CORE A: ABSTRACT The SPORE in Prostate Cancer brings together a highly motivated multidisciplinary team of investigators from Northwestern University and the University of Chicago, with contributions from NorthShore University HealthSystem (UC affiliate). The team includes laboratory scientists, urologists, medical oncologists, pathologists, biostatisticians and bioinformaticians, all of whom are dedicated to conducting state-of-the-art translational research to develop and test interventions that improve the outcome of patients diagnosed with prostate cancer. The Administrative, Leadership Development and Advocacy Core has the following Specific Aims: Specific Aim 1: To provide integration within the SPORE, and with the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center and the University of Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Center Specific Aim 2: To provide strong oversight of research projects and cores as well as financial oversight through planning and evaluation activities Specific Aim 3: To oversee the Developmental Research (DRP) and Career Enhancement (CEP) Programs of the SPORE to encourage investigators to conduct translational prostate cancer research Specific Aim 4: To lead an advocacy group and diversity education initiatives in the community Specific Aim 5: To train the next generation of leaders in prostate cancer research Specific Aim 6: To facilitate collaborations and integration with NIH and other nationally funded programs such as the U54 CA203000 (The Chicago Collaborative to Promote and Advance Cancer Health Equity), Department of Defense and Prostate Cancer Foundation.

CORE A: NARRATIVE The SPORE Administrative, Leadership Development and Advocacy (Admin) Core provides integration and strong leadership and coordinates oversight of projects and cores to ensure that scientific objectives are accomplished such that the SPORE can have the greatest impact on patients with prostate cancer.