Prototype Construction Core

项目总结-原型建设核心(PCC) NEI赞助的斯坦因眼科研究所(SEI)调查人员的研究呼吁发展 以及创新的光谱、电生理、光学和机械系统的改进。至 为了满足这一需求，一种最先进的计算机数控(CNC)制造和工程 已经在SEI建立了设施。这一设施能够建造新的设备和 引导NEI调查人员进入未探索和令人兴奋的研究领域的工具。作为对.的回应 评审员在上次评审中对我们的模块结构进行了更改。在上一次 Cycle创新技术模块还包括生物化学和光谱设备 作为原型制造(机械车间)。两者都有极高的使用率，正如 评论者很容易被分开。因此，原型构建核心(PCC)模块具有 作为独立的核心被剥离出来，仍然是认购最多的公司之一。创新变革 已在PCC模块中进行了修改，在拟议的更新中包括： A.人员方面的改进，包括一名受过正式培训的数控机械师和一名副手 电子专业学位。 B.采购和更新最先进的制造设备。 C.改进了访问和可用性。扩大对校园内NEI补助金持有者的访问权限 需要独特的原型来进行实验。 D.培训(针对在计算机辅助设计和制造方面缺乏经验的人员)。 E.确定项目优先顺序，以简化制造效率，确定项目紧迫性 F.核心组件的协同使用。 G.促进合作关系，特别是临床和基础研究 拟议的和最近实施的变化将在我们的研究战略中详细讨论。

PROJECT SUMMARY - PROTOTYPE CONSTRUCTION CORE (PCC) The NEI sponsored research of investigators at the Stein Eye Institute (SEI) calls for the development and modification of innovative spectroscopic, electrophysiological, optical and mechanical systems. To support this need, a state-of-the-art computer numerical controlled (CNC) fabrication and engineering facility has been established at the SEI. This facility enables the construction of novel devices and instruments that lead NEI investigators into unexplored and exciting areas of research. In response to reviewers comments in the last review changes were made in our modular structure. In the previous cycle the Innovative Technology module included Biochemistry and Spectroscopy equipment as well as prototype fabrication (machine shop). Both had extremely heavy usage and as indicated by the reviewers could easily be separated. Therefore, the Prototype Construction Core (PCC) Module has been spun off as a separate core and is still one of the most heavily subscribed. Innovative changes have been made in the PCC module which in the proposed renewal include: A. Personnel improvements including a formally trained CNC mechanician with a secondary degree in electronics. B. Acquisition and updating of state of the art fabrication equipment. C. Improved Access and Availability. To extend access to NEI grant holders on the campus with need for unique prototypes for experimentation. D. Training (for personnel with little experience in computer aided design and fabrication). E. Project Prioritization to streamline efficiency in fabrication, determine project urgency F. Synergistic Use of the Core Components. G. Foster Collaborative Relationships, Particularly Clinical and Basic Research The proposed and recently implemented changes will be discussed in detail in our Research Strategy.