Data Science Core for Biomedical Research in Appalachia
Official title: Data Science Core
Funded at Marshall University · NIH-11416381 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A campus-based program will create training, expertise, and computing resources to help biomedical researchers and students in Appalachia work with big data and genomics.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Marshall University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Huntington, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 30, 2001 |
| Project end | July 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $488,206 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM103434-26 |
| Project ID | NIH-11416381 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable in a standard clinical sense; this grant benefits researchers and students leveraging data science for biomedical studies, including those studying chronic disease.
✕Less likely to help
There is no direct patient intervention; patients may benefit indirectly through improved research outputs and translational findings.
What this research studies
This grant funds a centralized Data Science Core that offers training in data science, access to bioinformatics experts, and cyberinfrastructure for genomic projects. It collaborates with the SMART Core to provide integrated services like experimental design, sequencing, data analysis, and interpretation for genomics work including whole genomes, exomes, RNA-Seq, microbiomes, chromatin studies, single-cell, and spatial transcriptomics. The program will develop online training modules and host in-person workshops, aiming to enhance undergraduate education and expand a Summer Bioinformatics Bootcamp for undergraduates in IDeA states. It focuses on building capacity within the WV-INBRE network to advance biomedical research through data-driven approaches.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, researchers and students in Appalachia could access advanced data science skills and sequencing services to accelerate discovery and improve health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Integrated data science cores with sequencing services have shown improvements in research capacity and collaboration in regional networks.
Where this research is happening
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Marshall University
Huntington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Denvir, James — Marshall University
- Study coordinator: Denvir, James
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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.