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Forensic Genomics Institute

Award Information

Award #
15PBJA-24-GG-00469-BRND
Funding Category
Noncompetitive
Location
Awardee County
Cabell
Congressional District
Status
Awarded, but not yet accepted
Funding First Awarded
2024
Total funding (to date)
$2,000,000

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2024, $2,000,000)

Marshall University Forensic Science Center (MUFSC) seeks to leverage its expertise and resources to establish -  the Forensic Genomics Institute (FGI). The FGI would be a Center of Excellence that focuses on the use of genetics/genomics to improve the quality of life and the safety of society. This Institute would function as an interdisciplinary research, training, and service entity under the auspices of Marshall University with experts in genetics, genomics, microbiology, molecular biology, bioinformatics, and other related disciplines.

Date Created: August 15, 2024