REU Site: Rural Appalachia REsearch in bioSensing Technology (RAREST) — NSF Award to West Virginia University Research Corporation
This three-year REU Site: Rural Appalachia Research in biosensing Technology (RAREST) is hosted by West Virginia University. The project features research investigations in health disparities in rural Appalachian areas, such as tick-borne infections, cancer, and cardiovascular disease. Nine REU students per year will e
| Award title | REU Site: Rural Appalachia REsearch in bioSensing Technology (RAREST) |
|---|---|
| Award ID | 2447659 |
| Awardee | West Virginia University Research Corporation |
| City | MORGANTOWN |
| State | WV |
| Amount obligated | $418,634 |
| Principal investigator | Soumya Srivastava |
| Program | EWFD-Eng Workforce Development |
| Start date | 08/15/2025 |
| Abstract | This three-year REU Site: Rural Appalachia Research in biosensing Technology (RAREST) is hosted by West Virginia University. The project features research investigations in health disparities in rural Appalachian areas, such as tick-borne infections, cancer, and cardiovascular disease. Nine REU students per year will engage in research opportunities with significant local and national impact, focusing on biosensor-related projects in health. Undergraduates will work in small groups state-of-the- |
| Source | NSF Awards |
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