Core Support Facilities

Development Core

John D. Hamilton, Director

Charles B. Hicks, Co-Director

The goal of the Development Core is to stimulate and support new investigator-initiated research breakthroughs in AIDS research through the support of CFAR faculty, those currently being actively recruited and those identified subsequently who would provide selected and high priority expertise. The unique characteristics of the Development Core are:

This Core will pursue it’s goal in the context of the matrix organization that exists at Duke reflecting a broad commitment to HIV/AIDS research and the opportunities to synergize across departments
The priorities identified reflect the overall CFAR scientific goals and complement and build on existing strength
The Core will take advantage of the attractive recruitment packages for 5 high-level faculty over 5 years
The Core will provide “seed” funds for small innovative grants and special projects and in so doing, strengthen internal programs
Foster cross disciplinary training through the identification of trainees and training opportunities not traditionally engaged in the conduct of HIV research

These unique characteristics reflect the innovative approach that we believe will maximize the effectiveness of the Development Core.