Dr. Svendsen will have overall responsibility for directing the AdministrativeCore. Dr. Svendsen is specifically responsible for ensuring that regular research meetings are scheduled, i.e.the monthly meetings of the Pi's and senior group members, semiannual meetings of professional staff withthe Internal Advisory Committee, and annual meetings with the External Advisory Committee. He will leadthese meetings and moderate the discussions. These meetings, plus daily interactions among programscientists and staff, will ensure that vigorous scientific interactions are maintained within the program project.Dr. Svendsen will also ensure that scientific reports and continuation applications are written and submitted ina timely manner.A research manager to be appointed will assist Dr. Svendsen in the daily administration of the program. SueGilbert will be responsible for organizing meetings, keeping minutes, organizing travel and assisting withpublications. The financial administration of the program will be handled in the Waisman Center.A. RESOURCESa. LocationThis program project will be based at the Waisman Center. The laboratories of Doctors Mitchell, Zhang andSvendsen are all within close proximity to each other, thereby facilitating interactions and communication. Thefinancial administration will be handled in the Waisman Center.b. Office space and equipmentThe Waisman Center has available office space for the Research Manager and administrative support, as wellas basic computers, printers, and general supplies. However, we will need to purchase a new computer formanagement of the program project.B. RESEARCH PLANa. Authority of DirectorDr. Svendsen, as the program director, will be responsible for filing all progress reports and coordinating jointpublications arising from this work. He will ensure that the aims of each project are carried through and thatthe results are made available to each group through regular monthly meetings. He will work closely with theResearch Manager (yet to be named) and Sue Gilbert.PHS 398/2590 (Rev.09/04, Reissued 4/2006) Page 211 Continuation Format Page
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