PROJECT SUMMARY: Administrative Core The Administrative Core of the Washington University School of Medicine (WUSM) Diabetes Research Center (DRC) provides the structure for effective and efficient operation of the DRC in compliance with NIH and University guidelines. The Core encompasses the roles of the Director, Co-Director, Associate Directors, Internal and External Advisory Committees, the Pilot and Feasibility Review Committee, Core Oversight Committees, and the Program Manager. It contributes to the mission of the DRC by providing Leadership and Organization, Operational Oversight, and mechanisms that include an Enrichment Program for Promoting Communications with the Diabetes Community. Information provided in this renewal application strongly supports the notion that the Administrative Core is responsive to DRC needs and dedicated to promoting innovative research that is being translated to the care of people with diabetes and related disorders.