Data Science Core supports biomedical researchers with AI, ML, and bioinformatics in Mississippi
Official title: Data Science Core
Funded at University of Southern Mississippi · NIH-11415904 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A Mississippi research center provides advanced data analysis and AI-powered tools to help scientists study biological and epidemiological data.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Southern Mississippi NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Hattiesburg, United States) |
| Project start | September 20, 2001 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $412,297 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM103476-25 |
| Project ID | NIH-11415904 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal participants are researchers and students in Mississippi institutions who generate biomedical data and could leverage AI/bioinformatics tools.
✕Less likely to help
Non-Mississippi investigators or projects without data science needs may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
The Data Science Core offers full-service data analysis support for biomedical projects in Mississippi, building on existing bioinformatics infrastructure. It includes training opportunities for students and faculty to use computational tools, AI techniques, and molecular modeling. The core collaborates with other MSINBRE facilities to enhance omics analysis, epidemiology biostatistics, and data management, promoting hands-on learning and practical research outcomes. Researchers can access specialized expertise in ML, deep learning, docking, and visualization to accelerate their projects and improve teaching. The program emphasizes capacity building and sustainable data science resources for the state’s biomedical research community.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Patients and communities in Mississippi could benefit from faster, more robust biomedical discoveries and trained clinicians who apply AI-powered insights.
How similar studies have gone: Previous bioinformatics cores and INBRE-supported data science initiatives have shown improved research capacity and collaboration.
Where this research is happening
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University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Zheng, Yufeng — University of Southern Mississippi
- Study coordinator: Zheng, Yufeng
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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.