Administrative/Program Enrichment Core
Administrative/Program Enrichment Core
The University of Minnesota Nathan Shock Center (UMN NSC) aims to provide strategic scientific and educational leadership across its research cores through coordinated administrative oversight, regular team meetings, and structured evaluation processes. Weekly meetings among core directors (A/PEC) and monthly Executive Committee gatherings are used to monitor progress, address challenges, and reallocate resources as needed. Internal and external requests for core services undergo centralized review for feasibility and alignment with center priorities.
The Internal Advisory committee and the External Advisory committee each provide valuable feedback on research direction, core performance, and training opportunities. A website and shared internal drive further support communication, data sharing, and user engagement. Networking throughout the geroscience community is bolstered in collaboration with the NSC Coordinating Center (NSC3) and the American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR).
Administrative efforts also encompass financial oversight, tracking of scientific outputs, compliance with regulations, and support for training and collaborative research. The UMN NSC oversees pilot grants to promote entry into the field of aging biology and to generate preliminary data for NIH funding applications. These programs are coordinated with the Research and Development core and are monitored using clearly defined metrics, including publication output and resource utilization. With a strong focus on leadership, education, and translational science, the UMN NSC serves as a critical node in advancing the field of aging biology nationally.
Chastity Healy Dr. Paul Robbins Dr. Laura Niedernhofer
Program Manager UMN NSC Co-director UMN NSC Co-director
