Administrative Core

The Administrative Core will be responsible for the oversight and coordination of the MDCRC, as well as stimulate collaboration and interest by outside scientists and scientists within the associated institutions. The core will oversee the disbursement of information within the center, the allocation of resources, and will provide the administrative structure required to fulfill the goals of the Muscular Dystrophy Cooperative Research Center.

The specific aims of the administrative core are:

1) To coordinate the activities and interactions of the Projects and Cores through regular meetings, seminars, and correspondence.

2) To review utilization of funds and suggest cost-efficient use and possible savings to insure the best utilization.

3) To provide oversight support and advice for the Director and Co-director by monitoring and reporting the activities of the center.

4) To support interaction and collaboration with the scientific and lay communities to develop relevant goals for the MDCRC within the center, as well as the NIH Science office to develop mutual MDCRC goals for research activity between Centers.

5) To promote the use of the core facilities among researchers within the UW and other institutions using multiple mechanisms such as brochures, websites, and presentations.

he Administrative Core will consist of Jeffrey Chamberlain, Center Director, and will serve on the Executive committee; Roberta Miller who will provide administrative assistance in financial and scientific progress reporting, coordination and scheduling of events and center related travel, and disbursement of center information and products for collaboration; and a work study student to assist in maintenance of mechanisms of data disbursement.