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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 titleREU Site: Rural Appalachia REsearch in bioSensing Technology (RAREST)
Award ID2447659
AwardeeWest Virginia University Research Corporation
CityMORGANTOWN
StateWV
Amount obligated$418,634
Principal investigatorSoumya Srivastava
ProgramEWFD-Eng Workforce Development
Start date08/15/2025
AbstractThis 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-
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