A core facility for advanced bioinformatics analysis and support
Official title: Bioinformatics and Pathways Core
Funded at Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation · NIH-10873723 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping researchers analyze complex biological data to better understand diseases, which can lead to better treatments for patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Oklahoma City, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $485,030 |
| NIH project number | 5P30GM149376-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10873723 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals with conditions that are being studied through high-throughput genomic analyses.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions that are not being addressed by the specific bioinformatics analyses conducted at the BPC may not receive direct benefits.
What this research studies
The Bioinformatics and Pathways Core (BPC) provides essential support for researchers conducting high-throughput experiments, such as RNA-seq and ChIP-seq, by offering bioinformatics analysis and statistical guidance. Patients can benefit from this research as it enhances the understanding of biological data, leading to improved disease insights and treatment strategies. The BPC employs experienced bioinformaticians and statisticians to assist in study design and data interpretation, ensuring that research is both rigorous and relevant to patient care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective treatments and personalized medicine approaches for various diseases.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research utilizing bioinformatics approaches has shown significant success in enhancing our understanding of complex diseases and improving treatment outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation
Oklahoma City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wren, Jonathan Daniel — Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation
- Study coordinator: Wren, Jonathan Daniel
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.