About the CNRE

The Center for Neuroscience Research Excellence (CNRE) at Central State University is an NIH/NIGMS Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE, P20GM100001). The CNRE builds a critical mass of independent investigators in neuroscience, supported by an Administrative Core (Core A), a Molecular and Imaging Core (Core B) and a Physiology and Behavior Core (Core C).

Research Focus Areas

• Gene therapy and neural repair
• Sensory and motor systems
• Traumatic brain injury
• Neurodegeneration and aging

Purpose

Core vouchers let investigators try CNRE core services before committing grant funds.

Eligible Services

• Core B: genotyping, viral vector packaging, confocal and electron microscopy, image analysis.
• Core C: electrophysiology, behavioral testing, injury models.

Award Information

Up to $5,000 in core services per investigator per year, paid directly to the core.

Eligibility

Faculty and postdoctoral fellows (with mentor approval) at Central State University and IDeA-network institutions in the state.

Application

A 2-page project description with the services and a cost estimate from the Core Director, and an NIH biosketch. Reviewed monthly by the CNRE Executive Committee.

Contact

Laura M. Bennett, Ph.D., Professor and CNRE Director; Kevin J. Ortiz, CNRE Program Coordinator. cnre@csu.example.edu, 1000 University Avenue, Capital City, ST 00000.