Creating a center for bioengineering and biomedical education and innovation
Official title: Center for Research and Education in Multiscale Bioengineering, Bioimaging, and Biosensing
Funded at Delaware State University · NIH-11018312 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about creating a new center at Delaware State University that will help students learn and grow in the fields of bioengineering and health technology, making it easier for them to pursue advanced degrees and encouraging diversity and new ideas in healthcare.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Delaware State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Dover, United States) |
| Project start | September 13, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $437,999 |
| NIH project number | 1UG3EB036465-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11018312 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include undergraduate students interested in pursuing careers in bioengineering and biomedical fields.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not students or those outside the bioengineering and biomedical fields may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to establish an interdisciplinary center at Delaware State University focused on advancing bioengineering, bioimaging, and biosensing technologies. The center will integrate teaching and research to enhance educational opportunities in biomedical engineering, particularly for undergraduate students. It will also foster partnerships with other universities to create pathways for students to pursue advanced degrees. Additionally, the center will promote diversity and entrepreneurship in the biomedical field, ultimately aiming to improve human health through innovative technologies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance educational opportunities and technological advancements in bioengineering, leading to improved health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives have shown success in enhancing educational pathways and fostering innovation in biomedical fields, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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Delaware State University
Dover, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Boukari, Hacene — Delaware State University
- Study coordinator: Boukari, Hacene
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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.