Clemson’s genomics and bioinformatics facility to boost research training and capacity
Official title: Clemson University Genomics and Bioinformatics Facility (CUGBF)
Funded at Clemson University · NIH-11382788 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A center at Clemson helps junior researchers in biology and bioinformatics gain access to advanced gene analysis tools and training to build stronger preliminary data for future NIH funding.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Clemson University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Clemson, United States) |
| Project start | July 15, 2022 |
| Project end | May 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $541,282 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM146584-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11382788 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
This is a capacity-building grant; patient participation is not a direct component, but the research areas support studies that could involve patients in the future.
✕Less likely to help
Direct patient participation is not part of this grant's scope.
What this research studies
This grant funds a dedicated genomics and bioinformatics facility to support researchers in life sciences, especially junior faculty from states with less NIH funding. It expands wet lab and computational capabilities, including sequencing and high-performance computing, and enhances educational outreach. The goal is to build stronger, data-driven projects that could lead to NIH opportunities by providing hands-on resources, training, and collaboration opportunities. The center emphasizes integrating molecular lab work with computational analysis to study gene dynamics and genomic architecture in eukaryotic pathogens. Overall, it aims to accelerate research productivity and competitiveness within the Clemson community and broader COBRE framework.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Patients could benefit indirectly through faster development of therapies and interventions driven by strengthened genomic research at participating institutions.
How similar studies have gone: Similar COBRE centers have shown improvements in research output and training, with subsequent NIH grant success.
Where this research is happening
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Clemson University
Clemson, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Parkinson, Christopher L — Clemson University
- Study coordinator: Parkinson, Christopher L
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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.