Research is a key mission of the University of Florida College of Medicine and research space is one of the key resources needed for success.
The goal of Research Space Management is to ensure space is allocated fairly and utilized optimally based on program quality, institutional goals, mission-relatedness, demonstrated need, and availability of sponsored research support
The Space Committee provides overall guidance for space policies and procedures to ensure that space related decision-making is aligned with the College of Medicine guiding principles, mission, and core values. The Space Committee consists of Senior Associate Dean of Research and faculty members that encompass basic and clinical research across UF College of Medicine Departments, Centers, and Programs, and administration officials to advise on utilization of space designated for research within the College of Medicine. Members are appointed on a rotating basis for terms of 3 years. The space management process relies on both qualitative and quantitative analyses to provide comprehensive information on space utilization and research activity. Full information about Space Committee governing principles is outlined in the Space Request procedures and Space Charter.
Space Committee Members
- Azra Bihorac, MD, MS, Professor, Senior Associate Dean for Research; Committee Chair
- Laura Ranum, PhD, Professor, Department of Molecular Genetics & Microbiology; Committee Co-Chair
- Scott Berceli, MD, PhD, Professor and Vice Chair of Research, Department of Surgery
- Shannon Boye, PhD, Professor, Department of Pediatrics
- Gemma Casadesus, PhD, Professor, Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics
- Philip Efron, MD, Professor, Department of Surgery
- Catherine Flores, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Neurosurgery
- Rolf Renne, PhD, Professor, Department of Molecular Genetics & Microbiology
COM Office of Research Members
- Marah Berry, Director, Research Strategy & Operations
- Jeremy Schmidt, Asst. Director, Finance
- Todd Barnash, Research Administration Manager
Standing Members
- Kelly Sharp, Associate VP, Finance & Administration, UF Health
- Tammy Williams, Chief Operating Officer, COM Financial Services