The RAIN alliance pools the biomedical research expertise and resources of multiple states, aiming to enhance research outcomes. Nevada significantly contributes through UNR’s Data Science Core, Mick Hitchcock PhD Nevada Proteomics Center, UNLV’s Genomics Core Facility, and advanced nanoparticle characterization capabilities, while Idaho and Montana provide bioinformatics resources and community engagement expertise, respectively. Hawaii offers Surface Plasmon Resonance services, unique Natural Product chemical libraries, and specialized monoclonal antibody production, fostering diverse research opportunities within the alliance.
Alaska Resources
Alaska offers access to two of their cores: Community-Based Participatory Research and Data Science Core/Research Analytics Core. With three participating core facilities: Alaska Genomics Facility and Analytical Center for Chemical Analysis. Additionally, Students from other states will be able to engage in a 10-week research program at UA campuses, ANTHC, or in Utqiaġvik, AK, focusing on One Health-related fields and receiving virtual training in biomedical research, career development, and research ethics, with opportunities for further career development and participation in the ANTHC Alaska Indigenous Research Program.
Hawaii Resources
Hawaii INBRE offers Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) services and hosts unique Natural Product chemical libraries. Additionally, Kapi’olani Community College in Honolulu specializes in monoclonal antibody production.
Idaho Resources
Idaho contributes bioinformatics degree programs and the Idaho National Lab. The state’s universities house various research cores, including computational and optical imaging facilities at the IIDS, protein-protein interaction analyses at Boise State University, and nucleic acid sequencing services at Idaho State University.
Montana Resources
Montana provides community engagement expertise through the IDeA Community Engagement Core and access to resources such as the NIH Rocky Mountain Lab. Bioinformatics and biostatistics resources are available at Montana State University and the University of Montana.
Nevada Resources
Nevada contributes significantly to the alliance with UNR’s Data Science Core for Biomedical Research and Mick Hitchcock PhD Nevada Proteomics Center, offering expertise in computational science, proteomics, and genomics. UNLV’s Genomics Core Facility and National Supercomputing Institute further enhance research capabilities, alongside advanced nanoparticle characterization facilitated by the Zetaview Nanoparticle Microscope Tracking System.
New Mexico
New Mexico’s INBRE program provides structured research experiences and internships to undergraduate students, aiming to prepare them for careers in science and biomedical research. Additionally, RAIN faculty can benefit from consultation services, workshops, and online courses in data science, along with access to advanced research facilities like the Chemical Analysis and Instrumentation Lab and the Microscopic Imaging Core Suite.
Wyoming Resources
Wyoming contributes through its Bioinformatics Core, which collaborates with public health agencies, and the Center for Advanced Scientific Imaging, which facilitates research in fundamental molecular interactions.