Modern, shared biomedical research spaces to grow metabolic science at the University of Arkansas
Official title: BRF: Developing Multidisciplinary and Collaborative Research Spaces to Grow Biomedical Research Capacity at the University of Arkansas
Funded at University of Arkansas at Fayetteville · NIH-11523324 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A large NIH grant will create new, collaborative lab spaces at the University of Arkansas to boost metabolic and biomedical research that could improve health in Arkansans.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Arkansas at Fayetteville NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Fayetteville, United States) |
| Project start | September 18, 2026 |
| Project end | May 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $8,000,000 |
| NIH project number | 1C06OD042704-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11523324 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Researchers and clinicians in Arkansas who study metabolism, diabetes, obesity, and related health issues and who can collaborate within the new cores.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside Arkansas or those not engaged with metabolic research may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This project funds a new, multidisciplinary research environment designed to connect scientists across buildings and cores. It will expand infrastructure, core facilities, and data science capabilities to accelerate metabolic research and training. The goal is to cultivate the next generation of biomedical researchers and strengthen Arkansas’ capacity to address diabetes, obesity, and physical inactivity through better collaboration and modern tools.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients in Arkansas could benefit from faster metabolic discoveries and more effective translation of research into health improvements.
How similar studies have gone: Previous COBRE and P20-funded centers have built successful interdisciplinary cores and attracted substantial federal funding, supporting this expansion.
Where this research is happening
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University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
Fayetteville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rajaram, Narasimhan — University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
- Study coordinator: Rajaram, Narasimhan
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.