Louisiana Biomedical Research Network (LBRN) Enhancing Biomedical Research and Student Training
Official title: Louisiana Biomedical Research Network
Funded at Louisiana State Univ A&m Col Baton Rouge · NIH-11378651 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A regional NIH grant supports building biomedical research capacity across Louisiana and strengthens undergraduate training through collaborations, infrastructure, and innovative training platforms.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Louisiana State Univ A&m Col Baton Rouge NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baton Rouge, United States) |
| Project start | September 25, 2001 |
| Project end | April 30, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $4,055,846 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM103424-25 |
| Project ID | NIH-11378651 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable to patients directly; this grant targets scientific capacity and training at PUIs to support future biomedical research with potential patient benefits.
✕Less likely to help
There is no direct patient participation in this INBRE/INBRE-like grant.
What this research studies
This grant focuses on sustaining and expanding biomedical research across Louisiana, with an emphasis on building capacity at primarily undergraduate institutions. It supports programs like bi-annual retreats, Core Liaison Officers, and an expanded undergraduate research experience, plus a new virtual training platform and a Hackathon to boost skills and innovation. The effort includes extending the summer research program and funding mechanisms to sustain PUIs’ research activities. By strengthening collaborations, infrastructure, and training, it aims to create a more robust, statewide biomedical research ecosystem.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, Louisiana students and faculty will gain greater research opportunities, training, and collaboration that can lead to stronger local science ecosystems and potential future collaborations.
How similar studies have gone: Similar capacity-building networks have shown success in expanding undergraduate research experiences and collaborations across institutions.
Where this research is happening
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Louisiana State Univ A&m Col Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kousoulas, Konstantin G — Louisiana State Univ A&m Col Baton Rouge
- Study coordinator: Kousoulas, Konstantin G
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.