Nevada statewide biomedical network supports researchers and students
Official title: Nevada IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence
Funded at University of Nevada Reno · NIH-11333453 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A statewide, multi-institution program in Nevada aims to boost biomedical research, training, and collaboration across two- and four-year colleges and universities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Nevada Reno NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Reno, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2001 |
| Project end | August 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $4,346,469 |
| NIH project number | 2P20GM103440-24 |
| Project ID | NIH-11333453 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are faculty, postdocs, and students at Nevada’s public colleges and universities involved in biomedical research and data science.
✕Less likely to help
Patients would not be directly enrolled; benefits come from strengthened research infrastructure and workforce that may lead to future health advances.
What this research studies
This grant funds Nevada INBRE to strengthen research infrastructure, provide mentorship, and develop the biomedical workforce through a network that includes UNR, UNLV, CSN, and other colleges. It supports faculty development, student opportunities, and statewide data resources in bioinformatics and omics. The program emphasizes cross-institution collaboration, conferences, and a data science core to advance regional health research. The network-wide approach helps Nevada researchers access resources, training, and mentorship to compete nationally.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could enhance Nevada’s capacity to conduct biomedical research and train a skilled workforce that may benefit patients in the region.
How similar studies have gone: Regional and national networks like INBRE/COBRE have previously shown improvements in research capacity and training outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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University of Nevada Reno
Reno, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Baker, Jonathan E. — University of Nevada Reno
- Study coordinator: Baker, Jonathan E.
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.