Delaware INBRE CSR Core: Shared Core Resources for Biomedical Research
Official title: Delaware INBRE CSR Core
Funded at University of Delaware · NIH-11378098 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A central hub in Delaware helps researchers access advanced equipment and expert support to push biomedical studies forward and train local 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) | $427,644 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM103446-25 |
| Project ID | NIH-11378098 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Researchers and clinicians in Delaware who rely on shared core facilities and advanced instrumentation.
✕Less likely to help
Direct patient benefit may be indirect and realized through future research outputs rather than immediate care changes.
What this research studies
This grant funds a Centralized Shared Resources Core that makes high-end instrumentation and expert design/analysis support available to researchers across Delaware. It aims to break down access barriers between institutions by coordinating cross-core facilities and fostering collaboration. The core also supports staff training, equipment maintenance, and targeted investments to keep research infrastructure up-to-date. By pooling resources, Delaware’s biomedical community can conduct more robust studies and train the next generation of researchers.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could benefit from faster, higher-quality biomedical discoveries and trained local researchers who may contribute to future clinical advances.
How similar studies have gone: Previous regional cores improved access and collaboration, with positive uptake and research advancement.
Where this research is happening
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University of Delaware
Newark, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Caplan, Jeffrey L — University of Delaware
- Study coordinator: Caplan, Jeffrey L
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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.