Genomic Workforce Development Core for Genomics and Data Science
Official title: Genomic Workforce Development Core
Funded at Tuskegee University · NIH-11619412 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A program at Tuskegee University that trains researchers in genomics and data science to build a skilled workforce for genomic research.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Tuskegee University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tuskegee Institute, United States) |
| Project start | September 20, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $592,772 |
| NIH project number | 4UH3HG013553-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11619412 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are students and researchers at Tuskegee University or affiliated institutions pursuing genomics and data science careers.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not involved in genomic or data science training or not at Tuskegee University may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This grant funds training and certification programs to develop investigators in genomics, multi-omics, and data science, with an emphasis on ethics education. It supports workshops and career development activities to help scholars advance in genomic research careers. The program aims to influence participants’ confidence and understanding of how genomics can benefit communities through research. It also plans to create faculty certification pathways and sustainable investigator training at the university. The work integrates computational methods, genomic techniques, and bioethics into a cohesive training platform.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, participants will gain hands-on skills and credentials to pursue genomic research careers and contribute to community benefits.
How similar studies have gone: Previous training grants show that structured career development programs can improve researchers’ skills and career trajectories in STEM.
Where this research is happening
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Tuskegee University
Tuskegee Institute, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bedi, Deepa — Tuskegee University
- Study coordinator: Bedi, Deepa
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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.