FIU's Genome Research Center to boost HIV, mental health, and cancer genomics
Official title: FIU-Center for Genome Research (FIU-CGR).
Funded at Florida International University · NIH-11541213 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A new FIU center will build advanced genomic infrastructure and training to help study HIV/AIDS, mental health, and cancer.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Florida International University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Miami, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2026 |
| Project end | August 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $2,499,947 |
| NIH project number | 4UH3HG013615-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11541213 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Individuals living with HIV/AIDS or those affected by related mental health or cancer conditions may be touched by resulting research and clinical translation.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not affected by HIV/AIDS, mental health, or cancer may not directly benefit from this center's immediate projects.
What this research studies
This grant funds the creation of FIU-CGR to expand access to high-throughput genomic analysis and secure data handling at FIU. Phased work includes planning and then implementing administrative, workforce development, and community engagement components, plus three innovative research projects. The center aims to accelerate discoveries that could improve understanding and treatment of HIV/AIDS, mental health conditions, and cancer, with benefits reaching FIU’s diverse student and clinical communities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients may benefit from faster genomic discoveries that inform tailored therapies and better care for HIV, mental health, and cancer.
How similar studies have gone: Previous genomic centers have accelerated discovery and collaboration, showing promise for similar FIU efforts to translate findings into practice.
Where this research is happening
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Florida International University
Miami, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wang, Xuexia — Florida International University
- Study coordinator: Wang, Xuexia
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.