The Research Development Core (RDC) supports cutting edge biological research on the comparative biology and energetics of aging. The RDC accomplishes this goal by administering the UAB NSC Pilot/Feasibility Grants program and by providing mentorship and support for UAB NSC grantees.

Core Leaders

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  John Hartman, M.D.

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  Liou Sun, M.D., Ph.D.

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  Anna Thalacker-Mercer. Ph.D.

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Core Responsibilities

• Advertises broadly for proposals for Pilot and/or Feasibility studies in comparative energetics of aging from faculty in all disciplines.
• Administers a review system that ensures optimal use of the Center’s research cores.
• Promotes interdisciplinary activities that leverage resources from a range of fields.
• Provides mentoring and support for the Pilot/Feasibility awardees.
• Identifies proposals exploring promising areas of research or seeking to address controversial areas in the basic biology of aging.
• Evaluates the Pilot/Feasibility Program success.
• Facilitates synergy and collaboration among awardees and other aging researchers.