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About AllerGen

Administrative Centre


AllerGen's Administrative Centre, located at McMaster University, facilitates the day-to-day functions and activities of the Network.

Overseen by the Managing Director, the Administrative Centre staff includes administration, communications, IT and financial professionals. Through various network events, initiatives and committees, the administrative staff facilitates and coordinates activities and programs geared at networking, professional and student development, research opportunities, commercialization and knowledge mobilization.

The Administrative Centre is responsible for managing activities and programs, facilitating collaboration between people and organizations, providing support at workshops and meetings, and promoting Network development and advancement through public relations, marketing and fundraising initiatives.

 AllerGen Administrative Centre Staff - 2010

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Judah Denburg MD, FRCP(C)
Scientific Director and CEO
The Scientific Director and CEO provides overall leadership and strategic direction to the Network, with particular emphasis on the research programme and partnerships.
Telephone:  905-525-9140 ext. 26502
info@allergen-nce.ca


Diana Royce, EdD
Managing Director and COO
The Managing Director is responsible for implementation of the strategic plan and overall Network operations.
Telephone:  905-525-9140 ext. 26502
dianaroyce@sympatico.ca


Liz Dzaman
Executive Assistant and Corporate Secretary
Liz provides administrative support to AllerGen's decision-making bodies, the senior executive team and maintains Netwok contact databases.
Telephone 905-525-9140 ext. 26502
lizdzaman@allergen-nce.ca


José Mangles
Manager, Research and Partnerships
Manages AllerGen's research and IP portfolio, as well as facilitates the development of additional sources of partnership and support for the Network-supported research.
Telephone: 905-525-9140 ext. 26092
josemangles@allergen-nce.ca


 

Marta Rudyk, B. Comm
Manager, Communications and Knowledge Mobilization
Primary contact for Communications and Media & Public Relations. Oversees Knowledge Mobilization through networking and knowledge dissemination events.
Telephone: 905-525-9140 ext. 26641
martarudyk@allergen-nce.ca


 

Carol Ridsdale
Finance Officer
Carol provides human resources, network accounting and financial support services.
Telephone: 905-525-9140 ext. 26643
carolridsdale@allergen-nce.ca


 

Michelle Harkness
Highly Qualified Personnel (HQP) and Events Coordinator
Provides project administration, communications and coordination of AllerGen’s high priority, high profile Network HQP’s
Telephone:  905-525-9140 ext. 26633
michelleharkness@allergen-nce.ca


 

April O'Connell
Administrative Coordinator, Research and Partnerships
Administrative support to the Research and Partnerships Portfolio
Telephone:  905-525-9140 ext. 26553
apriloconnell@allergen-nce.ca


 

 FIELD OFFICERS

Kevin McDuffie

Kevin McDuffie
Business Development Consultant
Kevin provides the Network with advice and services related to Network Intellectual Property.
Telephone:  905-525-9140 ext. 26502
info@allergen-nce.ca


Beverly Sheridan

Beverly Sheridan
Business Development Consultant
Beverly provides the Network with advice and services related to Network Intellectual Property.
Telephone: 905-525-9140 ext. 26502
info@allergen-nce.ca


 

Marcel Mongeon
Business Development Consultant
Marcel provides the Network with advice and services related to Network Intellectual Property.
Telephone:  905-525-9140 ext. 26502
info@allergen-nce.ca