supply resources, and equipment. Finally, the Program Director, together with Mr. Haas, will appropriately review requests for allocation offunds for travel, and priority will be given to Investigators presenting original research related to the ProgramProject and its integrating theme.Scientific Responsibilities A vital part of the Program Director's responsibilities is to continually challenge the Program Project leadersso that they are continuing to pursue new scientific ideas related to the central theme and ensure optimal effortto achieve the Specific Aims as outlined. To succeed in this effort will require optimal use of both the Internaland External Advisory Committees. The Internal Advisory Committee has been formed, and if the ProgramProject Grant is funded, an External Advisory Committee will be formed as well.The primary responsibility of the Advisory Committees will be to evaluate the general progress andconduct of the PPG, as well as the level of interaction among the PPG participants. Specifically:provide input on the interrelatedness of the research and the role of each individual project in thecentral theme of the PPG; provide input on the collaborative aspects of the PPG and evaluate inter-project utilization of research findings and resources; provide their expertise on any other activity topromote closer collaboration and communication among projects. The Program Director will thenschedule meeting(s) with project leaders to discuss. Prior to the meeting, study and projectrecommendations received from the Advisory Committee(s) will be distributed to all Project/Coreleaders. The Program and Project Directors will then: a) examine data from the protocols todetermine criteria for modification or termination of protocol(s) to more efficiently address the centralhypothesis of the PPG ; b) monitor the synergy and interrelationships among the projects and cores;c) forward a summary to Advisory Committee members of the specific actions taken to address theirrecommendations; d) schedule additional meetings as necessary.PHS 398/2590 (Rev.09/04, Reissued4/2006) Page 277 Continuation Format Page
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