About the CardioPulmonary Vascular Biology COBRE

The overall purpose of the Administrative Core of the CardioPulmonary Vascular Biology COBRE is to facilitate the research activities and career development of junior investigators who will go on to successfully apply for independent research support and become independent investigators. These objectives will be met by a comprehensive program of mentored individual research projects plus a career development curriculum.

The objectives of the Administrative Core are:

  • The Overall Goals of the Administrative Core of the CardioPulmonary Vascular Biology (CPVB) Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) during Phase II are to sustain the successes of Phase I and to expand the scope and visibility of vascular biology research in Rhode Island.

  • Identify promising junior faculty investigating vascular biology and support their professional and scientific development.

  • Manage activities that enhance career development of investigators and vascular biology research in Rhode Island.

  • Organize and manage administrative functions of the COBRE including committee meetings, communication, website maintenance, data collection for investigator tracking and evaluation, financial management, and Progress Reports.

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