The Pepper Center offers core support for investigators whose research is in line with the Pepper’s mission: To improve physical function and independence in older adults.
Three resource cores offer support for basic science research, clinical trials, and biostatistical data analysis.
Our team consists of four trained lab technicians, eight clinical research coordinators, and seven biostatisticians/data analysts.
Click "Request Support" below to complete a form to request help from our Cores.
Choose the Metabolism and Biology Resource Core if you need assistance with Biorepository, Mass spectrometry, Metabolic monitoring, Immunofluorescent microscopy, Cell culture, Cell signaling, High-resolution respirometry, Metabolic phenotyping, Transgenic mouse models, or Mouse functional testing.
Choose the Clinical Research Resource Core for regulatory support, subject recruitment/retention, and standardized testing such as phone screening, in person screening, In hospital screening, strength testing, functional assessment, clinical history & physical, body composition, muscle biopsies, adipose tissue biopsies, skin biopsies, activity monitoring, cognitive testing, or nutritional assessments.
Choose the Biostatistics and Data Management Resource Core for assistance with study design, data management, and statistical analyses.
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