The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded $5.8 million to establish a genomic data science educational hub for early-career researchers. The hub will offer expanded educational and research opportunities in genomic data science, supporting the development of future leaders in the biomedical field.
The Genomics Research and Data Science Center for Computation and Cloud Computing (GRADS-4C) is a new center that will provide educational and research opportunities for undergraduate and master’s students in biomedical sciences. Led by North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, GRADS-4C will serve as a hub for a network of institutions committed to advancing training and innovation in genomics and data science.
GRADS-4C’s mission is to prepare the next generation of genomic data scientists to contribute to future advancements in biomedical research. The center will equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to apply genomic data in solving complex challenges related to human health and disease.
These fellowships will provide students with the opportunity to work on real-world research projects with leading scientists in the field of genomic data science.
This program will provide students with a rigorous foundation in the computational and statistical methods needed to analyze genomic data.
GRADS-4C will offer a variety of workshops and training programs to students, faculty and researchers at all levels of experience.
The Team
The NCCU team for GRADS-4C is led by Dr. Siobahn Grady, Dr. Carressa Gerald, and Olasunkanmi Ladapo. Dr. Grady is an Assistant Professor of Information Science, Program Director of Library and Information Sciences, and Director the Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Research (IAIER) and of the Laboratory for Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Research (LAIER) at North Carolina Central University. Dr. Gerald is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Environmental, Earth and Geospatial Sciences at NCCU.
GRADS-4C is expected to make a meaningful contribution to the field of genomic data science. The center will train a new generation of scientists equipped to apply genomic data in addressing some of the most complex challenges in human health and disease.
GRADS-4C is supported by a $5.8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The grant is part of NIH’s broader initiative to advance education and research in biomedical data science.
GRADS-4C is a dynamic new center positioned to make a significant impact in the field of genomic data science. It is dedicated to providing educational and research opportunities that prepare students for careers at the intersection of genomics, data science, and biomedical research. GRADS-4C aims to train the next generation of scientists equipped to use genomic data to address some of the most complex challenges in human health and disease.
