Administrative Core

项目摘要。行政核心构成了COBRE第二阶段中心的核心， 波多黎各大学的神经可塑性。因此，它将支持《公约》的三重目标， COBRE中心：1）开发和维护具有全国竞争力的生物医学研究计划 2）促进青少年的发展轨迹 研究人员向独立研究职业过渡; 3）支持COBRE 神经成像和电生理设施（NIEF）。行政核心包括所有 这一举措的方案方面，包括教师职业发展活动（实验室 管理，拨款写作，Mandarin pt准备）和神经科学研究基础设施 增强计划（研讨会系列，驻院神经科学家，年度波多黎各 神经科学会议，外展活动和学术合作伙伴关系）。行政核心 由一个具有良好业绩记录和运营经验的个人组成的团队组成， 管理大型多方面的研究和培训计划。核心的监督是 COBRE副主任Mark米勒博士的责任。米勒担任联络员， 计划及其评估模块，他协调与NIGMS官员的沟通。的 行政支助办公室将继续配备一个经验丰富的专职小组 包括：赠款管理人Bethzaida Birriel女士、会计师Brenda卡班女士和Sandra女士 菲利克斯，采购代理。所有的财政事务将在神经生物学研究所管理，一个免费的- 波多黎各医科大学教务长常设单位 校园研究所人员将处理授标后资金管理的大部分方面， 包括聘请技术人员，博士后和学生。最后，行政核心将协调 所有计划的评估和评价，包括独立外部评估的参与 评估和调查服务合作组织（CoopSEI）。行政 核心团队将组织年度COBRE务虚会和评估活动， 利益相关者会面，交流想法，报告进展情况，规划未来战略。本次会议将 作为主要论坛，编制和传播形成和 对COBRE中心的所有研究目标和方案倡议进行总结性评估。

Project Summary. The Administrative Core forms the nucleus of the COBRE Phase II Center for Neuroplasticity at the University of Puerto Rico. As such, it will support the three-fold objectives of the COBRE Center: 1) Develop and maintain a nationally competitive biomedical research program focused on the theme of Neuroplasticity; 2) Facilitate the developmental trajectory of junior investigators toward their transition to independent research careers; 3) Support the COBRE NeuroImaging and Electrophysiology Facility (NIEF). The Administrative Core incorporates all programmatic facets of this initiative, including Faculty Career Development Activities (Laboratory Management, Grant Writing, Manuscript Preparation) and Neuroscience Research Infrastructure Enhancement programs (Seminar Series, Neuroscientist-in-Residence, Annual Puerto Rico Neuroscience Conference, Outreach Activities, and Academic Partnerships). The Administrative Core is composed of a team of individuals with proven track records and experience in the operation and management of large multi-faceted research and training programs. Oversight of the Core is the responsibility of the COBRE Associate Director, Dr. Mark Miller. Miller serves as liaison between the program and its Evaluation Module and he coordinates communication with NIGMS officials. The Administrative Support Office will continue to be staffed by a highly experienced and dedicated team including: Ms. Bethzaida Birriel, Grants Administrator; Ms. Brenda Caban, Accountant; and Ms. Sandra Felix, Purchasing Agent. All fiscal matters will be managed at the Institute of Neurobiology, a free- standing unit under the Deanship of Academic Affairs of the University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus. Institute personnel will handle most aspects of the post-award administration of funds, including hiring of technicians, postdocs, and students. Finally the Administrative Core will coordinate all program appraisal and assessment, including the participation of an independent external evaluation group from Cooperativa de Servicios de Evaluación e Investigación (CoopSEI). The Administrative Core team will organize the Annual COBRE Retreat and Assessment Activity that will enable all stakeholders to meet, exchange ideas, report progress, and plan future strategies. This meeting will serve as the principal forum for developing and disseminating data required for formative and summative evaluation of all COBRE Center research objectives and programmatic initiatives.