Training future researchers in computational genomics and data science
Official title: Genomic Research and Data Science Center for Computation and Cloud-Computing
Funded at North Carolina Agri & Tech St Univ · NIH-10917218 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping students from underrepresented backgrounds learn important skills in genomics and data science, so they can become the next generation of researchers in the biomedical field.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | North Carolina Agri & Tech St Univ NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Greensboro, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,437,371 |
| NIH project number | 5U24HG013013-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10917218 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include students and faculty from historically black colleges and universities and minority-serving institutions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not affiliated with HBCUs or MSIs may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing education and training in computational genomics, data sciences, and cloud computing, particularly for students from historically marginalized populations. It aims to address the existing gaps in the biomedical workforce by providing hands-on research training and resources at historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and minority-serving institutions (MSIs). The project will leverage interdisciplinary collaborative technology-driven databases to prepare the next generation of scientific researchers. By fostering a diverse workforce, the initiative seeks to improve access to advanced genomic research methodologies and computational tools.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase the representation of underrepresented groups in the biomedical workforce and improve the quality of genomic research.
How similar studies have gone: Previous initiatives aimed at increasing diversity in STEM fields have shown success, indicating that this approach has the potential for positive outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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North Carolina Agri & Tech St Univ
Greensboro, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rhinehardt, Kristen — North Carolina Agri & Tech St Univ
- Study coordinator: Rhinehardt, Kristen
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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.