{"id":177243,"date":"2023-05-09T08:45:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-09T18:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/?p=177243"},"modified":"2023-05-09T08:46:08","modified_gmt":"2023-05-09T18:46:08","slug":"hi-inbre-grant-renewal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/2023\/05\/09\/hi-inbre-grant-renewal\/","title":{"rendered":"Training budding biomedical researchers continues with $21.3M grant"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading time: <\/span> 3<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>
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The Institutional Development Award Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence team at JABSOM<\/abbr>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A University of Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> at M\u0101noa John A. Burns School of Medicine<\/a> (JABSOM<\/abbr>) program that builds the foundation for the next generation of biomedical researchers has been funded $21.3 million for another five years by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences. <\/p>\n

The Institutional Development Award (IDeA<\/abbr>) Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE<\/abbr>) received funding from the National Institutes of Health to continue the work of expanding research opportunities in Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span>. HI-INBRE<\/abbr><\/a> is administratively based at JABSOM<\/abbr> with a mission to fortify research programs statewide in order to put more undergraduates on the road to a biomedical science career. <\/p>\n

The renewal of the INBRE<\/abbr> grant allows the JABSOM<\/abbr> program to continue to increase the pipeline of students in STEM and strengthen the biomedical research expertise at undergraduate institutions and community colleges in Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span>. This is a pathway for these students to pursue biomedical research and workforce careers. The grant will also facilitate infrastructure development, support postdoctoral fellows and expand the state-of-the-art Data Science Core.<\/p>\n

This includes strategic approaches to providing resource and mentorship opportunities to junior and pilot investigators as a means to incorporate research into curriculum. INBRE<\/abbr> increases biomedical research capacity across the state by providing these resources and expertise to community colleges and primarily undergraduate institutes across the state.<\/p>\n

Cell and Molecular Biology<\/a> Professor Robert Nichols led the last previous two cycles.Peter Hoffmann, a professor who is also with the department, will take over as principal investigator with Ben Fogelgren, associate professor of anatomy, biochemistry and physiology<\/a>, taking on the role of program coordinator.<\/p>\n

“We are thrilled to have this competitive renewal fully funded so that we can continue to build upon our past successes and expand the Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> network of biomedical researchers, scholars and students,” said Hoffmann. “Our leadership works closely with the participating faculty with the goal of strengthening our research capacity throughout Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span>. We have many exciting programs and lofty goals set for the INBRE<\/abbr> V<\/abbr> cycle—time to get to work!”<\/p>\n

Engaging with UH<\/abbr> community colleges, other institutions<\/h2>\n

INBRE<\/abbr> has worked closely with faculty and students from UH<\/abbr> Maui College<\/a>, Kapiʻolani<\/span> Community College<\/a>, Leeward CC<\/abbr><\/a>, Windward CC<\/abbr><\/a>, UH<\/abbr> Hilo<\/a>, UH<\/abbr> West Oʻahu<\/span><\/a>, Chaminade University and Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> Pacific University. Engaging students interested in biomedical research at the community college level and other higher education institutions is the first step in building a strong community of health science research in Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span>. INBRE<\/abbr> provides aspiring biomedical researchers opportunities to investigate complex issues such as obesity and vaccine development, which impact the population of Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> and beyond.<\/p>\n

I found people who were willing to spend time nurturing the education and skill set of future scientists.
—Lance Nunes<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

In the past five years alone, HI-INBRE<\/abbr> has engaged more than 600 students from more than 20 different ethnic groups in research opportunities with the goal of building a &lduqo;pipeline” for biomedical research careers in our state. In so doing, HI-INBRE<\/abbr> enhances biomedical science and technological knowledge amongst our state\u2019s workforce. <\/p>\n

Lance Nunes is one of them. He was part of the INBRE<\/abbr> program during his time at the UH<\/abbr> M\u0101noa and is now at the JABSOM<\/abbr> pursuing a doctorate in developmental and reproductive biology, winning awards along the way such as the Kai Bowden ARCS<\/abbr> Award in Medicine as well as the 2023 Biomedical Symposium Best Presentation award.<\/p>\n

“INBRE is one of the main reasons I became a scientist,” Nunes said. “Going through undergraduate school, you try different things. You never know what you want to do until you try it, and INBRE<\/abbr> introduced me to different research labs. I found people who were willing to spend time nurturing the education and skill set of future scientists.”<\/p>\n

Read more on the JABSOM<\/abbr> website.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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