Contact

Operating hours for the Office of Research & Innovation are Monday to Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. Most staff continue to work remotely, consistent with current stage 3 provincial restrictions. Select staff members are available in-person throughout the week. Please contact research @trentu.ca or dial 705-748-1011, ext. 7050 with any inquiries. A quick reference guide for emailing the office is available here:

Research Facilitators | researchsupport@trentu.ca

Grant applications, pre-award questions, agreements, eligibility

Certifications & Compliance | researchintegrity@trentu.ca

Research Ethics Board, Animal Care Committee, research integrity questions

Research Personnel Forms | research@trentu.ca

Research assistants, PDFs

Research Programs | researchprograms@trentu.ca

Canada Research Chair Program, Mitacs, internal grants and awards

Office of Research & Innovation 

Dr. Cathy Bruce, (Acting) Vice-President Office of Research  & Innovation
Phone: 705-748-1011 ext. 7601
Email:  cathybruce@trentu.ca

Dr. Cathy Bruce is the acting Vice-president Research and Innovation at Trent University.With 17 years of proven leadership in the Trent Community, Professor Bruce was most recently the Dean of Education, Teaching and Learning at Trent University (since 2016). Her  research   focuses on mathematics learning and the role of spatial reasoning and self-efficacy in that learning. Fun Fact: She has two grown sons and enjoys traveling (when possible!) where she finds very good chocolate along the way.

Christopher Rooney, (Acting) Director, Office of Research & Innovation 
Phone: 705-748-1011 ext. 7209
Email:  chrisrooney@trentu.ca

Christopher Rooney is the acting Director in the research office. A big part of his role is to support and lead the amazing service team that is dedicated to the review and administration of research awards, the conduct of compliance activities, and the provision of high quality support services. He is also responsible for helping to enhance the service culture, facilitating new research initiatives, and identifying potential collaborations and funding opportunities. Fun Fact: Together with his wife Meggie, he has two   amazing little girls named Lyla and Rosa, and a wonderful Cavachon named Daisy. In his spare time, he is also working on a PhD in Canadian Studies through the Frost Centre.

Ashley Horne, Research Engagement Advisor 
Phone: 705-748-1011 ext. 6241
Email:  ashleyhorne@trentu.ca

The Research Engagement Advisor is responsible for administering communications, governance and external relations priorities for the Vice President, Research & Innovation and the Office of Research & Innovation and also serves in a liaison position for collaborative activities between Trent’s research enterprise and Cleantech Commons at Trent University. Fun Fact: Ashley and her daughter Brenna represent first and second generation Trent alum in their family. 

Alex Kuhne, Research Operations Administrative Coordinator
Phone: 705-748-1011 ext. 7050
Email: akuhne@trentu.ca

Provides administration assistance for operational and cyclical tasks related to; research projects, major grants application, project tracking, budgeting, meeting support, event scheduling, metrics collection, reporting, communication, and maintenance of files. Fun Fact: Alex is a two-time Trent graduate.

Jamie Muckle, Coordinator, Research Conduct and Reporting
Phone: 705-748-1011 ext. 7896
Email:  jmuckle@trentu.ca

The Coordinator, Research Conduct and Reporting facilitates Trent's compliance with all regulatory requirements related to the following areas: Research Ethics; Animal Care; Bio-safety and Radiation safety, and the Policy on Human Remains. This involves acting as the administrative point of support and expertise for regulatory and compliance issues for members of the Trent research community. 

Sean Lockwood, Research Facilitator 
Phone: 705-748-1011 ext. 7674
Email: seanlockwood@trentu.ca

Research development, proposal review, and grant administration for all faculty at Trent University. Fun Fact: Sean has a very energetic rescue dog from Greece who is part border collie and part greyhound (as far as he can tell!).

Inna Seviaryna, Research Facilitator 
Phone: 705-748-1011 ext. 6186
Email: innaseviaryna@trentu.ca

Research development, proposal review, and grant administration for all faculty at Trent University. 

Alexander Lawrie, Strategic Research Partnerships Liaison
Phone: 705-748-1011 ext. 6299
Email: alawrie@trentu.ca

Supporting the administrative tasks to enable the continued growth of a host of key internal and external partnerships that advance the university’s research mandate on a global basis including the major new partnership with the University of Guyana and a variety of other organizations doing work in Guyana, administrative support related to paid student research projects and required administrative liaising  as well as the administrative tracking and monitoring for the Research Office key performance indicators. Lastly, acting as the Research Office liaison with Trent in Durham.

