Data Science Core for AI-Driven Biomedical Research
Official title: Data Science Core
Funded at University of Arkansas at Fayetteville · NIH-11336556 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A data science and AI core at the University of Arkansas helps researchers analyze large, complex biomedical data to uncover targets for treatment.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Arkansas at Fayetteville NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Fayetteville, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2021 |
| Project end | February 28, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $159,404 |
| NIH project number | 2P20GM139768-06 |
| Project ID | NIH-11336556 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Researchers and clinicians involved in AIMRC/COBRE projects at the University of Arkansas and regional partners who work with multi-omics and imaging data.
✕Less likely to help
Patients are not directly enrolled in this core; benefit comes through researchers and future translational work.
What this research studies
This project provides modern computing, storage, and customized AI analytics tools to support investigators across the AIMRC and COBRE programs. It offers hands-on training in high-performance computing, deep-learning biomedical imaging, and multi-omics data analysis for campus researchers in Arkansas. By integrating data from multiple sources, it aims to reveal metabolic pathways and potential therapeutic targets that were not detectable before. The core collaborates with imaging and bioenergetics teams to drive methodological innovations that can benefit future studies and patient care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Advanced data tools and training could accelerate discovery of disease mechanisms and new targets, potentially speeding development of therapies.
How similar studies have gone: Data science cores and AI-driven biomedical analyses have shown promise in accelerating discoveries in similar biomedical research centers.
Where this research is happening
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University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
Fayetteville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wu, Xintao — University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
- Study coordinator: Wu, Xintao
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.