The Integrative Systems Core (ISC) provides state of the art facilities that support research spanning neuroimaging, biomechanics, physiology, and biology.
Leadership: Caterina Rosano, MD, MPH, Mark Redfern, PhD
ISC Resources: The ISC provides skills and techniques to foster understanding of biomechanical, structural, functional, physiological and biological influences on age-related mobility and balance. We have expertise with techniques such as Neuroimaging, Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS), Biomechanics, and Gait Analysis.
We strive to provide a comprehensive, individualized career development program to prepare future investigators to become leaders in mobility, balance, and aging research. All of the pilot projects that are supported by the ISC, involve at least one other core (DMAIC, REC, PESC, CPOC, BMAC). The ISC interacts with the CPOC to develop assessment tools that are accessible in the clinic and community. The ISC interacts with the DMAIC regarding formats for data entry, pre- processing of data, data quality control, interpretation of findings and novel analytic techniques for complex data. The ISC interacts with REC by providing consultation and training on various instrumentation, and laboratory techniques. The ISC helps REC members apply for small REC pilot funds and interacts with the PESC by providing pre-award consultation, cost estimates and access to key laboratory facilities. The ISC interacts with the BMAC for translational studies.