# Molecular and Cellular Immunology Core

> **NIH NIH P30** · UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA · 2023 · $178,463

## Abstract

PROJECT SUMMARY 
Over a decade of solid performance and productivity as a research technical support unit, the Molecular and 
Cellular Immunology (MCI) Core has had a significant impact on increasing research productivity, enhancing 
research competitiveness, and furthering research training and mentoring. Extramurally funded research is 
heavily dependent on the MCI Core, and the need is anticipated to continue to grow. The Core has also 
evolved successfully to provide individualized technical support to investigators from a broad swath of 
biological disciplines, including those engaging in reproductive biology at the IBR. As the IBR COBRE 
transitions to Phase III activities, the MCI Core will be part of this organized research program, with the primary 
goal to heighten the Core's ability to enhance research and training by IBR scientists and investigators of the 
IBR Translational Pilot Project Program; and the secondary goal to reach out to a larger cohort of scientists at 
the University in order to further broaden the Core's user base and strengthen revenue stream. These goals 
will be achieved: (1) in Specific Aim 1 by strengthening, reprioritizing, and adapting the MCI Core's service and 
resources to integrate with IBR's TMII Core and to tailor-fit and maximize efficiency of service according to 
IBR's needs; and by enabling broadened support for research projects of different biological science disciplines 
at the University; (2) in Specific Aim 2 by extending the operational and physical reach of the MCI Core through 
the establishment of a Satellite Core at IBR to enable close research support at the Institution while providing a 
strategic venue and launching pad to outreach to other scientists at the University for the Core's resource and 
service; (3) in Specific Aim 3 by developing a strategic plan based on an adaptable business model that draws 
on different revenue streams and strengthens the Core's value to the University, which collectively, would 
leverage for institutional commitment for sustainability. Achieving these Aims will enhance research efficiency, 
productivity, and excellence of IBR and other University scientists; establish a strong presence of the MCI Core at the 
University with impactful contributions in its research and training missions that is worthy of long-term investments.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 10656281
- **Project number:** 5P30GM131944-05
- **Recipient organization:** UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA
- **Principal Investigator:** George S Hui
- **Activity code:** P30 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2023
- **Award amount:** $178,463
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** 2019-08-13 → 2025-05-31

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10656281

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 10656281, Molecular and Cellular Immunology Core (5P30GM131944-05). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-21 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/10656281. Licensed CC0.

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