CORE management: The reality principle

Area of Science:

• Biomedical Research
• Institutional Management

Background:

• Research institutions face economic challenges, rapid technological advancements, and competition impacting scientific productivity and quality.
• Research core facilities (COREs) utilizing animal models are integral to biomedical institutions and require strategic development.
• CORE heads, as managers, face challenges like divergent objectives, heavy workloads, and limited resources, leading to psychosocial risks.

Purpose of the Study:

• To emphasize the importance of responsible science and strategic development of COREs.
• To highlight the critical role of CORE heads in managing operations and mitigating risks.
• To promote a culture of care and social responsibility within research institutions.

Main Methods:

• Defining CORE purpose, ensuring long-term resources, and promoting ethics and transparency.
• Implementing collaborative efforts between institutional officials, administrative staff, and scientists.
• Developing innovative tools and fostering a responsible science environment.

Main Results:

• Improved CORE strategy and functioning lead to increased institutional scientific success rates.
• Reduced psychosocial risks for CORE personnel are achieved through a culture of care.
• Enhanced support for CORE decisions and development of innovative tools are facilitated by collaboration.

Conclusions:

• A strong CORE strategy, emphasizing responsible science and collaboration, is essential for institutional success.
• Prioritizing a culture of care and social responsibility mitigates risks for CORE managers and personnel.
• Effective management and collaborative efforts within COREs drive scientific advancement and institutional well-being.