Vision Science Research Center

_4 > Company:Vision Science Research Center The Vision Science Research Center (VSRC) was established in 1979 to draw together vision scientists from the entire UAB campus. To be designated a University-Wide Interdisciplinary Research Center (UWIRC), the VSRC has demonstrated sponsorship from more than two UAB schools, and has been evaluated by the University's Research Advisory Group on substantive interdisciplinary faculty involvement; provision of research infrastructure; contribution to the intellectual environment so as to enhance faculty and student recruitment, development and retention; a financial base to support center and core activities; internal and external review processes to assure high quality and productivity; and leadership in the integration of research and service including community outreach or partnerships. The VSRC currently is one of 24 UAB University-Wide Interdisciplinary Research Centers. The Center currently has more than 82 appointed faculty members representing 24 departments and 5 schools at UAB and at the Birmingham VA Medical Center