The University of Florida Center for Advancing Minority Pain & Aging Science ( UF CAMPAS) is one of the 18 centers under the National Institute on Aging Resource Centers for Minority Aging Research (RCMAR). We aim to enhance the diversity of the aging research workforce by recruiting and training promising investigators from underrepresented backgrounds and supporting their mentored experiences conducting innovative social and behavioral research addressing pain and disability among older adults. The UF CAMPAS leverages multiple institutional strengths and resources and represents a partnership between the UF Pain Research & Intervention Center of Excellence (PRICE) and the UF Institute on Aging (IOA). Our Core Faculty comprises of a multidisciplinary group of talented and productive scientists whose expertise spans the spectrum of clinical and translational research related to our theme of biopsychosocial contributions to pain and disability among older adults.
Our goal
- Promote diversity of the aging research workforce by identifying, supporting, and mentoring promising investigators from underrepresented backgrounds
- Enhance the health of older populations by conducting state-of-the-art interdisciplinary research investigating social and behavioral contributions to pain and disability in later life.
These aims are accomplished through the synergetic efforts of four cores:
AC Core
Administrative Core
Provides intellectual leadership and programmatic oversight to the center. The AC assumes responsibility for implementing all aspects of the UF CAMPAS program and for coordinating activities and promoting cohesion and synergy across the other Cores.
REC
Research Education Component
Establish an innovative research training and mentoring program designed to promote the career development of promising early career investigators from underrepresented backgrounds. The REC administers all of our pilot funding and provide montlhy Research Education Series Seminars
AnC Core
Analysis Core
Supports all research activities in the planning, implementation, and analytical phases. The AnC supports all pilot projects through development and implementation of appropriate analytical strategies and mentoring of UF CAMPAS Scientists related to statistical knowledge and skills.
CLRC Core
Community Liaison & Recruitment Core
Provides support for UF CAMPAS Scientists by assisting them with recruitment of diverse samples into their research protocols. The CLRC also promotes community engagement, ensuring that the UF CAMPAS’ goals and processes are aligned with community needs.