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.

Research Coordinator III

Ashton Monismith, RN, BSN, CCRP

Ashton is the lead Clinical Research Coordinator, managing complex oncology clinical research protocols for multiple federally funded, PI-initiated, industry-sponsored, and in-house clinical trials.

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).

RESEARCH ADMINISTRATOR II

Sean Hess, MBA

Sean is the lead Clinical Research and Grants Editor for both Gainesville and Jacksonville faculty. Sean has helped orchestrate nearly 30 successful grant applications for over $8.0 million in awards.

IRB COORDINATOR

Andrew Chadwick

Andrew is responsible for coordinating the Institutional Review Board (IRB) activities for Gainesville and Jacksonville faculty. He ensures that all research studies comply with ethical and regulatory standards

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.

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.