Montana INBRE
The Montana INBRE Program (IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence) builds on the previous success of the Montana BRIN Program (Biomedical Research Infrastructure Network) awarded to Montana State University in 2001 by the National Center for Research Resources (NCRR) division of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This five-year program (2004-2009) continues to focus on increasing the biomedical research capacity of Montana by building research infrastructure, supporting faculty and student research, and fostering a state-wide collaborative network. The pathogenesis of infectious disease and health issues related to the environment are MT INBRE’s two research foci, areas in which the state – with its abundance of livestock and wildlife and its history of mineral and energy exploration – is strategically positioned to excel. INBRE positions Montana as a leader in biomedical research and significantly increases education, research, and, ultimately, employment opportunities in the state.
