Leadership

Leadership for Cutting-Edge Research

“Research is the engine that drives advances in health and health care.”
— Thomas A. Buchanan, MD, Vice Dean for Research

The Keck School’s Office of Research provides leadership and resources to develop and support cutting edge research, from bench to bedside to community, across the Keck School and with collaborators across USC. We also provide outstanding opportunities in research training and career development to keep our talent pool strong.

Office of Research Leadership

Thomas A. Buchanan, MD
Vice Dean for Research
April Armstrong, MD
Associate Dean for Clinical Research
Sarah F. Hamm-Alvarez, PhD
Associate Dean for Basic and Translational Research

Office of Research Administration

The separate Office of Research Administration oversees grant and contract administration and research compliance to support and facilitate funding and adherence to University and Federal, State and Private Sponsor policies.

To learn more about the KSOM Office of Research Administration and resources available to faculty and their administrators, please visit their website.