WWAMI Spotlight: MSU Awarded Millions to Expand Research, Innovation, and Public Health

From MSU News:

ITHS proudly spotlights great work being done in the WWAMI region with the announcement that Montana State University has been awarded $10.7 million from the National Institutes of Health to launch a new center aimed at strengthening biomedical research, workforce development and public health across Montana.

The funding will support the creation of the Center for Advanced Molecular Pathogenesis, or CAMP, a program designed to help early-career scientists establish independent research programs while building the infrastructure needed to support discovery and innovation in the state.

CAMP is led by longtime ITHS collaborator Blake Wiedenheft, the Winifred Asbjornson Plant Sciences Endowed Chair and professor, and Jovanka Voyich, professor and department head, both in the Department of Microbiology and Cell Biology in the College of Agriculture.

This is an investment in people and in Montana’s future. By building research capacity here, we’re creating new opportunities for students, strengthening our ability to address health challenges and expanding the state’s role in biomedical discovery.

‐‐ Alison Harmon, PhD, Vice President for Research and Economic Development, Montana State University

CAMP will provide mentorship, research support, and shared scientific resources to help faculty compete for major federal grants and develop sustainable programs, provide pilot funding for early-stage projects, recruit researchers, and create a pipeline of scientific talent in the state of Montana.

ITHS offers a hearty congratulations to the team and sends best wishes on this endeavor.