Moving Forward in the Efficient Management and Use of Core Facilities

For the past year, NIH and the extramural research community have been working collectively to improve core facility access and management. Core facilities are centralized, shared resources that provide biomedical researchers with access to instruments, technologies and services as well as expert consultation. Many NIH institutes and centers invest in core resources at research institutions throughout the nation.

Join NIH and members of the core facility community for a two-day conference designed to provide updates on issues such as:

    * Maximizing the use and efficiency of existing NIH-funded core facilities
    * Developing effective training programs for core facility directors
    * Exploring software options for enhancing administrative management of core facilities
    * Creating a national registry of core resources
    * Standardizing compliance with OMB Circular A21

This free event, which is open to the public and will be webcast, also will feature poster sessions and software demonstrations. Early registration is strongly encouraged due to space limitations. Individuals with disabilities who need sign language interpreters and/or reasonable accommodation should contact Monica Barnette at 301-650-8660 or mbarnette@palladianpartners.com and/or the Federal Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339 at least five days prior to the event.

For more information and to register, visit www.palladianpartners.com/NCRRCoreFacilities/.

Contact Information
Sylvia Parsons
parsonss@mail.nih.gov
(301) 435-0860