# Administrative Core

> **NIH NIH P30** · NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY · 2020 · $203,864

## Abstract

Basic and translational research into the neural bases of human sensation, perception, attention, and cognition
is necessary to lay the foundation for clinical treatments and interventions. Remarkable progress has been
made in the discovery of novel behavioral and electrophysiological biomarkers for disorders of perception,
attention, cognition, and action. These include schizophrenia, Parkinson's, autism, dementia, mild cognitive
impairment, traumatic brain injury, dyslexia, and amblyopia, to name but a few. These, along with normal
aging, negatively impact the health and quality of life of a large number of Americans. Discovering biomarkers
for such disorders allows early diagnosis and intervention, and translational research may result in the
development of novel and effective treatments. Progress in the field as a whole is reflected in the research
accomplishments of CVCN researchers in Phases I and II. In Phase III we will continue to contribute to novel
discovery in visual and cognitive neuroscience by supporting creative research activity and world-class Core
facilities that will potentiate further discovery. The Administrative Core provides the organizational structure to
extend into Phase III the research and infrastructure development goals realized in Phases I and II. The
Administrative Core will promote the continued success of research addressing the neural mechanisms of
human sensation, perception, and cognition, and action, in both normal and disordered states, through: 1) the
sustained efficient operation of 3 Scientific/Technical Cores (Technical Services Core; Driving Simulator Core;
High-Density EEG/Neurostimulation Core) which provide mission-critical research resources to CVCN faculty
and students, and which benefit the scientific activities of a broad array of current and future users on the
NDSU campus and beyond; 2) continued support for a successful competitive Pilot Project Program, initiated
in Phases I and II, which provides short-term support as well as scientific mentoring and career development
services to applicants with promising research proposals; and 3) the development of, and active participation
in, two outreach mechanisms (the Inter-COBRE Council and the Scientific Exchange Network) which will serve
as conduits for the exchange of scientific and technical expertise and the dissemination of knowledge,
research findings, ideas, and best practices, between COBREs with cognate research themes within the state,
the region, and the nation. A formal evaluation process involving internal review and external oversight will be
implemented to ensure that the various components of the CVCN are well integrated and operate effectively. A
plan to ensure the sustained availability of the Scientific/Technical Cores beyond the Phase III funding period is
described which combines efficient Core management, a fee-for-service cost recovery mechanism, and the
commitment of permanent institutional resources.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 9983089
- **Project number:** 5P30GM114748-05
- **Recipient organization:** NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY
- **Principal Investigator:** MARK E. McCourt
- **Activity code:** P30 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2020
- **Award amount:** $203,864
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** 2016-08-01 → 2023-07-31

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/9983089

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 9983089, Administrative Core (5P30GM114748-05). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-23 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/9983089. Licensed CC0.

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