Administrator of the Month: September 2026

We received heartfelt nominations for the September 2026 administrator of the month! To nominate someone for recognition, please email Melanie Kirk.

Robyn Osborne, Assistant Director, Substrate Services Core & Research Support (SSCRS)

We would like to congratulate Robyn Osborne, Assistant Director of SSCRS, on the recent publication of her first book chapter, titled, "Standard Operating Procedures in Biorepositories and Biobanks," which appears in the fifth edition of Cryopreservation and Freeze-Drying Protocols (2026).

"I am not at all surprised to see Robyn recognized for her expertise in this arae. Having worked alongside her for many years, I have seen firsthand the depth of knowledge and commitment to quality that she brings to our work. Robyn has been instrumental in achieving and maintaining our CAP Biorepository Accreditation, helping to translate rigorous quality standards into the standards of practice and practices that guide our operations everyday. I am incredibly proud to see her share that expertise with the broader biobanking community through this publication. Congrats, Robyn—this recognition is very well deserved."

—Marybeth Joshi, MPH
Director, SSCRS

"Congratulations to Robyn on her recent book chapter publication. This achievement reflects Robyn's long-standing commitment to excellence in biospecimen processing, biobanking, and cryopreservation. Over the years, she has been instrumental in developing the quality systems, SOPs, and best practices that ensure the integrity of specimens running through SSCRS to support research across the department and the School of Medicine. Those of us who have had the privilege of working with Robyn know that her dedication to quality is unwavering, and this publication is a well-deserved recognition of the expertise and passion she brings to the field."

—Jennifer Janes, MBA
Administrative Director for Research