Core & Project Areas There are four core areas that will support the strategic plan of of Alaska INBRE. Developmental Research Project Program• This core will support junior faculty through pilot grants, professional development, and infrastructureSustaining Research Excellence Core• This core will provide resources to enhance the retention of competitive and successful biomedical and behavioral health researchers.Research Experiences Core• This core will increase the number of students in the biomedical field and create a pipeline for diverse students interested in health careers to enter the state’s workforceBioinformatics Core• The core will provide state –of-the –art services and training in bioinformatics and biostatistics for investigators and students.Administrative Core• This core will provide administrative support, fiscal analysis, evaluate the success of the program, and coordination of programs and activities within the network.