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Pilot Core
Specific aims of the Pilot Core
The specific aims of the Pilot Core are to
- Develop a system of mentoring support and faculty development programs that focus on enhancing investigators' knowledge and skills in biobehavioral research;
- Oversee implementation of four pilot or feasibility biobehavioral studies in year 1 and select and oversee two or more pilot or feasibility studies in each of years 2 and 3;
- Provide patient safety and data management oversight for funded studies;
- Facilitate dissemination of research findings among a variety of disciplines and among the public.
Pilot Core members
Shawn Kneipp, PhD, RN, Director
Assistant Professor
Department of Health Care Environment & Systems
skneipp@nursing.ufl.edu
Gary Stevens, PhD, Statistician
Research Associate Professor
Division of Biostatistics
College of Medicine
gstevens@biostat.ufl.edu
Charlene Krueger, PhD, RN
Assistant Professor
Department of Women, Children, & Family Nursing
ckrueger@nursing.ufl.edu
Nancy Menzel, PhD, ARNP, BC, COHN-S
Assistant Professor
Department of Health Care Environment & Systems
nmenzel@nursing.ufl.edu
Administrative Core
Specific aims of the Administrative Core
The specific aims of the Administrative Core are to
- Ensure fiscal accountability and viability of the BRC;
- Develop and manage the shared resources of the BRC;
- Coordinate/support the educational programs offered by the Pilot Core and those offered outside the BRC;
- Coordinate evaluation activities in accordance with the Evaluation Plan;
- Disseminate/publicize information about BRC activities;
- Increase the number of faculty members and graduate students participating in BRC-sponsored research.
Administrative Core members
Joyce Stechmiller, PhD, ARNP, Director
Associate Professor
Department of Adult & Elderly Nursing
stechjk@nursing.ufl.edu
Ann Horgas, PhD, RN
Associate Dear for Research and Associate Professor
Department of Adult & Elderly Nursing
ahorgas@nursing.ufl.edu
Jennifer H. Elder, RN, PhD, FAAN
Associate Professor
Department of Health Care Environments & Systems
elderjh@nursing.ufl.edu
Lisa Miller, CPA, MBA
Assistant Director for Medical/Health Administration for the College of Nursing
millelh@nursing.ufl.edu