Behind UMB’s research is a team of professionals who guide projects from idea to impact. The Office of Research and Development supports funding, partnerships, commercialization, and clinical research across the University. Use this page to connect with our offices and staff, or reach us directly by phone or mail at our Lexington Street location in Baltimore.

  • Mailing Address:

    University of Maryland, Baltimore
    Office of Research and Development
    620 West Lexington Street, 4th Floor
    Baltimore, Maryland 21201-1508

  • Phone:

    410-706-6723
    410-706-1066 (fax)
    410-706-6630 (fax)

Office of the Senior Vice President Staff

  • James Hughes
    Chief Enterprise and Economic Development Officer and Senior Vice President;
    President, UMB Foundation, Inc.
    410-706-1935

    Jane Allgair
    Assistant Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
    410-706-5236

    Tre Boyd
    Accounting Analyst
    410-706-0638

    Heidi Fancher
    HR/Operations Manager
    410-706-5035

    Kate Galarza
    Program Coordinator
    410-706-5590

    Nora Finn
    Director, UM BioPark Operations and Tenant Services
    410-706-5592

  • Debra Modlin
    Assistant to the Senior Vice President
    410-706-6271

    Mary Morris
    Director, Baltimore Fund
    410-706-1716

    Claire Murphy
    Marketing Director
    410-706-6293

    Mike Ravenscroft
    Managing Director, Maryland Momentum Fund
    410-706-3361

    Nancy Woon Schaefer
    Finance Director
    410-706-6295

    Jane Shaab
    UM BioPark Executive Director
    Associate Vice President, Economic Development
    410-706-8282

Sponsored Programs Administration Staff

Technology Transfer-UM Ventures Staff

Center for Clinical Trials & Corporate Contracts