# Research Infrastructure Core

> **NIH NIH U54** · MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE · 2020 · $41,275

## Abstract

The RCMI program provides universally accessible equipment, infrastructure and 
analysis essential to initiate and sustain research projects at Meharry. In this application, 
we will address continuity of services and efficiency of resource management by 
bringing all the supported core equipment and functions into one continuous space, 
which will be renovated. Therefore, we are also requesting funds to renovate this space. 
We will accomplish this goal through the following specific aims: 
1) Co-localize and merge three independent cores (Molecular Biology, Morphology, 
Proteomics), and an animal imaging instrument into the research infrastructure core 
2) Expand research services and analysis by continuing to support bioinformatics 
activity, adding health informatics, and increasing biostatistics support 
3) Centrally manage the research infrastructure core facility (CRISALIS) to ensure 
appropriate tracking, billing, and grant attribution by users 
4) Cross-train seven staff scientists and junior faculty broadly to provide continuous and 
uninterrupted service 
5) Renovate 5,000 sq. ft. of space to accommodate the specialized scientific instruments 
and personnel. 
By accomplishing these specific aims, we will centralize operations, increase efficiencies 
and create a more robust infrastructure for research services and training. This 
enhanced, unified strategic direction and execution will allow for uniformity, prioritizing 
future directions, and increased productivity by reducing redundancies in previously 
separate operations. The transformation of the space and cores into a more efficient and 
highly integrated research services suite will lower the startup cost burden of the newly 
recruited faculty while also providing excellent service value for our existing researchers.!

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 10204755
- **Project number:** 3U54MD007586-34S1
- **Recipient organization:** MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE
- **Principal Investigator:** ROBERT G HOLT
- **Activity code:** U54 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2020
- **Award amount:** $41,275
- **Award type:** 3
- **Project period:** 1997-09-30 → 2022-06-30

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10204755

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 10204755, Research Infrastructure Core (3U54MD007586-34S1). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-24 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/10204755. Licensed CC0.

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