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Biomedical National Elemental Imaging Resource (BNEIR)

Award Number: R24GM141194
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF GENERAL MEDICAL SCIENCES
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 05/01/2021
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 08/31/2031

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Biomedical National Elemental Imaging Resource (BNEIR) - Elemental imaging reveals spatial distribution and abundance of elements within biological tissues, offering unique insights into biochemical pathways relevant to human health and disease. While powerful, elemental imaging remains underutilized in biomedical research due to significant barriers— including complex instrumentation, non-standard sample preparation protocols, and limited data analysis tools—that impede adoption and awareness. To address these challenges, the Dartmouth Trace Element Core established the Biomedical National Elemental Imaging Resource (BNEIR) in 2021 with support from NIGMS R24 program. Over its first four years, BNEIR expanded from a regional facility serving six users to a nationally recognized resource supporting over 40 NIH-funded investigators. BNEIR provides rapid access to laser ablation inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS) and time-of-flight mass spectrometry (LA-ICP-TOF-MS), sample preparation guidance, training, and remote analysis. To further reduce barriers, BNEIR developed a suite of free, open-source software tools tailored to biomedical applications, enabling efficient data visualization, analysis, and publication. The resource maintains a robust online presence, offers virtual office hours, and conducts outreach at relevant metals-focused scientific meetings—including Gordon Research Conferences and the annual meeting of the Society of Toxicology—to promote awareness and engagement within relevant research communities. To ensure equitable access, BNEIR provides no-cost data processing support and waives imaging fees for up to 50 hours when cost is a barrier. Through continued expansion of its user base, engagement with the analytical research community, and investment in cutting-edge technology, BNEIR aims to remain at the forefront of elemental imaging. Our long-term goal is to establish BNEIR as a self-sustaining national resource through chargebacks and subcontracts embedded within NIH-funded research grants.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2026 ( Subtotal = $534,550 )
2026	2026	TRUSTEES OF DARTMOUTH COLLEGE	7 LEBANON ST	HANOVER	NH	03755	GRAFTON	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	002	6	9/1/2026	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$534,550
2026	2025	TRUSTEES OF DARTMOUTH COLLEGE	7 LEBANON ST	HANOVER	NH	03755	GRAFTON	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	5	3/10/2026	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
2026	2025	TRUSTEES OF DARTMOUTH COLLEGE	7 LEBANON ST	HANOVER	NH	03755	GRAFTON	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	001	5	8/31/2026	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $534,550

Issue Date FY: 2025 ( Subtotal = $457,631 )
2025	2025	TRUSTEES OF DARTMOUTH COLLEGE	7 LEBANON ST	HANOVER	NH	03755	GRAFTON	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	5	6/6/2025	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$457,631
														Subtotal = $457,631

Issue Date FY: 2024 ( Subtotal = $457,631 )
2024	2024	TRUSTEES OF DARTMOUTH COLLEGE	7 LEBANON ST	HANOVER	NH	03755	GRAFTON	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	4	3/22/2024	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$411,867
2024	2024	TRUSTEES OF DARTMOUTH COLLEGE	7 LEBANON ST	HANOVER	NH	03755	GRAFTON	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	001	4	6/18/2024	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$45,764
														Subtotal = $457,631

Issue Date FY: 2023 ( Subtotal = $464,191 )
2023	2023	TRUSTEES OF DARTMOUTH COLLEGE	7 LEBANON ST	HANOVER	NH	03755	GRAFTON	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	3	3/30/2023	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$464,191
														Subtotal = $464,191

Issue Date FY: 2022 ( Subtotal = $702,498 )
2022	2022	TRUSTEES OF DARTMOUTH COLLEGE	7 LEBANON ST	HANOVER	NH	03755	GRAFTON	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	001	2	8/19/2022	SUPPLEMENT FOR EXPANSION	$244,867
2022	2022	TRUSTEES OF DARTMOUTH COLLEGE	6001 PARKHURST HALL STE 207	HANOVER	NH	03755	GRAFTON	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	2	4/27/2022	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$457,631
														Subtotal = $702,498

Issue Date FY: 2021 ( Subtotal = $464,191 )
2021	2021	TRUSTEES OF DARTMOUTH COLLEGE	1 HINMAN DARTMOUTH COLLEGE	HANOVER	NH	03755	GRAFTON	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	1	4/14/2021	NEW	$464,191
														Subtotal = $464,191

Grand Total All Awards = $3,080,692

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Biomedical National Elemental Imaging Resource (BNEIR)

Award Number: R24GM141194

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF GENERAL MEDICAL SCIENCES

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 05/01/2021

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 08/31/2031

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