The Administrative Core will conduct the planning, development, coordination and overall administration ofthis CORT so as to exploit translational research opportunities for the better understanding and treatment ofscleroderma. The Director will be Frank C. Arnett, MD and the Associate Director, Maureen D. Mayes, MD,MPH. A Scientific Advisory Committee including two External Advisors, two Internal Advisors, and a LayAdvisor will meet yearly and as necessary to review progress and to advise the leadership and investigators.An informaticist will help design and advise the CORT leadership on the most efficient and effectivebioinformatics systems.A key function of the Administrative Core will be to guarantee that each project pursues its specific aimsand informs the other projects of new scientific findings.At the same time, novel ideas and approaches, as well as additional investigators, will be attracted throughthe availability of Pilot and Feasibility Studies.This Core will be responsible for solicting, reviewing and selecing the most scientifically meritorious Pilotand Feasibility Studies in years 2 and 3.This Core also will continue to promote interactions, the sharing of information and resources, as well asscientific collaboration with the Scleroderma Registry and DNA Repository (which is directed by Dr. Mayeswho also is Associate Director of the CORT), as well as with other investigators and research projectsongoing at this and other institutions.A Data Sharing Plan is proposed as well as a modest Enrichment Program.
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