Data Science Core for Biomedical Research at Wyoming
Official title: WY INBRE-5 Data Science Core
Funded at University of Wyoming · NIH-11092652 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A Wyoming-based program to build and support a data science infrastructure for researchers and students, helping them turn data into meaningful health-related discoveries.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Wyoming NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Laramie, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2001 |
| Project end | April 30, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $501,628 |
| NIH project number | 2P20GM103432-24 |
| Project ID | NIH-11092652 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable to patient participants; focuses on building infrastructure and training for researchers in Wyoming.
✕Less likely to help
No direct patient benefits; it enhances research capacity and data skills.
What this research studies
This grant finances a Data Science Core at the University of Wyoming to strengthen education, collaboration, and high‑performance computing for biomedical data projects. It focuses on expanding data science skills at two-year colleges, fostering regional partnerships, and sustaining cloud-based data analysis resources. The goal is to boost research productivity and career opportunities for Wyoming researchers and students through practical training and shared infrastructure.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, Wyoming researchers and students will have better tools and training to analyze biomedical data and publish results.
How similar studies have gone: Previous INBRE programs showed that expanding data science training and infrastructure improves research output.
Where this research is happening
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University of Wyoming
Laramie, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Blouin, Nicolas a. — University of Wyoming
- Study coordinator: Blouin, Nicolas a.
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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.