NIH awards $20.3M grant to Louisiana research program - DVM360

Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine receives a significant $20.3 million NIH grant renewal to advance biomedical research across the state through the Louisiana Biomedical Research Network.

The five-year grant from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences supports the Louisiana Biomedical Research Network (LBRN), a statewide program established in 2001 that enhances faculty development, student training, and research infrastructure. Combined with matching funds from state and institutional partners, total program support exceeds $22.2 million over five years.

• The grant supports research initiatives in artificial intelligence, data science, and interdisciplinary studies while fostering collaborative research across Louisiana's institutions
• LBRN provides training opportunities for students from high school through postdoctoral levels and supports faculty development at primarily undergraduate institutions statewide
• Partner contributions include $1.2 million from the Louisiana Board of Regents and funding from major institutions like Tulane University and LSU Health centers
• The program focuses on groundbreaking advances in lung health, neuroscience, cancer research, infectious disease, and veterinary clinical science