Vice President for Research and Innovation

G. Don Taylor, interim

The Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation is responsible for the following

Supporting and promoting Virginia Tech faculty members, staff, and student research, scholarship, and creative activity
Policies regarding regulatory compliance and ethical conduct of research
Communicating research capabilities and achievements to the university community and the public
Supporting the university community and its missions by fostering quality research and scholarship
Providing access to funding information
Enhancing the ability to respond to national research priorities and pursue opportunities
Encouraging and directing inquiry into new and emerging fields
Promoting solutions to problems and advances of basic knowledge in diverse disciplines and through interdisciplinary cooperation
Ensuring compliance with policies and procedures related to research
Marketing faculty talent and university capabilities within the university community and to external audiences
Fostering partnerships with outside agencies and businesses

Brandy Salmon | Associate Vice President for Innovation and Partnerships
540-231-7860

Lisa M. Lee | Associate Vice President for Scholarly Integrity and Research Compliance
540-231-9388
John Talerico | Director of Export and Secure Research
540-231-6583
Kory Trott | Research Integrity Officer
540-231-3798

Trudy Riley | Associate Vice President for Research and Innovation, Sponsored Programs
540-231-5281

David Schabdach | Associate Vice President for Research and Innovation, Laboratory Animal Resources; Attending Veterinarian
540-232-8747

Research Communications

Research Partnerships

Administration

Administrative Staff