MISSISSIPPI: MS INBRE announces $21M NIH Grant Renewal
Mississippi INBRE has announced that they have received their five-year INBRE renewal from NIGMS totaling more than $21 million. Although the renewal period just launched Sept 1, the network has already established two new research labs at the University of Mississippi and Mississippi State University, as well as a state-of-the-art data science center.
“Not only will these resources support research at institutions throughout the state, but with this renewal, we can also help build the workforce that this state needs to address its below-average health outcomes and create a better, healthier Mississippi,” explains Dr. Alex Flynt, program director and associate professor of biology at the University of Southern Mississippi.
In addition to strengthening research, improving the health of Mississippians is a key part of Mississippi INBRE’s mission. Utilizing the grant, the program can continue to conduct research into Mississippi’s top public health issues, such as obesity and diabetes.