Hakim-Elahi, executive director of the Sponsored Programs Office will be retiring effective June 28, 2024. “Throughout his appointment at UC Davis, Ahmad exemplified dedication, hard work and a pursuit of excellence for our research enterprise,” said Simon Atkinson, vice chancellor for research.  “Ahmad played a critical role […]

Lunch and Learn with BioMADE

UC Davis Office of Research invites you to join us for lunch with BioMADE representatives visiting campus on July 10th: Doug Friedman, CEO, BioMADE Melanie Tomczak, Head of Programs, Chief Technology Officer, BioMADE Penny Norquist, Director of Program Management, BioMADE Steve Evans, Senior Technical Fellow, BioMADE (tentative) As a member of BioMADE, UC Davis benefits from funding opportunities […]

Research Collaboration and Funding Opportunities Available with Veterans Affairs Northern California Health Care System

The University of California, Davis and the Veterans Affairs Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS) have been working together since 1975 to provide unique training, education, and research collaborations. This partnership includes a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to facilitate clinical research and collaborative projects, as well as an Institutional Review Board (IRB) Reliance agreement for […]

Research Development Division of the Office of Research Launches Enhanced Structure and Services

The Research Development Services and Core Facilities division of the Office of Research has launched an enhanced structure and services following a one-year strategic planning process. Led by Cristina Davis, associate vice chancellor for research, the division provides services to initiate, develop and advance the research enterprise at UC Davis. “Our staff at the Office […]

Rhonda Oates Appointed Associate Vice Chancellor for Research and Teaching Animal Care Program

The University of California, Davis, Office of Research is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Rhonda Oates as associate vice chancellor for the Research and Teaching Animal Care Program as well as campus attending veterinarian effective June 10, 2024. In her role, Oates assumes responsibility for long-range planning, leadership and oversight of animal care […]

Governor Newsom and State Officials Visit Tahoe Environmental Research Center to Discuss Impacts of Climate Change on the Lake

California Governor Gavin Newsom took time during the 2024 Annual Meeting of Western Governors’ Association to meet with researchers at the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center, or TERC, to discuss the impacts of climate change and approaches to preserve the delicate and ever-changing ecosystem. The meeting was also attended by several state officials including […]

New Office of Research Website

The Office of Research is pleased to announce the launch of an enhanced website. Here is an overview of the changes within the new site. Content Organized by Researcher Workflow The approach to how content is organized is shifted to focus on the workflow from the researcher’s perspective as opposed to by our office units, […]

Meet the Candidates for Director, Tahoe Environmental Research Center

Public forums with the final candidates for the position of Director, Tahoe Environmental Research Center, will be taking place in the coming weeks. The meetings will be held virtually and in-person at Gallagher Hall. Everyone is welcome to join, there is no need to register. A link to the CVs for each candidate will be […]