Our Team
We are here to support you, whether you’re submitting your first grant or are a seasoned pro. Feel free to reach out with questions or to schedule a meeting to brainstorm grant ideas, talk about your budget, or learn more about the grant submission process.
Ritu Aneja, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Research & Innovation
SHPB 650C
205-934-2277
My role in SHP-R&I is to support you on your research journey. My joy comes from helping you find success. I would love to brainstorm ideas with you, talk about your research challenges and goals, and help you forge a path to get where you want to go. Whether you’re just starting out or you’re a seasoned researcher, I’m here to help you with anything and everything. Please, come knock on my door, schedule a time to chat, or shoot me an email.
Schedule a Meeting with Dr. Aneja
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Vinitha Ganesan, Ph.D.
Program Director
Contact Vinitha for research development resources or if you need one-on-one consultation.
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Brooke Gleason
Post-Award Grant Administrator
Contact Brooke with questions about managing your award.
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LaShawn Grubbs
Administrative Associate
Contact Lashawn if you need general support or have general questions for our office.
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April Madison
Pre-Award Grant Administrator
Contact April with questions about the grant submission process.
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Jill Meredith
Grants Administrator
Contact Jill with any other grant-related questions.
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Patrick Singer
Pre-Award Grant Administrator
Contact Patrick with questions about the grant submission process.