Building a new facility for animal-based biomedical research at a Hispanic-serving institution.
Official title: A New Biomedical Research Vivarium at a Hispanic-Serving Institution on the US-Mexico Border
Funded at New Mexico State University Las Cruces · NIH-10597422 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is building a new facility at New Mexico State University to help researchers learn more about health issues, especially how diseases like COVID-19 affect different communities, so they can improve care for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New Mexico State University Las Cruces NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Las Cruces, United States) |
| Project start | September 19, 2022 |
| Project end | May 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2022 |
| Award (this year) | $7,084,640 |
| NIH project number | 1C06OD032035-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10597422 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals from Hispanic, African-American, and Native American communities who are affected by health disparities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not belong to minority populations or those not affected by the diseases being studied may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to construct a new vivarium, aviary, and insectary at New Mexico State University to enhance animal-based biomedical research. The facility will focus on understanding health disparities among minority populations, particularly in the context of diseases like COVID-19. By utilizing animal models, the research will investigate disease progression and treatment responses, ultimately improving patient care. The project emphasizes training and research opportunities for diverse communities in the region.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and treatment of diseases that disproportionately affect minority populations.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has successfully utilized animal models to address health disparities, making this approach both relevant and promising.
Where this research is happening
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New Mexico State University Las Cruces
Las Cruces, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cifuentes, Luis a — New Mexico State University Las Cruces
- Study coordinator: Cifuentes, Luis a
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.