Administrative core for Alaska INBRE network
Official title: Administrative Core
Funded at University of Alaska Fairbanks · NIH-11400990 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This grant supports the administrative hub that coordinates biomedical and behavioral research across Alaska, helping universities, tribal health organizations, and a college to grow research capacity and train students.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Alaska Fairbanks NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Fairbanks, United States) |
| Project start | September 24, 2001 |
| Project end | July 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $2,250,395 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM103395-25 |
| Project ID | NIH-11400990 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are Alaskan students and community members connected to partner institutions who may participate in future health research programs or student research experiences.
✕Less likely to help
This core itself does not directly test a treatment or intervention for patients; benefits come from enhanced research capacity and training.
What this research studies
The Administrative Core provides essential organizational support, financial analysis, and program coordination for the AK INBRE 5 network. It aims to strengthen collaboration across six partner institutions, including tribal health organizations, and to foster a pipeline of Alaskan students entering health careers. The core also hosts the Student Research Program and facilitates communication and resource sharing among institutions and NIH programs. This work builds infrastructure to enable future health research projects that could benefit Alaska communities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Strong administrative and collaborative foundations can accelerate health research that serves Alaska Native and other residents.
How similar studies have gone: Previous INBRE-type networks have successfully increased local research capacity and student participation in biomedical studies.
Where this research is happening
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University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Barnes, Brian M — University of Alaska Fairbanks
- Study coordinator: Barnes, Brian M
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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.