Our Mission
The Mississippi IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (MS-INBRE) is a statewide partnership of colleges, universities, and research institutions committed to strengthening biomedical research and expanding educational opportunities across Mississippi. Supported by the National Institutes of Health through the Institutional Development Award (IDeA) program, MS-INBRE works to enhance research capacity, foster scientific collaboration, and provide meaningful research experiences for students and faculty throughout the state.
At the heart of MS-INBRE is a commitment to creating opportunities. By supporting faculty researchers, investing in research infrastructure, expanding access to data science and other shared resources, and promoting collaboration among institutions, the network helps build a stronger and more connected biomedical research community across Mississippi.
MS-INBRE provides undergraduate students with hands-on research experiences, mentorship, professional development opportunities, and pathways to graduate and professional education. These experiences help prepare the next generation of scientists, health professionals, and research leaders while contributing to a growing biomedical workforce in Mississippi and beyond.
The network supports research across a wide range of biomedical disciplines, including areas of particular significance to Mississippi such as cancer, infectious diseases, and obesity. Through innovation, discovery, and collaboration, MS-INBRE is helping create a future in which Mississippi’s institutions, researchers, and students are equipped to make meaningful contributions to biomedical science and human health.
Whether you are a student exploring research opportunities, a faculty member seeking collaborative partnerships, or an institution interested in advancing biomedical research, we welcome you to learn more about the MS-INBRE network and the opportunities it provides.
Scientific Focuses
Mississippi INBRE‘s primary scientific focuses are on cancer, diabetes, obesity, infectious diseases and other chronic illnesses directly affecting Mississippians.