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
Department Chair
[email protected]
(218) 726-6351
Matthew Slattery
Matthew Slattery, PhD
Associate Professor
[email protected]
(218) 726-7223
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Marilyn Odean, MS

Program Director, Whiteside Institute for Clinical Research

218-726-7495
[email protected]

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Nils Arvold, MD

Medical Director, Whiteside Institute for Clinical Research

218.249.3081
[email protected]

Annette Rod
Annette Rod

Research Infrastructure Manager & Safety Officer, Office of Research Support

218-726-7475
[email protected]

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Clara Smoniewski PhD

Research Professional, Office of Research Support

218-726-7911 
[email protected]