The University of Wisconsin Department of Pediatrics enhances and facilitates basic, translational, and clinical research in pediatric science and fosters the successful development of investigators dedicated to generating new knowledge. In FY25, department faculty and researchers received more than $41.93 million in research support, more than 65% of which came from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Since 2015, the Department of Pediatrics has ranked among the Top 20 pediatrics departments receiving NIH funding, according to Blue Ridge Institutes for Medical Research. In addition, 41 faculty are active members of the Society for Pediatric Research, the American Pediatric Society, or Association of American Physicians. (For more facts about our research program, read our annual report.)
Research Administration Staff
The staff consists of experienced professionals who provide guidance and assistance in the following areas:
- Identify funding opportunities and review eligibility criteria
- Suggest resources to aid in the preparation of proposals
- Offer expert knowledge on sponsor guidelines and funding opportunity announcements
- Assist in budget preparation, ensuring compliance with University and sponsor guidelines
- Assist in preparation and submission of proposals; provide support for use of systems such as Cayuse, RAMP, eRA Commons and SciENcv
- Manage award setup
- Regular financial reporting to ensure appropriate spending and funding allocations
- Progress reports
- Effort reporting
- Serve as a resource for all research needs
Research Administration Core Faculty & Staff
Ryan Coller, MD, MPH
Position title: Associate Professor, Division Chief, Vice Chair of Research Operations
