Michael Kotlikoff, Co-PI – Dr. Michael Kotlikoff is Provost of Cornell and Professor of Molecular Physiology in the Department of Biomedical Sciences in the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM). Until most recently into his provostship, Provost Kotlikoff was a NIH funded investigator. He spent 7 years as Dean of the CVM, and 7 years as Chair of the Department of Biomedical Sciences in the CVM. Prior to his recruitment to Cornell, he was the Chair of the Department of Biomedical Sciences in the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Provost Kotlikoff will oversee all aspects of the proposed activities.