Dean E. Albert Reece, M.D., Ph.D., M.B.A.
Vice President for Medical Affairs, University of Maryland
John Z. and Akiko K. Bowers Distinguished Professor and Dean, School of Medicine

As Principal Investigator of the GCRC, Dean Reece appoints the Program Director and members of the GCRC Advisory Committee that oversees the execution of the GCRC Policies and Procedures.  

Carol O. Tacket, M.D.
Program Director, GCRC
Center for Vaccine Development, HSF 480
(410) 328-7367 or (410) 706-5328
ctacket@medicine.umaryland.edu

Dr. Tacket oversees the day-to-day operations of GCRC resources and Cores. She is the primary interface between the GCRC, investigators, GCRC Advisory Committee and the GCRC staff.

Kristi D. Silver, M.D.
Associate Program Director, GCRC
Howard Hall, Room 498
(410) 706-1628
ksilver@medicine.umaryland.edu

Dr. Silver is responsible for outreach and recruitment of new investigators to the GCRC. She is available for consultation to investigators to prepare their protocols for GCRC submission.

Leslie Katzel, M.D.
Associate Program Director
Baltimore VAMC, Room 4B-189
(410) 605-7248
lkatzel@medicine.umaryland.edu

Dr. Katzel serves as the Medical Advisor to the Research Subject Advocate (RSA). He collaborates with the RSA to identify medical issues related to human subjects concerns. He is also engaged in the campus research educational activities. 

Robert Mitchell, B.S.
Administrative Director
UMMC, 10 South, D13
(410) 706-0076
rmitchel@medicine.umaryland.edu

Mr. Mitchell is responsible for the administration of the GCRC grant.  He is responsible for the monitoring of resource allocation and utilization, authorization of expenditures and preparation of financial reports and budgets.

Kathleen Palmer, R.N., B.S.N., C.C.R.C.
Research Subject Advocate
UMMC, 10 South, D08
(410) 328-7655
kpalmer@medicine.umaryland.edu

Ms. Palmer ensures that research participant safety receives the highest priority. She is an available resource for research subjects, investigators, and serves in an advisory role to the GAC and GCRC clinical staff. Click here for the RSA Resource page

Laurence Magder, Ph.D.
Director Biostatistical Core
Howard Hall, Room 114B
(410) 706-3253
lmagder@epi.umaryland.edu

The Biostatistics Core provides scientific consultation to UMB investigators planning or conducting clinical research. He is responsible for evaluating protocol study design, sample size and statistical analysis plans. Click here for the Biostatistical Resources page

O. Colin Stine, Ph.D.
Director Genomics Core
Howard Hall, Room 596
(410) 706-1607
ostin001@umaryland.edu

Dr. Stine oversees the operation of the Genomics core, which performs DNA isolation, genotyping, sequencing and microarrays. He is available for consultation on the development of new projects to incorporate genomics into the research. Click here for the Genomics Core page

Lynn Vogelsang
Business Manager
UMMC, 10 South, D13
(410) 328-7369
lvogelsa@medicine.umaryland.edu

Ms. Vogelsang assists Mr. Mitchell in the management of GCRC fiscal activities, including preparing budgets, reconciling accounts and preparing the annual report.