Developmental Research Project Core (MS INBRE)
Official title: Developmental Research Project Core
Funded at University of Southern Mississippi · NIH-11415918 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A program to grow biomedical research in Mississippi by helping undergraduate institutions recruit faculty, train students, and upgrade lab spaces and equipment.
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) | $1,200,501 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM103476-25 |
| Project ID | NIH-11415918 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are adults and children in Mississippi who may benefit from future medical advances developed at PUIs and through MS INBRE-supported research.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not directly connected to participating PUIs may see indirect benefits through regional health improvements.
What this research studies
This grant helps universities in Mississippi boost their biomedical research by supporting junior faculty recruitment, student training, and professional development. It includes funding for developing new projects, starting research initiatives, and providing needed lab space and equipment. The aim is to expand the local research workforce and improve cancer, infectious disease, and obesity health outcomes through stronger infrastructure and collaboration.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Stronger local research capacity could lead to more discoveries and faster translation of health improvements for Mississippians.
How similar studies have gone: Past MS INBRE activities have led to extramural funding and new publications, showing the approach can build sustainable research programs.
Where this research is happening
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University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kessl, Jacques J. — University of Southern Mississippi
- Study coordinator: Kessl, Jacques J.
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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.