PROJECT SUMMARY – SHARED RESOURCES MANAGEMENT The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center (OSUCCC) manages and supports 12 CCSG-funded Shared Resources (SRs). The goals of the OSUCCC SRs are to support OSUCCC members by providing specialized technologies, services, and expertise that maximize quality and speed of service, while maintaining cost-effectiveness and quality control. The SRs support all five Research Programs and are managed by faculty from four different colleges. Most of the SRs are centrally located in close proximity to OSUCCC members. The Specific Aims for Shared Resource Management are to 1) evaluate for need, and establish new specialized technologies, services and expertise that enhance scientific interaction and productivity; 2) ensure that the SRs provide cost-effective, reliable, and quality-controlled technologies, services and expertise; 3) support SRs through budget planning, laboratory management systems, and sustainability; and 4) establish policies for SR access and use. Reporting to the OSUCCC Director, the SRs are led by Sharyn Baker, PharmD, PhD, Associate Director for Shared Resources. Dr. Baker leads the Shared Resource Team Leader (SRTL) committee that oversees SR management and implementation of the scientific vision. The SRTL monitors quality and user satisfaction through user surveys and user committees. SR development and evaluation is provided to Dr. Baker from the Senior Leadership Team, Program Leaders, and the OSUCCC External Scientific Advisory Board. Shared Resource Management operations include ensuring compliance with OSUCCC policies (prioritization of use and access, budgets, billing, and quality control) and compliance with OSU Office of Research policies and the federal Uniform Guidance. For the evaluation of new instrumentation and services, Dr. Baker manages the Intramural Research Program (IRP) that provides external peer review of SR applications, evaluating scientific merit and planned usage ($3.4M aw