Sue Halligan

Sue Halligan is Senior Director of Research Programs, Grants and Operations for the Laboratory for Stem Cells and Tissue Engineering. With more than a decade of experience in biomedical research administration, she builds the foundation that lets the lab’s science move forward. She coordinates complex, multi-institutional research programs, guides grants from proposal to post-award, and fosters an environment where researchers can focus on discovery. Her favorite days in the lab are dissertation defenses, when she gets to watch students she has supported for years become independent scientists.

Affectionately known as the “Captain” of the GVN Lab, Sue keeps the ship running, whether that means managing a multi-site collaboration or being a steady presence amid inevitable challenges. If it’s broken, she’ll fix it; if it’s on her post-it, she’ll make it happen. Born and raised in Brooklyn, with near-telepathic recall of city streets and restaurants, Sue is the go-to for directions, last-minute calendar reminders, and everything in between. She is also a co-founder of Xylyx Bio (xylyxbio.com), a startup developing native biomaterials for regenerative applications.

Sue holds an M.S. in Biomedical Engineering from NYU Tandon School of Engineering and a B.S. in Physical Science from St. John’s University.