Department Research Administrator Training Program
Over the past few years, there has been a need for experienced and knowledgeable department-level research administrators. With the impressive growth of the research enterprise within Cedars-Sinai, it has become clear that the Los Angeles-area market does not have enough candidates to fill this need. As a result, the executive leadership within the Research Institute has determined it is the optimal time to establish a structured training program that will provide a practical understanding and preparation for existing Cedars-Sinai staff members who are interested in entering the research administration field.
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Department Research Administrator (DRA) Training Program Includes:
- Sponsored Research Administration—DRA POV
- ORA Overview
- Advancement and Internal Audits Overview
- Finance
- IACUC
- IRB
- Clinical Research
- HR/Visa and Immigration/Payroll Administration
- Faculty, Facilities and Administration
- Tech Transfer and Legal
- Extramural Training and Finding a Mentor
Research Faculty
A leadership committee made up of experienced leaders of the healthcare system will give input and help oversee the program. They will include:
![Monica Gallegos, MBA profile image](/content/dam/cedars-sinai/education/team/f-j/gallegos-monica.jpg)
![Billy Gellepis profile image](/content/dam/cedars-sinai/education/team/f-j/gellepis-billy.jpg)
![Muhammad Soomar profile image](/content/dam/cedars-sinai/doctor-bios/cedars-sinai-education.png)
![Felicia Beanum profile image](/content/dam/cedars-sinai/education/team/a-e/beanum-felicia.jpg)
![Janet Villarmia profile image](/content/dam/cedars-sinai/education/team/u-z/villarmia-janet.jpg)
![Ellen Stensby profile image](/content/dam/cedars-sinai/education/team/p-t/stensby-ellen.jpg)
Have Questions or Need Help?
If you have questions or would like more information about the Department Research Administrator (DRA) Training Program at Cedars-Sinai, please call or send us a message.