Genomic Data Science Center for Cloud Computing and Training
Official title: Genomic Research and Data Science Center for Computation and Cloud-Computing
Funded at North Carolina Agri & Tech St Univ · NIH-11416532 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A national program to train scientists in computational genomics, data science, and cloud computing, with hands-on resources at NC A&T and partner universities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | North Carolina Agri & Tech St Univ NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Greensboro, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,628,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U24HG013013-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11416532 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are students, researchers, and clinicians at partnering institutions who want to work with genomic data, cloud infrastructure, and computational analysis.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not involved in or directly benefiting from data science and training initiatives may not see immediate clinical benefits.
What this research studies
This grant aims to build a center that combines genomics, data science, and cloud computing to accelerate research. It will offer hands-on training, courses, and resources for students and faculty at North Carolina A&T State University and partner institutions. The program seeks to expand access beyond top research institutions by providing equipment and mentoring to additional schools. Participants will gain experience with interdisciplinary databases and computational tools used in modern biology and medicine. The focus is on developing a skilled workforce capable of advancing genomic and data-driven biomedical research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could benefit from faster scientific discoveries and new data-driven medical advances.
How similar studies have gone: Prior efforts have shown that expanding access to training in computational genomics can broaden the research workforce and accelerate discovery.
Where this research is happening
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North Carolina Agri & Tech St Univ
Greensboro, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rhinehardt, Kristen — North Carolina Agri & Tech St Univ
- Study coordinator: Rhinehardt, Kristen
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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.