Centralized Research Core Facility boosts Rhode Island biomedical research
Official title: Centralized Research Core Facility
Funded at University of Rhode Island · NIH-11403847 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A state-wide core facility provides access to advanced instruments and training to researchers and students, helping advance biomedical science in Rhode Island.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Rhode Island NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Kingston, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2001 |
| Project end | April 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $82,246 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM103430-26 |
| Project ID | NIH-11403847 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Researchers, students, and early-career investigators in Rhode Island and partner institutions who need access to advanced instruments and training.
✕Less likely to help
Individual patients are not directly enrolled; benefits arise from improved research capacity and training that may lead to future medical advances.
What this research studies
The RI-INBRE Centralized Research Core Facility (CRCF) offers access to over 40 high-end instruments at URI and partner sites, enabling researchers with limited resources to perform cutting-edge analyses. The project includes hands-on operational training for investigators and students, plus a new Workforce Development and Training certificate program to build skills. It also plans to streamline omics data generation and analysis by collaborating with the Data Science – Molecular Informatics Core, making data workflows more efficient. This initiative focuses on strengthening capacity for biomedical research across RI-INBRE institutions and external users alike.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients in Rhode Island could benefit from faster translation of research findings and better-trained scientists contributing to improved diagnostics and therapies.
How similar studies have gone: Similar centralized cores have increased research productivity and collaboration in regional networks.
Where this research is happening
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University of Rhode Island
Kingston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cai, Ang — University of Rhode Island
- Study coordinator: Cai, Ang
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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.