Research Staff

The staff in the Research and Editorial Office of the Department of Radiation Oncology manage the research publication process, pre-awards grants process, promotion and tenure process, and clinical research process – including retrospective studies and prospective clinical trials – for the faculty and residents of the Department of Radiation Oncology. Please see below for more specific information on the staff and how to contact them.

Research Administration Manager

Kari Bastow

Kari is the Research Administration Manager responsible for overseeing the Radiation Oncology Research and Editorial Office, which provides support to the Radiation Oncology faculty in both Gainesville and Jacksonville.

Leading Research Team efforts

Director, Analytic Services

Chris Morris, M.S.

Chris conducts statistical analysis of all outcomes research at both the Department of Radiation Oncology in Gainesville and the University of Florida Health Proton Therapy Institute (UFHPTI).

Ensuring accuracy in outcomes

Clinical Research Coordinator I

Amy Carrao-Tackett, MPH

Amy provides extensive support to our faculty and medical residents in both Gainesville and Jacksonville. Her responsibilities include managing data for our clinical trials and editing manuscripts for faculty and residents.

Managing data and research publications

Marketing Communications Specialist

Liza Winthrop Grammel

Liza assists in strategic planning; patient, alumni and staff-centered communications; the development of publications and marketing materials; and the coordination of the annual research seminar.

Getting the word out for RadOnc