The Office of Sponsored Programs/Research (OSPR) and Financial Reporting - Grants and Research (FRGR) administer programs that are conducted and funded by the following sources:
- Governmental Agencies, including collaborations with other institutions
- Associations or Organizations (i.e., American Lung Association, American Cancer Society, etc.)
- Private Industry (clinical trials, bench research, etc.)
Services provided by OSPR and FRGR include:
- Assists in identifying potential sponsors
- Assists with budget development
- Certifies conflict of interest disclosures
- Reviews, approves and submits grant proposals
- Reviews and negotiates agreements/contracts
- Establishes new project accounts
- Prepares and issues sub-awards/subcontracts to other entities
- Serves as liaison with sponsors on behalf of investigators and Rochester Regional Health
- Prepares financial, effort reporting and budget variance reports
- Provides an education function to investigators and Rochester Regional team members with respect to sponsored research policy & procedures, opportunities and regulations
- Recommends, develops, updates and administers policies & procedures with respect to sponsored research
- Assists with billing management and reporting issues
Financial Conflict of Interest (FCOI) Policy & Procedure for Research Funded by the Public Health Service (PHS)
Any member of the public can contact the Director of the Rochester Regional Health Office of Sponsored Programs/Research for information concerning any Significant Financial Interest (SFI) disclosed to Rochester Regional Health that meets the following three criteria:
- The SFI was disclosed and is still held by the senior/key personnel;
- Rochester Regional Health determines that the SFI is related to the PHS-funded research and;
- Rochester Regional Health determines that the SFI is a FCOI
This information will be made available directly to the requesting individual within five (5) business days of receiving a written request.
Contact Information
Gayle Elledge, JD, MS
Director, Office of Sponsored Programs/Research &
Rochester Regional Health FCOI Designated Official
Rochester Regional Health
1425 Portland Avenue
Rochester, NY 14621
Phone: (585) 922-0627
Email: gayle.elledge@rochesterregional.org
Cynthia M. Jackling, CPA, MBA
Director, Finance – Tax, Regulatory and Compliance
Rochester Regional Health
100 Kings Highway South, Suite 100
Rochester, NY 14617
Phone: (585) 922-0188
Email: cynthia.jackling@rochesterregional.org
OSPR does not administer gifts or other types of unrestricted funds that are under the authority of the Development Office. Please contact the Development Office at (585) 922-4800 for additional information or assistance with these types of projects.