Research Council
The Pediatrics Research Council contributes to the mission of the department by providing guidance to the Vice Chair for Research, managing intramural and bridge research funding, being involved in new faculty hires, and assisting with identifying research mentors. The PRC plays an essential role in departmental affairs relating to research.
Submit your suggestions or ideas
Questions, comments or concerns with research administration, strategy, or anything else research related? Let us know! All responses are received anonymously and reviewed by the research council. If you would like a direct response, please include your name and email address.
Angela Panoskaltsis-Mortari, PhD
Vice Chair for Research
Chair, Pediatrics Research Council
Research Council Members
Research Council Members
Melena Bellin, MD
Associate Professor, Endocrinology
Sarah Cusick, PhD
Assistant Professor, Global Pediatrics
Marla Eisenberg, ScD, MPH
Associate Professor, General Pediatrics and Adolescent Health
Gwenyth Fischer, MD
Assistant Professor, Critical Care
Michael Georgieff, MD
Professor, Neonatology
Timothy Hallstrom, PhD
Assistant Professor, Blood and Marrow Transplantation
Aaron Kelly, PhD
Associate Professor, Epidemiology and Clinical Research
Michael Kyba, PhD
Professor, Blood and Marrow Transplantation
Raghavendra Rao, MD
Associate Professor, Neonatology
Priya Verghese, MD
Associate Professor, Nephrology
Research Council Staff
Research Council Staff
Caitlyn Bralick
Administrative Associate
brali001@umn.edu
Amanda Galster, MPH, CCRP
Clinical Research Program Director, Children's Health
gals0004@umn.edu
Lisa Gow
Finance Professional
gowxx005@umn.edu
Lezlie Nordquist
Senior Finance Manager
l-nord@umn.edu
Lori Wallin
Director, Research Support Services
l-wall@umn.edu