This subproject is one of many research subprojects utilizing the resources provided by a Center grant funded by NIH/NCRR. The subproject and investigator (PI) may have received primary funding from another NIH source, and thus could be represented in other CRISP entries. The institution listed is for the Center, which is not necessarily the institution for the investigator. The administrative component of the Center for Biomedical Research (CBR) is designed to support and enhance the research infrastructure within the RCMI program and to facilitate the meeting of its objectives and goals. As such, the staff of the CBR provides broad support services to faculty and oversees the administration and management of RCMI program activities. The focus for the period proposed in this application is to strengthen the Tuskegee University s research infrastructure and to: promote the theme of Biomedical Research and the Ph.D. Program in the Biomedical Sciences. This is accomplished by: 1. advancing interdisciplinary research through the establishment of mentored relationships between senior and junior faculty at TU and abroad resulting in proposal development 2. increasing and improving communication within the University and with outside agencies to maximize funding, thereby expanding research opportunities for faculty. 3. strengthening the support services of the CBR that relate to proposal, article, and manuscript development, 4. strengthening the proficiency of grants management 5. enhancing dialogue with the University's administration and academic units, 6. sponsoring seminars, symposia and other activities to improve research, and 7. encouraging and assisting faculty to become more involved in peer review activities (including submission of peer-reviewed publications, grant review boards, and presentation of work at major scientific meetings.). During the past year the CBR has co-sponsored six seminar presentations; all by individuals from outside institutions and one cancer symposium which included presentations from four well-known scientists also from outside institutions. Meetings and recommendations of the Internal and External Advisory Committees have resulted in improved communication, increased funding through indirect costs return, additional faculty and new equipment.
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