Mississippi network to boost Biomedical Research across schools
Official title: Mississippi INBRE
Funded at University of Southern Mississippi · NIH-11415898 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A statewide program helps Mississippi colleges collaborate to build biomedical research capacity and train a strong workforce focused on cancer, infectious disease, and obesity.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Southern Mississippi NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Hattiesburg, United States) |
| Project start | September 20, 2001 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $4,083,081 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM103476-25 |
| Project ID | NIH-11415898 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal participants are students, researchers, and healthcare-focused communities at Mississippi PUIs who want to advance basic and translational biomedical research.
✕Less likely to help
Patients may not directly benefit from this administrative grant, though future research projects could involve them.
What this research studies
This grant funds a statewide network that connects Mississippi universities to strengthen local biomedical research infrastructure and leadership. It aims to expand access to resources, foster collaborations, and train students and researchers across institutions. The focus areas include cancer, infectious disease, and obesity, with activities designed to improve health outcomes for Mississippians.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could accelerate local scientific capabilities and workforce readiness to address major health issues in the state.
How similar studies have gone: Similar INBRE/IDeA networks have shown that building local research capacity can lead to more healthcare innovations and collaborations.
Where this research is happening
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University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rangachari, Vijay — University of Southern Mississippi
- Study coordinator: Rangachari, Vijay
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.