This subproject is one of many research subprojects utilizing the resources provided by a Center grant funded by NIH/NCRR. The subproject and investigator (PI) may have received primary funding from another NIH source, and thus could be represented in other CRISP entries. The institution listed is for the Center, which is not necessarily the institution for the investigator. Description The MT INBRE Research Core is integral in increasing the biomedical research capacity of Montana by building research infrastructure, supporting faculty and student research, and fostering a state-wide collaborative network. The pathogenesis of infectious disease and health issues related to the environment are MT INBRE's two research foci. These foci were chosen for their relevance to the state of Montana, a state with an abundance of livestock and wildlife and a history of mineral and energy exploration. By choosing and overseeing these research foci, MT INBRE is strategically positioned to excel and positions Montana as a leader in biomedical research. The Research Core works to foster increases in education, research, and, ultimately, employment opportunities in the state. Overall, eight research projects (one through the Outreach Core) in the areas of infectious disease and environmental health are supported by the MT INBRE Research Core at four of the state's baccalaureate colleges and one tribal college. The Research Core manages the extensive mentoring and research collaboration program that links the principal investigators (Project Leaders) of each of these projects with established, NIH-funded investigators at MSU, UM, the McLaughlin Research Institute, and the NIH Rocky Mountain Laboratories. All network researchers have access to scientific facilities, equipment, and training at MSU and UM. The long-term goal is to position these researchers to be competitive for their own NIH funding. Also supported by the Research Core is the development of student and faculty researchers at tribal institutions.
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