Purely transformational: Driving research excellence at UTMB, Penn State and Princeton
From this three-part webinar series, be informed and inspired by the innovative ways leading institutions—The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), Penn State, and Princeton University—are leveraging Pure, Elsevier’s research information management system, to achieve their institutional goals. From enhancing research visibility and improving data-driven decision-making to fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, these institutions share real-world strategies and outcomes that highlight the transformative potential of Pure. Whether you're exploring solutions for research management or looking to optimize your current processes, this series offers valuable insights and actionable takeaways to help your institution succeed.
From this three-part webinar series, be informed and inspired by the innovative ways leading institutions—The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), Penn State, and Princeton University—are leveraging Pure, Elsevier’s research information management system, to achieve their institutional goals. From enhancing research visibility and improving data-driven decision-making to fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, these institutions share real-world strategies and outcomes that highlight the transformative potential of Pure. Whether you're exploring solutions for research management or looking to optimize your current processes, this series offers valuable insights and actionable takeaways to help your institution succeed.
Tue, Sep. 24, 2024 · 1:00 pm (EDT)
Discover how the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) leveraged Pure, their Research Information Management system, to boost research visibility, foster collaborations, and significantly increase grant funding success—complete with practical strategies you can apply at your institution.
Melodi Moore, Research Development Specialist, Research, Outreach, Learning & Engagement, Research Administration, University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) - Galveston
Melodi Moore is a Research Development Specialist at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston, Texas. She fosters faculty collaborations, enhances research visibility, and secures funding opportunities by leveraging tools like Pure profiles and the UTMB Funding Institutional site. Melodi supports UTMB's Strategic Research Plan through her work on the Research Strategic Steering Committee and contributes to faculty recognition by managing nominations for prestigious awards. With a diverse background in grants and development across government and nonprofit sectors, Melodi brings a creative, service-driven perspective to advancing scientific research.
Solutions Sales Manager, Pure
Randy Love is a Software Solutions Manager at Elsevier and served as Principal Investigator for the NIH Generalist Repository Ecosystem Initiative (GREI). With over 25 years of experience in data-oriented software projects across government, academia, and industry, Randy focuses on business development in Research Information and Data Management. He helps organizations implement Elsevier’s Research Management platform to centralize research information, enabling seamless collaboration, sharing, and analysis of research output.
Tue, Oct. 29, 2024 · 1:00 pm (EDT)
Discover how Penn State is transforming research data into impactful outcomes with a flexible, integrated system that enhances reporting, streamlines operations, and supports institutional goals like the SDGs and beyond.
Director of Research Analytics, Office of the Senior Vice President for Research, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, USA
Dr. Michelle Hutnik is the Director of Research Analytics within the Office of the Senior Vice President for Research at Pennsylvania State University, a position she has held since 2016. Her primary responsibilities include formalizing and strengthening the university’s ability to identify and showcase its research strengths and performance.
Previously, Dr. Hutnik was the Medical Science Team Leader at the Angiogenesis Foundation in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where she was responsible for analyzing science, technology and business related information in various medical indications and nutrition. Her professional experience also includes biotechnology and pharmaceutical market research and strategic planning, with an emphasis on competitive analysis for investor relations, marketing, technology assessment and potential acquisitions.
Previously, Dr. Hutnik was the Medical Science Team Leader at the Angiogenesis Foundation in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where she was responsible for analyzing science, technology and business related information in various medical indications and nutrition. Her professional experience also includes biotechnology and pharmaceutical market research and strategic planning, with an emphasis on competitive analysis for investor relations, marketing, technology assessment and potential acquisitions.
Sr. Business Systems Analyst, Research Analytics, Office of the Senior Vice President for Research, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, USA
Soraya Khaja is a Sr. Business Systems Analyst in the Office of the Senior Vice President for Research, spearheading the Research Analytics team's efforts in overseeing the design, implementation, and maintenance of the university's research information management system. With expertise in system management, she ensures data integrity and delivers high-quality reports and solutions to leadership for the university's research endeavors. Overseeing a significant volume of public-facing faculty profiles and publications, Soraya has ensured the data integrity of research faculty, leading to a substantial enhancement in user experience for thousands of monthly visitors.
Soraya's prior roles encompassed website design, development and accessibility, demonstrating a commitment to compliance and excellence in all endeavors.
Soraya's prior roles encompassed website design, development and accessibility, demonstrating a commitment to compliance and excellence in all endeavors.
Tue, Dec. 10, 2024 · 1:00 pm (EST)
Discover how Princeton University leverages Pure, Elsevier’s Research Information Management System, to amplify research excellence, showcase top faculty, drive global collaborations, and lead innovation through initiatives like the Explore AI hub and Research with New Jersey.
Associate Director, Office of the Dean for Research (ODFR), Princeton University, New Jersey, USA
Rajiv is a member of the ODFR Information Technology (IT) team. His current responsibilities include managing strategic information resources, IT projects, data and analytics. He came to Princeton in 2010 from the consulting industry with extensive experience in economic, financial and industry analysis. Rajiv has an MBA in information management and finance from Rutgers Business School and a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) from Malaviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT) in India. He has completed the Management Development Certificate Program at Princeton and is a Salesforce Certified Administrator.
Customer Success Consultant, Research Intelligence - Pure, Elsevier
Bushra Patni is a Customer Success Consultant (SME) for Pure & SaaS Solutions at Elsevier.
She collaborates with Pure customers to expand on various use cases, ensuring they derive maximum value from the platform. By understanding their unique needs and challenges, she tailors solutions to optimize their use of Pure. Additionally, she conducts training sessions and provides ongoing support to help customers fully leverage the capabilities of Pure, ultimately enhancing their research and data management processes. Her proactive approach and in-depth knowledge foster strong partnerships and drive continuous improvement in customer satisfaction.
Her educational background comprises of a Master’s Degree in Management Information Systems and a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering.
She collaborates with Pure customers to expand on various use cases, ensuring they derive maximum value from the platform. By understanding their unique needs and challenges, she tailors solutions to optimize their use of Pure. Additionally, she conducts training sessions and provides ongoing support to help customers fully leverage the capabilities of Pure, ultimately enhancing their research and data management processes. Her proactive approach and in-depth knowledge foster strong partnerships and drive continuous improvement in customer satisfaction.
Her educational background comprises of a Master’s Degree in Management Information Systems and a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering.
