In West Virginia

Empowering discovery, innovation, and collaboration across our state's academic institutions with cutting-edge funding, resources, and mentorship.

Students

Hands-on research experience, fellowships, and career development

Researchers

Innovative grants, state-of-the-art facilities, collaboration networks

Faculty

Leadership opportunities, resources, professional growth

Administrators

Program oversight, impact assessment, strategic planning

Our Impact by the Numbers

50+
Active Research Projects
Spanning biomedical fields
$92M+
Research Funding
NIH and partner investments
200+
Researchers Supported
Faculty & student researchers
25
Partner Institutions
Across West Virginia
$180M+
Economic Impact
Annual contribution to WV economy
Growing impact since 2001

Our Mission

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The mission of the WV-INBRE, as part of the NIH Institutional Development Award (IDeA) Program is to establish a consortium among selected institutions of higher education in the State of West Virginia to enhance their capacity for educating and training their faculty and students in biomedical research.

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Latest News & Updates

Stay informed about the latest research breakthroughs, program announcements, and community events from WV-INBRE.

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WV-INBRE PI Trupti Joshi for her impactful work in AI for healthcare, recently highlighted by WOWK TV.
16/01/2026

WV-INBRE PI Trupti Joshi for her impactful work in AI for healthcare, recently highlighted by WOWK TV.

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WV-SOM Students and faculty hunt Appalachian microbes that could fight infectious disease
11/24/2025

WV-SOM Students and faculty hunt Appalachian microbes that could fight infectious disease

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Dr. Joshi with colleagues from WVSOM at the WV BioSummit discussing new upcoming initiatives in translational research
9/30/2025

Dr. Joshi with colleagues from WVSOM at the WV BioSummit discussing new upcoming initiatives in translational research

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Groundbreaking ceremony for the new $35 million research addition to the Fredric W. Smith Science Building at WVSOM in Lewisburg
8/22/2025

Groundbreaking ceremony for the new $35 million research addition to the Fredric W. Smith Science Building at WVSOM in Lewisburg

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Paid Research Opportunity for HSTA Scholars
3/12/2025

Paid Research Opportunity for HSTA Scholars

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WV-INBRE Puerto Rico Summer Research Exchange Program
3/6/2025

WV-INBRE Puerto Rico Summer Research Exchange Program

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2025 WV-INBRE Summer Research Internship for High School Science Educators now accepting applications
12/5/2024

2025 WV-INBRE Summer Research Internship for High School Science Educators now accepting applications