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.
RDC Leader
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Liou Sun, M.D., Ph.D.
RDC Co-Leader
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Anna Thalacker-Mercer. Ph.D.
RDC Co-Leader
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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.