This proposal outlines a plan to renovate two rooms adjacent to the current biomedical research laboratory in Arnett Hall, the building on campus at West Liberty University that houses the Department of Biomedical Sciences. renovate. One room is currently an underused classroom (approximately 1100 sq. ft.) that will be renovated into a state-of-the-art research laboratory, which is connected to the current biomedical research lab through a smaller room (approximately 480 sq. ft.) that will be renovated to serve as a shared equipment area. This additional research space is much needed given the growth we have experienced within our Department of Biomedical Sciences over the past five years. During this time period, we hired four new biomedical research faculty (three of which have received funding from WV-INBRE) and started new graduate programs: MA/MS in Biology and MA in Biomedical Sciences. Furthermore, next year we are planning to introduce a new biomedical undergraduate research major. As part of this curriculum, students will be required to complete a minimum of six credits (270 hours) of independent undergraduate research. We anticipate this unique major will attract more students to West Liberty University and increase participation in the various biomedical research projects taking place across campus. However, without improving our current facilities, we will be unable to manage this expected growth in our research output. Acquiring funds that will allow us to increase our biomedical research space will allow us to adequately train the future generations of West Virginia scientists, physicians, and health-care providers.