Molecular and Cell Biology Resources Core for Louisiana researchers
Official title: Molecular and Cell Biology Resources Core
Funded at Louisiana State Univ A&m Col Baton Rouge · NIH-11378674 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A resource core helps Louisiana researchers access advanced molecular and cell biology facilities and training to support cancer and other disease-related work at mostly undergraduate institutions.
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) | $364,409 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM103424-25 |
| Project ID | NIH-11378674 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Researchers and students at Louisiana PUIs and affiliated medical centers who work on animal models, molecular biology, and related immunopathology projects.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without access to research channels or who are not involved in molecular biology or animal-model studies may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This grant funds a centralized hub that provides access to core facilities for gene expression, protein production, immunology, pathology, and microscopy. Located across LSU and partner institutions, it also offers wet lab space and vivarium access to researchers conducting animal experiments. The core aims to train investigators, share specialized equipment, and foster collaboration among scientists studying molecular and cell biology. It supports translational work by enabling PUIs to adopt new technologies for in vitro and animal research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could benefit from faster translation of basic discoveries into disease diagnostics and therapies through enhanced research capacity.
How similar studies have gone: Similar core facilities have shown to accelerate adoption of new technologies and improve collaboration 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: Chouljenko, Vladimir N — Louisiana State Univ A&m Col Baton Rouge
- Study coordinator: Chouljenko, Vladimir N
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.