Hello everyone,
I am pleased to officially welcome Marta Gerasymchuk to the Office of Research and Innovation Services (ORIS) as our new Partnerships and Commercialization Coordinator. Marta has been serving in this role on an interim basis since July 2025, during which time she’s made valuable contributions to our research facilitation efforts and built strong connections with both internal and external partners.
Marta brings a rich and diverse background to the team, including dual PhDs in Biomolecular Sciences and Pathological Physiology, two postdoctoral programs, and over 15 years of experience in biomedical research, teaching, and partnership development. Before joining the University of Lethbridge, Marta served as an Associate Professor of Pathological Physiology at a Medical University in Ukraine for 12 years. She is also an international medical graduate and has consulted for pharmaceutical companies here in Canada. Her work with Mitacs Accelerate projects and recent completion of the University of Alberta’s Intellectual Property Strategy and Management course have further strengthened her expertise in technology transfer and commercialization.
In 2023, Marta was honored with the University of Lethbridge Volunteer Award for her outstanding contributions to the campus and Lethbridge community. She is passionate about helping researchers translate their work into real-world impact and is excited to continue supporting the growth of our innovation ecosystem.
Marta begins her new position officially today, October 15, 2025. Please do not hesitate to reach out to her at oris.pcc@uleth.ca.
Congratulations, Marta!
The grants team in Research and Innovation Services includes:
* Dr Esther Ekpe Adewuyi, Research Facilitator, Natural Sciences and Engineering, oris.nserc@uleth.camailto:oris.nserc@uleth.ca (403) 329-2101 * Dr Keiko McFarland (On Leave). Dr Nicole Van Rootselaar, Research Facilitator, Health & Medical Sciences, oris.health@uleth.camailto:oris.health@uleth.ca (403) 332-4433. * Dr Campbell Peat, Research Facilitator, Social Sciences, Humanities & Fine Arts, oris.sshrc@uleth.camailto:oris.sshrc@uleth.ca (403) 332-4487 * Dr Nicole Van Rootselaar, Research Facilitator, Internal Research Grants and RMS Support, oris.internal@uleth.camailto:oris.internal@uleth.ca, * Dr Marta Gerasymchuk, Partnership and Commercialization Coordinator, oris.pcc@uleth.camailto:oris.pcc@uleth.ca (403) 329-2406 * Penny Pickles, Manager, Research Initiatives and Institutional Grants, oris.initiatives@uleth.camailto:oris.initiatives@uleth.ca (403) 380-1801 * Danika Dorchak, Research Ethics Officer, research.ethics@uleth.camailto:research.ethics@uleth.ca and/or animal.ethics@uleth.camailto:animal.ethics@uleth.ca (403) 382-7198 * Dr Olusola Fasunwon, Director, Research and Innovation Services, oris.director@uleth.camailto:oris.director@uleth.ca (403) 329-2034
The full staff listing for the Office of Research and Innovation Services can be found at: Research and Innovation Services | University of Lethbridgehttps://www.ulethbridge.ca/directory/department/b5bfa1b9-bef8-4055-8ae2-16d814e4f28a.
If you are applying for a research grant or need help connecting with collaborators, please reach out to the appropriate research facilitator.
Warm regards,
Sola
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Olusola Fasunwon, PhD., P.Geo.
Director, Office of Research & Innovation Services
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