December 15, 2005

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MSU Unveils Design for New Research Building

Montana State University announces plans for a new Chemistry and Biochemistry Research Building to support cutting-edge scientific research and collaboration.

Montana NSF EPSCoR Focus Area: Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics

Overview of the new Center for Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics at the University of Montana and its connections with existing research centers.

• Building the CBSD Research Center
• Research Themes and Collaborative Partnerships
• Bioinformatics and Core Facility Integration

Montana NSF EPSCoR New Faculty

Profiles of faculty recruited through EPSCoR investments.

• Dr. William Halford (Montana State University)
  • Viral pathogenesis and persistent infections
  • Herpes simplex virus research
• Dr. Lilian Calderón-Garcidueñas (University of Montana)
  • Environmental health and neuroscience research

Research Infrastructure and Growth

How EPSCoR investments support faculty hiring, research capacity, graduate education, and interdisciplinary collaboration across Montana institutions.

Montana NSF EPSCoR Programs and Partnerships

• Montana University System Partners
• Tribal College Partners
• Statewide Research Collaborations
• Shared Research Facilities and Resources

Montana NSF EPSCoR Contacts and Resources

Program leadership, institutional contacts, and funding acknowledgements.