Rhode Island Biomedical Research Network to Train Students and Grow Research
Official title: Rhode Island IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence
Funded at University of Rhode Island · NIH-11403830 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A program to strengthen Rhode Island’s biomedical research capacity and provide hands-on training for students and early-career researchers through a network of universities and shared resources.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Rhode Island NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Kingston, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2001 |
| Project end | April 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $4,090,614 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM103430-26 |
| Project ID | NIH-11403830 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are students (undergraduate and graduate) and early-career investigators in Rhode Island who are engaged in biomedical research and seeking mentored training and collaboration opportunities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not directly involved in this training and capacity-building program may not experience immediate clinical benefits, but may gain indirectly from a stronger regional research environment.
What this research studies
This grant funds a statewide effort to build biomedical research capacity in Rhode Island by coordinating multiple institutions, creating shared cores, and mentoring early-career scientists. It includes a centralized data science and molecular informatics core, a central core facility for research activities, and a program for mentored research experiences for undergraduates, graduates, and postdocs. By fostering collaborations across nine Rhode Island institutions, the network aims to create sustainable opportunities for hands-on training and translational projects. The program highlights evaluation and continuous improvement to adapt to the changing needs of the biomedical community in the state.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients in Rhode Island could benefit from a stronger local research ecosystem, faster access to cutting-edge findings, and more opportunities for training and future clinical translation.
How similar studies have gone: Prior RI-IDeA efforts have transformed institutional capacity and researcher development, suggesting this renewal could continue to yield meaningful improvements.
Where this research is happening
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University of Rhode Island
Kingston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cho, Bongsup P — University of Rhode Island
- Study coordinator: Cho, Bongsup P
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.