HHS Office of Research

Dr. Cheryl Lovelady, Associate Dean for Research, School of HHS 
Email : cheryl_lovelady@uncg.edu

Lisa Walker, Assistant Dean for Research Finance and Operations
Email : lbwalke2@uncg.edu

Verna Leslie, Pre-Award Research Administrator
Email : vrleslie@uncg.edu

Verna Leslie is a Pre-Award Research Administrator and helps researchers prepare proposals for external funding through assistance with budget development, internal routing, and assembling applications for the following departments: Communication Sciences and Disorders, Community and Therapeutic Recreation, Genetic Counseling Program, Gerontology, Kinesiology, and Public Health Education.

Diane Levine, Post-Award Research Administrator
Email : dblevine@uncg.edu

Diane Levine is the Post-Award Research Administrator within the School of HHS Office of Research.  Ms. Levine's role is to provide advice and critical guidance regarding fiscal management policies and procedures.

Dr. Jeff Labban, Assistant Professor
Email : jdlabban@uncg.edu

Jeff Labban has a doctorate in Kinesiology, with a doctoral minor in Educational Research Methodology. Jeff’s primary role in the Office of Research is to provide statistical support for both new and ongoing research projects generated by faculty and students within HHS. His research interests include the relationship between exercise and cognitive function, specifically long-termmemory.