James Coffman, National Committee Member NAIPIIn addition to his experimental research, Dr. Coffman is interested in theoretical approaches to the problem of biological development and evolution from the perspective of complex systems, and he has published numerous papers and one book on that subject.
He also directs the Maine IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) in Comparative Functional Genomics, a statewide collaborative network of 13 academic and research institutions, led by the MDI Biological Laboratory and funded by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences of the NIH.
The overarching goal of the Maine INBRE is to strengthen biomedical research and research infrastructure in the state of Maine, by providing biomedical research resources, funding, mentorship, and training to undergraduates, post-graduates, and faculty.