Business Office
Fueling research at Beckman
The Beckman Business Office supports the institute’s groundbreaking research by managing sponsored awards and day-to-day financial and accounting needs. From proposal submissions and post-award management to financial reporting, purchasing, travel and reimbursements, we keep operations running smoothly and in full compliance.
Fueling research at Beckman
The Beckman Business Office supports the institute’s groundbreaking research by managing sponsored awards and day-to-day financial and accounting needs. From proposal submissions and post-award management to financial reporting, purchasing, travel and reimbursements, we keep operations running smoothly and in full compliance.
Our office was reorganized in November 2023 into three specialized teams:
Proposal Team
From planning to submission, the Proposal Team coordinates all grant proposals to help secure research funding.
Post Award Team
Once funding is awarded, the Post Award Team manages all financial activity related to sponsored research.
Business Services Team
Focused on non-grant funding, the Business Services Team delivers accounting and compliance support across the Institute.
Meet the Business Services Team
Together, we’re committed to providing exceptional support to Beckman’s world-class researchers—empowering discovery through sound financial stewardship.
Proposal Team
Dedicated support for research funding applications
ngoc thien an Nguyen
Email: [email protected]
Xiang Zhu
Email: [email protected]
Meet Xiang and Annie, your go-to partners for sponsored research proposals. They’re here to make the process smoother by:
- Explaining what’s needed for the application
- Creating budgets that fit your project
- Helping pull everything together
- Double-checking for compliance with sponsor and university rules
- Working with the university's Sponsored Research Administration to get your proposal ready for submission
Proposal submission policy
Post-Award Team
Helping you manage your funded research
Lynne Franco
Email: [email protected]
Dawn Quinley
Email: [email protected]
Meet Dawn, Hollis, and Lynne—your go-to team once your project is funded. They’re here to help keep your grant running smoothly from start to finish by:
- Liaising with SPA
- Setting up awards and budgets
- Reviewing travel and expenses for compliance
- Reviewing HR appointments on grants
- Completing financial reports and close-out
- Interpreting sponsor and university rules
Who's your post-award contact?
Dawn: Faculty last names that start with A through F
Hollis: Faculty last names that start with G through R
Lynne: Faculty last names that start with S through Z
Business Services Team
Your partners for non-grant financial support
Formerly known as the Finance Team
Teresha Bossingham
Email: [email protected]
Stephanie Peyton
Email: [email protected]
Sandy, Teresha, and Wendy handle the day-to-day finances for Beckman’s state, ICR, self-supporting and gift accounts. They bring expertise and efficiency to a wide range of tasks, including:
- Serving as Department Card Managers for P-cards and T-cards
- Reviewing reimbursements, travel expenses and HR appointments
- Processing contracts, student awards and payments
- Reviewing and calculating service rates for Beckman’s core facilities and service centers
- Managing monthly billlings and finances for Ted's Café
- Overseeing CFOP setup, updates and closures
Business office leadership
Michelle Griffen
Email: [email protected]
Beckman Accounting and Reporting System
The Beckman Accounting and Reporting System, or BARS, is Beckman’s financial shadow system that is available to all faculty, researchers and postdoctoral research associates who have funding at the Beckman Institute.
Log into BARS with your netID and password to review your monthly financial statements, to see expenditure details or to learn who to contact with questions or concerns. Reports include transaction information through yesterday’s close of business. Use these step-by-step instructions (which download as a Word Document) or contact the Beckman Grants or Finance Teams for assistance.
Helpful resources and links
- The Beckman Business Office follows all Office of Business and Financial Services policies and procedures
- The Department Card Manager supervises, administers and monitors T-Card and P-Card activity. Find related forms here. Teresha Bossingham serves this role for Beckman.
- The Unit Security Contact requests Enterprise System access via the applicable method, application or form. Michelle Griffen serves this role for Beckman.
- Sponsored projects cost principles
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