UCLA-GCRC Systems Manager, Martin Lai, M.S., is responsible for the daily operations of the computer systems in the research center and is available to assist investigators and their associates on computer needs. The Informatics Core operates under the supervision of UCLA-GCRC Biostatistician Robert M. Elashoff, Ph.D., UCLA-GCRC Director Isidro B. Salusky, M.D. and the GCRC Executive Committee. Projects proposed for the use of this resource must be approved by the GCRC Executive Committee. The Informatics Core is also responsible for developing computer software for the research center.