Administrative

The administrative component of the Center for Metabolomic Studies is lead by the functional Assistant Director, Ms. Howenstein, and assists with administrative and financial matters, arising from Center operations, and helps provide regional leadership for the Center. Project management, production, and coordination tasks stemming from the functioning of the other Center components are within the domain of this section. A systems management approach is taken to ensure streamlining of operations, communications, accountability, and transparency. The Research Metabolomics unit requires support in terms of collaborations with college faculty or other Basic Science needs, of interactions with Translational/Clinical-related objectives, and Technology Development interfacing. The Education and Outreach elements of the Center also demand effort as courses are developed, students are recruited, and seminars are managed and published. The Center administrative team also interacts closely, as needed, with the Office of Advancement for Development. The administrators have active roles in pre- and post-award tasks. Tracking grants arising from Center affiliations also occupies administrative effort. Administrative personnel provide direct support for the Director of the Center and are also be involved in any reporting required for Center operations, including faculty or staff hires, membership concerns, invention reports, and coordination with the Office of Technology Commercialization at GU for commercialization opportunities. The Administrative unit also houses the initiation of web development for communication systems efforts.