{"id":3029,"date":"2024-10-17T09:24:50","date_gmt":"2024-10-17T13:24:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/fhs-bap\/?page_id=3029"},"modified":"2024-10-24T11:22:37","modified_gmt":"2024-10-24T15:22:37","slug":"administrative-core","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/fhs-bap\/research\/programs-and-cores\/administrative-core\/","title":{"rendered":"Administrative Core"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">The goal of the administrative core is to provide a formal management and leadership infrastructure for the FHS-BAP.<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1132\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1132\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/fhs-bap\/profile\/lindsay-farrer-phd\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/fhs-bap\/files\/2023\/02\/lindsay-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-1132 size-thumbnail\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/fhs-bap\/files\/2023\/02\/lindsay-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/fhs-bap\/files\/2023\/02\/lindsay.jpg 222w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1132\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lindsay Farrer, PhD<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_343\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-343\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/fhs-bap\/about-us\/rhoda\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/fhs-bap\/files\/2022\/04\/rhoda-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Rhoda Au, PhD\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-343 size-thumbnail\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-343\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rhoda Au, PhD<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"3:1-3:326\">The Framingham Heart Study Brain Aging Program (FHS-BAP) serves as a central hub for coordinating and advancing research into Alzheimer&#8217;s disease (AD). Our program plays a pivotal role in integrating various FHS-BAP activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and fostering a collaborative research environment.<\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"5:1-5:29\">\n<p data-sourcepos=\"5:1-5:29\">\n<p data-sourcepos=\"5:1-5:29\">\n<p data-sourcepos=\"5:1-5:29\"><strong>Key Program Achievements:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"7:1-13:0\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"7:1-7:246\"><strong>Strategic Leadership:<\/strong> The program&#8217;s leadership has been instrumental in guiding the FHS-BAP initiative. Regular Steering Committee meetings facilitate effective coordination, problem-solving, and adherence to research compliance guidelines.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"8:1-8:297\"><strong>Research Stimulation:<\/strong> We have established a pilot grant program to encourage innovative AD research among early-career investigators and those new to the field. In 2024, three pilot grants were awarded to promising researchers in biomedical genetics, epidemiology, and computational biology.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"9:1-9:273\"><strong>Financial Management and Administrative Support:<\/strong> The program provides comprehensive financial oversight and administrative support to ensure the efficient operation of all FHS-BAP activities. This includes budget management, hiring, and reporting to funding agencies.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"10:1-10:286\"><strong>Research Innovation and Collaboration:<\/strong> FHS-BAP fosters a collaborative research environment by organizing regular science meetings and promoting research dissemination. These efforts have led to a significant increase in abstract submissions, grant applications, and publications.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"11:1-11:232\"><strong>Mentorship and Training:<\/strong> We are committed to nurturing the next generation of AD researchers. The program offers mentorship opportunities for undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral students, as well as early-career faculty.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"12:1-13:0\"><strong>Community Engagement:<\/strong> FHS-BAP actively engages with the broader research community through co-hosted seminars and symposia focused on AD. These events bring together leading experts and foster knowledge exchange.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"14:1-14:195\">By effectively addressing these key objectives, FHS-BAP is making substantial contributions to the field of Alzheimer&#8217;s disease research and advancing our understanding of this complex condition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The goal of the administrative core is to provide a formal management and leadership infrastructure for the FHS-BAP. The Framingham Heart Study Brain Aging Program (FHS-BAP) serves as a central hub for coordinating and advancing research into Alzheimer&#8217;s disease (AD). 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