A new tool for analyzing complex chemical mixtures in biomedical research.
Official title: A Gas Chromatograph-Mass Spectrometer Supporting Undergraduate Biomedical Research and Education
Funded at Indiana State University · NIH-10881305 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is about getting a new, advanced tool to help students and teachers at Indiana State University do better research in science, especially in chemistry and biology, by allowing them to analyze complex chemical mixtures and discover new compounds together.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Indiana State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Terre Haute, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $250,000 |
| NIH project number | 1S10GM154292-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10881305 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include undergraduate students from diverse and underserved backgrounds interested in biomedical research.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not students or who do not have an interest in pursuing biomedical research may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on acquiring a state-of-the-art gas chromatograph-mass spectrometer to enhance biomedical research and education at Indiana State University. The instrument will allow for the detailed analysis of complex chemical mixtures, helping to identify unknown compounds and measure molecular formulas accurately. It will support various faculty-led research projects that engage undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds in hands-on scientific inquiry, particularly in the fields of chemistry, biology, and environmental science. By replacing an outdated instrument, this project aims to improve the quality and scope of research opportunities available to students.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly enhance the educational and research capabilities of students, leading to better training in biomedical sciences.
How similar studies have gone: Similar research initiatives have successfully enhanced educational outcomes and research capabilities in other institutions, indicating a strong potential for success with this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Indiana State University
Terre Haute, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fitch, Richard W — Indiana State University
- Study coordinator: Fitch, Richard W
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.