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.

If you are applying for a research grant or need help connecting with collaborators, please reach out to the appropriate research facilitator.

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Olusola Fasunwon, PhD., P.Geo.

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