David has been in working research administration for the past 30+ years. Over that period, he has held contracting and leadership roles at four different R1 institutions: Ohio State University, Colorado State University, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and currently performing as the Director of Sponsored Programs Administration at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. In his current role he provides pre-award oversight of all extramurally funded research related grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts, including investigator initiated clinical trials.