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<p class=MsoNormal>It is my pleasure to announce that Cynthia Wells has joined
the Office of Research as Assistant Director, Sponsored Programs Administration
and may be reached at <a href="mailto:cynthia.wells@ucr.edu">cynthia.wells@ucr.edu</a>
or 951-827-4918. Cynthia will join Assistant Director Charles Greer in
leading the Sponsored Programs teams, negotiating complex agreements, and
participating in the development and delivery of contract and grant
administration training to the campus. In addition, both Assistant
Directors will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of Sponsored
Programs Administration and will join me in developing and implementing
strategic plans and setting organizational goals. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Cynthia received her Bachelor of Science degree in business
administration from the University of the Pacific. She received her Juris
Doctor degree from Western State University College of Law, and she holds a
Certificate in International Legal Studies from the University of the Pacific,
McGeorge School of Law in conjunction with Salzburg University Faculty of
Law. She comes to us from UC Irvine where she was a Principal Contract
and Grant Officer since January 2001. Prior to her UC service, she was a
Major Subcontracts Administrator for seven years, first with Northrop Grumman
and then with Boeing.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>For those of you who may not have received Vice Chancellors
Louis’ August message regarding material transfer agreements, I’m
pleased to announce that Kerwin Lawrence has been appointed to the position of
Material Transfer Officer. In his new role, Kerwin will be responsible
for advising faculty, researchers, research support personnel and
departmental/unit staff about matters involving the transfer of research
materials; negotiating and executing material transfer agreements
(incoming and outgoing), confidentiality agreements, and visiting scientist agreements;
and facilitating compliance with U.S. export control laws. <o:p></o:p></p>
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Please join me in welcoming Cynthia and Kerwin to their new positions.
Both of them are looking forward to working with the campus community to
facilitate the conduct of research and promote UCR’s research enterprise.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Bruce Morgan<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research<o:p></o:p></p>
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