A Personal Welcome

Education A Personal Welcome

Welcome NCURA Members to our 68th Annual Meeting

A New York State of Mind for AM68

Dear NCURA Members,

After 67 Annual Meetings in Washington, DC, NCURA is heading to New York City August 1-4, 2026 – and we are officially in a New York state of mind.

We hope you’ll join us for AM68 – the first NCURA Annual Meeting in New York City! As you plan your trip, please note a few important schedule changes: workshops will be available on various days, conference sessions begin Sunday, and the meeting will conclude at noon on Tuesday. We’re also excited to kick things off with the 5th annual AI Symposium on July 31, adding even more opportunities to learn, connect, and explore what’s next.

Our theme for AM68, The Power of Community, reminds us that research administration is never done alone. Our best solutions, boldest ideas, and strongest support systems are built together. Being in New York City feels especially fitting – it’s a place where connections happen naturally and collaboration is simply the way of life.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to our incredible Program Committee for their creativity, dedication, and countless hours spent crafting an extraordinary and forward-looking program. We are equally grateful to NCURA staff, whose tireless behind-the-scenes efforts make it possible to deliver a truly world-class conference year after year.

We hope you leave AM68 feeling re-energized by new connections, empowered by shared knowledge, and reminded that collaboration amplifies impact. Most of all, we hope you leave knowing that NCURA’s greatest strength isn’t just our expertise – it’s each other.

Join us in New York City and be part of the energy, the conversation, and the community at AM68.

Sincerely,

Diane, Natalie and Amy

Diane Hillebrand

NCURA Vice President

University of North Dakota

Natalie Buys

Annual Meeting Co-Chair

University of Colorado Anschutz

Amy Thomas

Annual Meeting Co-Chair

Auburn University

68th Annual Meeting Program Committee

 

Artificial Intelligence, Data, Systems
Thomas Spencer, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Kari Woodrum, University of Illinois at Champaign
Departmental
Susan Holden, University of North Dakota
Meladi Lanier, University of Idaho
Federal/Sponsors/Agencies
Michiko Pane, Stanford University
Jennifer Rodis, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Financial/Post Award
Erin Bailey, University at Buffalo Clinical and Translational Science Institute
Brigette Pfister, Colorado State University
Gabbie Slappey, Deloitte, NCURA Gold Plus Yearlong Sponsor
Human Capital
Liz Grinstead, University of Chicago
Dotty Waters, Montgomery College
International/Global
Connie Killey, University of Melbourne
Julie Ward, University of the Sunshine Coast
Medical/Clinical/Industry
Jen Cory, Stanford University
Eric Miller, University of Florida Health Cancer Institute
Organizational and Executive Leadership
Christine Cline, Auburn University
Erin Johnson, Huron, NCURA Gold Plus Yearlong Sponsor
Tim Schailey, Thomas Jefferson University
Pre-Award/Research Development
Megan Fillbrandt, Gustavus Adolphus College
Jill Mortali, Dartmouth College
PUI/ERI (Emerging Research Institutes)
Camille Coley, University of San Francisco
Katie Plum, Angelo State University
Research Compliance and Ethics
Jeff Seo, Northeastern University
Betty Rasmussen, University of Colorado Boulder
Workshops
Sylvia Bradshaw, Southern Utah University
Rosemary Madnick, The Lundquist Institute

 

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