The Administrative Core provides oversight of Vanderbilt Center for Metabolic Phenotyping in Live Models of Obesity and Diabetes (VMPMOD) activities. This Core ensures that the Center operates efficiently, has a sustainable financial model, and is responsive to the needs of the national scientific community and the recommendations of standing committees. The Administrative Core supports all functions of VMPMOD which include (a) evaluation of the suitability of mice submitted for study to the Center, (b) consultation with investigators in conjunction with core staff for testing procedures on mice submitted to the Center, (c) oversight of research and development, (d) oversight of the outreach/educational component including Vanderbilt Vibrant, (e) data management in conjunction with the National Program Coordinating Unit, and (f) interaction and coordinating services with other members of the consortium. This Core is also responsible for ensuring VMPMOD functions within guidelines established by Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and the Program National Steering Committee. The Administrative Core consists of the Center Director, Associate Director, Associate Director for Vanderbilt Vibrant, Resource Statistician, and Program Manager. In addition, the Administrative Core receives recommendations from three standing committees. The Center Executive Committee consists of the Center Director and faculty with different perspectives necessary for the success of the VMPMOD. The Executive Committee receives input from other committees and provides recommendations to improve center operations. It consists of the Center Director, directors of other NIDDK-funded center programs, chair of the department home of VMPMOD, the Vice President of Animal Care, and the Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. The Center Research Advisory Committee (RAC) consists of Core and Subcore Directors and Vanderbilt faculty with specific areas of expertise in studies of the mouse that are used by the VMPMOD. RAC meets to evaluate whether tests are performed with rigor and are reproducible and to provide recommendations on services that warrant expansion or expiration. VMPMOD providesunique services and expertise exclusively to investigators without direct affiliation to Vanderbilt. The External Advisory Committee (EAC) is comprised of external investigators from diverse backgrounds and at different career stages. EAC meets virtually to provide input that assists the VMPMOD to serve investigators most effectively. Center Director, Core Directors, Subcore Directors, and the Program Manager are ex officio members of the EAC. The EAC provides vital input to the RAC and the Center Executive Committee that informs VMPMOD actions. The Administrative Core actualizes Vanderbilt Vibrant. This Core targets outreach programs to ensure that Vanderbilt Vibrant eligible investigators receive the considerable benefits of the program. The Administrative Core participates in...