Who We Are

Our Office for Research Support team members are located on each floor of the Medical School, Duluth campus. We invite you to reach out to our Office as a one-stop-shop for all research-related questions and activities. 

Cathy McCarty
Catherine McCarty, PhD, MPH, HEC-C
Professor and Associate Dean for Research
cathy@umn.edu
(218) 726-6351
Matthew Slattery
Matthew Slattery, PhD
Associate Professor
mslatter@umn.edu
(218) 726-7223
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Marilyn Odean, MS

Program Director, Whiteside Institute for Clinical Research

218-726-7495
modean@d.umn.edu

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Nils Arvold, MD

Medical Director, Whiteside Institute for Clinical Research

218.249.3081
nils.arvold@slhduluth.com

Annette Rod
Annette Rod

Research Infrastructure Manager & Safety Officer, Office of Research Support

218-726-7475
arod@d.umn.edu

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Clara Smoniewski PhD

Research Professional, Office of Research Support

218-726-7911 
smoni002@d.umn.edu