Molecular and Cell Biology Core supports lung biology research
Official title: Molecular and Cell Biology Core (MCBC)
Funded at Louisiana State Univ A&m Col Baton Rouge · NIH-11382846 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A core facility helps scientists study lung disease using advanced molecular and cellular methods to develop future leaders in this field.
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 | January 2, 2019 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $256,898 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM130555-08 |
| Project ID | NIH-11382846 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable to patient participants in this grant; it funds core services for lung biology researchers and their studies.
✕Less likely to help
Direct patient benefit is not a primary aim of this core; it supports other research projects.
What this research studies
The Molecular and Cell Biology Core (MCBC) provides advanced molecular biology support to lung biology researchers at LSU Vet Med. It coordinates access to specialized facilities for gene expression, sequencing, viral vectors, protein work, antibodies, and high-end imaging to uncover cellular mechanisms behind lung disease. This is a Phase II renewal that aims to expand resources and expertise to help junior investigators become independent NIH-funded researchers. Researchers may use genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, immunology, and microscopy to connect cellular changes to disease outcomes. The core also offers biostatistics and bioinformatics support to strengthen study design and analysis.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this core could accelerate breakthroughs in understanding and treating acute lung injury and related conditions by enabling high-quality molecular studies.
How similar studies have gone: Previous cores in similar centers have improved research productivity and grant success for junior investigators.
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.