INVESTIGATOR DEVELOPMENT CORE

Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta GA

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Abstract

PROJECT SUMMARY – INVESTIGATOR DEVELOPMENT CORE The primary goal of the Investigator Development Core (IDC) is to support the career development of post- doctoral fellows, junior faculty, and early-stage investigators in the area of prostate cancer research. In addition, the objectives of the IDC are to engage researchers across disciplines to promote interdisciplinary collaborations and address prostate cancer disparities from biological and social perspectives. The Center for Cancer Research and Therapeutic Development faculty members have complementary and integrated expertise and demonstrated an ongoing record of accomplishments in prostate cancer research. The program will support two pilot projects each year from a strong pipeline of pilot project applications with a potential pool of twenty prospective investigators who require funding to generate data for application to external granting agencies. A scientific committee will evaluate the pilot project proposals through a peer-review process before funding the projects. Also, the project-specific committee will provide mentoring support to pilot project recipients to promote their projects’ success. The proposed pilot projects are consistent with the NIH’s Roadmap for Medical Research, which acknowledges integrating behavioral and social science research with biological research in addressing health disparities. The proposed activities will strongly support the career development and enhancement of the competitiveness of diverse investigators, particularly early-stage investigators, in basic biomedical and behavioral sciences. In addition, the proposed plan for soliciting and evaluating research proposals, prioritizing projects, and monitoring their performance in achieving project goals will further enhance the investigator development and research capacity at Clark Atlantan University.