# Bioinformatics

> **NIH NIH P20** · LSU HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER · 2020 · $121,905

## Abstract

ABSTRACT
The Translational Genomics, Bioinformatics and Biostatistics Core (TGBBC) will provide CARES-CHD
investigators with a seamless data pipeline for genomics studies and sophisticated data science support at all
stages of research. In the spirit of Core integration to enhance research support (see Biospecimen/Pathology
Core), this Core will be formed by the union of two existing shared resources: the Translational Genomics
Core, directed by Dr. Jovanny Zabaleta, and the Bioinformatics and Data Science Services Center (BDSSC),
directed by Dr. Hicks. As for the Biospecimen/Pathology Core, we envision centralizing requests for
information, services and appointments with Core personnel through the implementation of the SPARC
(Services, Pricing and Application for Research Centers) portal. SPARC is currently utilized by all the Cores of
the LACaTS consortium, for which Dr. Miele leads the Biomedical Informatics Core. The TGC is already linked
to the BDSCC by a high-speed data pipeline. The BDSCC offers a broad array of data science services that go
beyond genomic data analysis to assist investigators at all stages of project development and implementation,
including study design, data management, database curation, data interpretation and visualization. The
TGBBC Core will be dedicated to CARES-CHD Projects and Developmental Research Projects, under the
coordination of Dr. Miele, who already serves as senior mentor for the TGC and is Dr. Hicks' Department
Head.
Our overarching goal is to support the performance of high-quality translational research, utilizing state of the
art genomics, bio-informatics and biostatistics. This multi-disciplinary Shared Resource will interact with each
of the main Projects and the Developmental Projects.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 10005251
- **Project number:** 5P20CA233374-03
- **Recipient organization:** LSU HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
- **Principal Investigator:** Chindo Hicks
- **Activity code:** P20 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2020
- **Award amount:** $121,905
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** 2018-09-19 → 2022-08-31

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10005251

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 10005251, Bioinformatics (5P20CA233374-03). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-28 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/10005251. Licensed CC0.

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