# Core D:  Molecular Assessment Core

> **NIH NIH P01** · UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA · 2020 · $125,368

## Abstract

ABSTRACT 
 The Molecular Assessment Core will be primarily located in the Translational Research Laboratory 
(TRL), the same building which houses the Center for Sleep and Circadian Neurobiology. The functioning of 
the Molecular Assessment Core will take advantage of existing facilities and the sophisticated equipment 
already available within the Translational Research Laboratory. The Molecular Assessment Core will act as a 
central facility to collect, process and analyze the large number of incoming blood and urine samples 
generated by the Projects 02 and 03. Importantly, the Molecular Assessment Core will ensure quality control of 
all samples collected by the proposed projects. The objectives of the Molecular Assessment Core are to: 1) 
standardize blood and urine collection between sites, 2) ensure proper handling and storage of samples, 3) 
code, record and monitor incoming samples, 4) ensure quality control of assays and 5) provide a centralized 
facility for assays. The Molecular Assessment Core will be under the leadership of Dr. Allan I. Pack, with 
support staff consisting of two experienced research specialists.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 9978107
- **Project number:** 5P01HL094307-10
- **Recipient organization:** UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
- **Principal Investigator:** Allan I Pack
- **Activity code:** P01 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2020
- **Award amount:** $125,368
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** — → 2022-04-30

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/9978107

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 9978107, Core D:  Molecular Assessment Core (5P01HL094307-10). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-29 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/9978107. Licensed CC0.

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