Carver Genomic Center building next-generation genomic data scientists in rural Alabama
Official title: Carver Genomic Research Center (CGRC)-Building Next Generation Genomic Data Scientist in Rural Alabama
Funded at Tuskegee University · NIH-11582457 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A new center at Tuskegee University will grow genomic research, education, and workforce skills for people in Alabama and the Deep South.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Tuskegee University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tuskegee Institute, United States) |
| Project start | September 20, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $2,000,000 |
| NIH project number | 4UH3HG013553-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11582457 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates include individuals from Alabama and the Deep South, especially underrepresented groups, who may participate in community engagement activities or later genomic research efforts.
✕Less likely to help
People outside the targeted regions or without interest in genomics education and community engagement may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This grant funds the creation of a Center for Genomic Research to expand infrastructure, education, and community outreach in genomics. It emphasizes training a diverse next generation of genomic health scientists and building partnerships across the Deep South. The center will operate in two phases: planning and full implementation, with three cores focused on administration, workforce development, and community engagement. The work aims to increase community awareness about genomics and to broaden research capacity in underrepresented populations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients and communities could benefit from improved genomic research, better access to genomic education, and more opportunities to participate in future studies related to genomic health.
How similar studies have gone: Previous similar center-building efforts have shown that targeted workforce development and community engagement can expand participation in genomic research and raise awareness.
Where this research is happening
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Tuskegee University
Tuskegee Institute, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bedi, Deepa — Tuskegee University
- Study coordinator: Bedi, Deepa
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.