Jason Allen, Manager, Animal Care 
Phone: 705-748-1011 ext. 7267
Email:  jallen@trentu.ca

Manages facilities, personnel, and programming for animal science related work in support of the Trent Animal Care Committee and Office of Research. Fun Fact: Jason has worked with approximately 100 species with representatives from all kinds of animals in captivity. The kinds of animals range from common species in science such as rodents and fish, to more exotic animals such as 14-inch giant millipedes or alpaca. The list continues to grow! 

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The Office of Research works closely with the Dean of Science and Staff in Science Facilities to support research operations at Trent.

Chris Williams, Science Facilities Manager, Office of the Dean (Science)
Phone: 705 748-1011 ext. 7061
Email:  Cwilliams@trentu.ca

Chris Williams has been the Science Facilities Manager since 1997. Working with Angela Sikma, the role of the  Science Facilities  group  is to support Scientific Research and Teaching by ensuring that Faculty have the appropriate space, services and resources to do their work. Chris is also the Radiation Safety Officer, Biosafety Officer and the Laser Safety Officer for the university.  Chris is an  aluminus of Trent (‘84) and holds a BSC (Hon) and MSc (Watershed Ecosystems). Fun Fact: With his wife Manon, they have raised two children, one who graduated from Trent a few years ago. 

Angela Sikma, Science Facilities Assistant, Office of the Dean (Science)
Phone: 705 748-1011 ext. 6253
Email:  angelasikma@trentu.ca

Angela Sikma started at Trent working in Finance as a buyer and returned to her science roots when she joined Science Facilities. She is part of a team that supports scientific research and teaching. Fun Facts: In her spare time, Angela can be found working on their 4th generation family farm. Two of her children are at Trent: her daughter in her final year biomedical science and her son in 1st year business.

Mailing Address:

1600 West Bank Drive
Trent University
Peterborough, Ontario
CANADA K9L 0G2

Office of Research & Innovation Location and Information  

Enwayaang (ENW) 344
Symons Campus
Telephone: 705.748.1011 x7050
Email: research@trentu.ca
Hours: 9am - 4:30pm

Office of Restricted Funds Accounting 

Monica Howes, Manager, Research Accounting
Phone: 705-748-1011 ext.
Email: monicahowes@trentu.ca

To support and oversee the Research Accounting Team as they work with Researchers to administer their grants and awards, prepare financial reporting and provide compliance support. Working collaboratively with both the Finance Department and the Office of Research and Innovation to provide a cohesive service to Research Account Holders. Fun fact: Monica has climbed to the top of a Swiss Alp.

Janin Deason, Restricted Funds Accountant (Researchers A-G)
Phone: 705-748-1011 ext. 6132
Email:  janindeason@trentu.ca

Works with Researchers with last name A-G to prepare financial reporting and ensuring compliance with Trent policy as well as funder policies and guidelines. Fun Fact: Janin is a Trent Alumni and a CPA, CMA.  She enjoys horse-back riding (English style) and singing.  She also likes volunteering in the community and has been sitting on the Board of a daycare for many years.

Kerri Cassalman, Restricted Funds Accountant (Researchers H-O)
Phone: 705-748-1011 ext. 7697
Email:  kerricassalman@trentu.ca

Manages financial portfolios and prepares all financial reports for all research and trust accounts. Fun Fact: Kerri likes to make and decorate sugar cookies.

Emmalyne Sullivan, Restricted Funds Accountant (Researchers P-Z) [On Leave to Fall 2022]
Phone: 705-748-1011 ext. 6613
Email: esullivan@trentu.ca

Emmalyne provides financial support for grants and awards for Researchers that have last names that start with P-Z. Fun Fact: Cooking is her passion and she loves to travel!

Tania Dearling, Restricted Funds Clerk
Phone: 705-748-1011 ext. 7556
Email:  taniadearling@trentu.ca

Tania provides administrative support for research and trust account holders and the Restricted Funds Accounting team. Services provided to the restricted funds community include interpreting Trent University and granting agency policies and procedures, invoicing granting agencies and receiving funding, and restricted funds Accounts Payable and Chrome River expertise. Fun Fact: Tania joined Trent University in 2006 and obtained her certificate in Research Administration in 2019.  She enjoys spending time at the cottage with her husband and three beautiful daughters and cake decorating.   

Mailing Address:

1600 West Bank Drive
Trent University
Peterborough, Ontario
CANADA K9L 0G2

Office of Restricted Funds Accounting

Enwayaang (ENW) 344
Symons Campus
Hours: 9am - 4:30pm