Welcome to the Biomedical Research Institute
The Biomedical Research Institute (BRI), formerly known as the Biomolecular Research Center, at Boise State University is a collaborative and multidisciplinary research hub designed to provide a supportive environment for interdisciplinary research and education. The institute concentrates on supporting the careers and professional development of students, staff and researchers in biomolecular and biomedical research interests.
The BRI is home to the IDeA Programs Office (IPO) and Biomolecular Research Core Facility (BRCF). These units support current and future collaborative science by providing management, access to expertise and instrumentation, training, and networking opportunities to support our mission.
Mission Statement
The Biomedical Research Institute facilitates multidisciplinary research and research training programs in biomedical sciences with a goal of increasing the level of biomedical research achieved at Boise State University in support of gaining knowledge and improving the health of society.
IDeA Programs Office
The IPO is the administrative unit for several Institutional Development Award (IDeA) programs funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Related  programs that support the growth of biomedical research at Boise State University are also supported by the IDeA Programs Office.
Biomolecular Research Core Facility
The BRCF has a comprehensive collection of instrumentation for the characterization of biomolecules, cells, and tissues,. Instrumentation is accessible to internal and external customers. Available instrumentation focuses on mass spectrometry, histology, imaging, and protein biochemistry.