Delaware INBRE: Building Delaware’s Biomedical Research Network
Official title: Delaware INBRE
Funded at University of Delaware · NIH-11520486 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A statewide program supports undergraduates and researchers in Delaware to grow biomedical knowledge and train the next generation of scientists.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Delaware NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Newark, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 30, 2001 |
| Project end | April 30, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $530,904 |
| NIH project number | 3P20GM103446-25S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11520486 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not a patient-focused clinical trial; benefits are primarily to researchers and students in Delaware who participate in mentored projects or data science trainings.
✕Less likely to help
There is no direct clinical participation or treatment for patients through this grant.
What this research studies
This grant funds a network of institutions in Delaware to advance biomedical research, develop data science skills, and provide mentored research experiences for undergraduates. It includes administrative, data science, and professional development components to sustain a collaborative research culture. The program focuses on strengthening workforce capacity and translating research ideas into real-world health improvements within the state.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Strengthened local research capacity that could lead to new health discoveries and better-educated scientists who stay in Delaware.
How similar studies have gone: DE-INBRE/IDeA networks have produced trained scientists and collaborative research outputs in multiple states, demonstrating value of regional research infrastructure.
Where this research is happening
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University of Delaware
Newark, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Duncan, Melinda K — University of Delaware
- Study coordinator: Duncan, Melinda K
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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.