The Center On Aging (COA) Recruitment and Community Engagement Research Core (RCERC) provides expertise in design and development of recruitment plans and implementation of multidisciplinary complex research projects in geriatrics, endocrinology, immunology, oncology, cardiology, and psychiatry. The RCERC provides guidance and management to principal investigators and collaborating/partner investigators, agencies, companies, and healthcare entities. The Core partners with UConn’s Health Disparities Institute to ensure research includes and asks questions relevant to communities of color and/or communities most vulnerable to adverse health effects, and to strengthen culturally sensitive approaches in all phases. The RCERC also provides regulatory services (e.g., IRB application support) and helps investigators with PHS Human Subjects and Clinical Trials Information grant sections and IRB protocol development.

The Evaluation and Population Assessment Research Core conducts surveys and needs assessments related to health, disability, services, and quality of life. Expertise exists to evaluate the effectiveness of public policies and programs involving older adults, families, and providers.

The Clinical Data and Geriatric Outcomes Research Core provides help in the selection, performance and interpretation of geriatric outcome and performance measures, while also assisting with data collection, management and analysis. Content expertise is available to aid in the selection and interpretation of measures evaluating gait, mobility, affect, cognition, behavior, voiding symptoms, incontinence, body composition, bone density and self-reported quality of life.

The Biomarkers and Preclinical Models Research Core assists investigators wishing to add biomarkers to geriatric research studies. It also develops and maintains mouse models needed for preclinical testing of interventions targeting specific geriatric conditions.