Research at Iowa State University
The overarching vision for Iowa State Research is to foster human creativity, fuel innovation, and forge new frontiers that enable our communities, partners, and stakeholders to flourish.
The vision that serves as the North Star for the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is to foster professionalism and collaboration that leads our research community in its pursuit of creative expressions, discoveries, and innovations that sustain and strengthen the world around us.
The OVPR strives to make this vision a reality by following our mission to lead the Iowa State Research enterprise and community by promoting and sustaining a safe, secure, and respectful environment that:
- Emphasizes integrity, ethical conduct of research, professionalism, and accountability;
- Values creativity, innovation, scholarly pursuits, and artistic expression;
- Fuels collaboration within and across disciplines; and
- Supports research that reflects land-grant ideals and integrates with the education, outreach, and engagement missions of the university.
Our Statements of Aspiration
Four statements define how the OVPR strives to support the vision and mission of Iowa State Research. The OVPR aspires to . . .
- Be the leading champion for Iowa State Research strengths;
- Be the office that leverages external research partnerships;
- Be the resource to successfully diversify and grow research portfolios; and
- Lead a culture of research professionalism.
Leadership and Structure
- Peter Dorhout, Vice President for Research
- Jerry Zamzow, Associate Vice President for Research
- Sarah Kaatz, Director of Office of Research Ethics
- Christine Deal, Interim Director of Office of Biotechnology
- Jean Kaptur, Director of Lab Animal Resources and Attending Vet
- Chris Schott, Building Operations Manager
- Surya Mallapragada, Associate Vice President for Research
- Jane Garrity, Director of Strategic Initiatives and Grants Hub
- Jim Reecy, Associate Vice President for Research
- Becky Musselman, Director of Office of Sponsored Programs Administration
- Dianah Ngonyama, Research Integrity Officer
- Dan Kirkpatrick, Manager of Communications
- Susan McNicholl, Communications Specialist II
- Karen Bramow, OVPR Project Manager
- Tammy Rons, Executive Administrative Assistant
- Jeremy Neppl, Senior Manager of Budget and Finance
- Sue Rabe, Budget and Finance Specialist III
- Kevin Moore, Chief Technology Officer of Biobased Products
- Mike Roof, Chief Technology Officer of Vaccines, Diagnostics, and Immunotherapeutics
- Nadilia Gomez, Chief Technology Officer of Digital and Precision Agriculture
- Jerry Zamzow, Associate Vice President for Research
