Andrea Lawrance

Director (Carleton Office for Research Initiatives and Services); (Co-Chair Administrative)

Andrea Lawrance has served as Director of the Carleton Office for Research Initiatives and Services (CORIS) since 2018. Since joining Carleton University in 2011, she has played a key role in supporting research development and administration across the institution. Prior to her appointment as Director, she served as Interim Director of CORIS and spent nearly five and a half years as a Research Facilitator in Carleton’s Faculty of Science. 

Lawrance holds a PhD in Human Genetics from McGill University and a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from McMaster University. Her academic research focused on genetic and nutritional disturbances in folate metabolism and their effects on tumorigenesis in mouse models of colon cancer. She has co-authored several publications in leading journals in the field. 

As Director of CORIS, Lawrance provides strategic leadership for research development and administration. Her work includes implementing policies and procedures that support effective grant administration, advancing large interdisciplinary funding initiatives, and developing strategies to strengthen research capacity across all disciplines. She is particularly focused on facilitating high-quality applications for national and international research grants and awards while fostering a culture of collaboration and service excellence.