Improving healthcare through engineering and biomolecular science collaboration
Official title: Convergent Engineering and Biomolecular Science
Funded at Boise State University · NIH-11064798 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about bringing together engineers and scientists to create new medical devices and tools that can help improve your healthcare experience, so you can look forward to better treatments and technologies in the future!
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Boise State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boise, United States) |
| Project start | April 6, 2023 |
| Project end | January 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $2,059,850 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM148321-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11064798 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals with conditions that could be addressed by new medical devices or systems developed through this collaboration.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions that do not require advanced medical devices or systems may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing healthcare solutions by fostering collaboration between engineering and biomolecular science. It aims to develop advanced medical devices, sensors, and integrated systems that can address complex healthcare needs. The project will support multidisciplinary research, provide training for junior investigators, and establish a core facility for fabrication and testing. Patients may benefit from innovative healthcare technologies that arise from this collaborative approach.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to the development of advanced medical technologies that improve patient care and treatment outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in similar collaborative approaches, indicating potential for impactful advancements in healthcare technology.
Where this research is happening
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Boise State University
Boise, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Browning, Jim — Boise State University
- Study coordinator: Browning, Jim
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Healthy Idaho Clinical & Translational Research Development Administrative Core
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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.