The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Multidisciplinary Clinical Research Center (MCRC) is a multidisciplinary program designed to foster and promote research related to the causes, diagnoses, treatments and improved care of patients with arthritis and musculoskeletal diseases. The Administrative Core of the MCRC is specifically designed to coordinate MCRC activities while facilitating interactions and collaborations, promoting scientific development, performing continuous evaluation of ongoing MCRC programs, and setting the strategic agenda forthe MCRC. The Administrative Core will enable optimal coordination of the various MCRC components through its committees and regularly scheduled meetings and seminars serving to enhance communication and scientific development among the various nvestigators. To assist the Center Director in his effort to ensure the highest quality in the operation of the UAB-MCRC, four committees have been established: the UAB-MCRC Executive Committee, the Internal Advisory Committee, the External Advisory Committee, and the Data Safety and Monitoring Committee. These advisory groups will counsel and assist the Center Director in maximizing the strengths of the MCRC's projects, as well as in identifying and correcting any weaknesses. The Executive Committee members will be liaisons (Neurobehavioral Medicine; Epidemiology, Outcomes, and Prevention; Experimental Therapeutics and Biomarkers; Genetics and Functional Genomics; Immunology, Autoimmunity, and Inflammation; and Bone, Cartilage, and Connective Tissue). The personnel of the Administrative Core are highly motivated and experienced and will assist the Director and Associate Director by ensuring efficient communications, scheduling and other appropriate logistical support and fiscal responsibility in the operation of the MCRC.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
Type
Comprehensive Center (P60)
Project #
5P60AR064172-03
Application #
8931702
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZAR1-KM (M1))
Program Officer
Wang, Yan Z
Project Start
2013-09-16
Project End
2018-07-31
Budget Start
2015-08-01
Budget End
2016-07-31
Support Year
3
Fiscal Year
2015
Total Cost
$824,361
Indirect Cost
$234,363
Name
University of Alabama Birmingham
Department
Internal Medicine/Medicine
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
063690705
City
Birmingham
State
AL
Country
United States
Zip Code
35294
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