Collection and distribution of infectious disease resources to combat antibiotic resistance
Official title: Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Biological Research Repository (MID-BRR): AMR Research Activities
Funded at American Type Culture Collection · NIH-11250828 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping scientists get the right tools and materials they need to better understand and fight infections and antibiotic resistance, so they can develop better treatments for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | American Type Culture Collection NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Manassas, United States) |
| Project start | October 16, 2023 |
| Project end | October 15, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $3,750,000 |
| NIH project number | 75N93024C00001-P00005-9999-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11250828 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals affected by antibiotic-resistant infections or those at risk of contracting such infections.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with non-infectious diseases or those not affected by antimicrobial resistance may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on providing high-quality infectious reagents and resources to scientists working on antimicrobial resistance and infectious diseases. It involves the acquisition, authentication, production, preservation, storage, and distribution of these essential materials to support basic research and product development. By ensuring that researchers have access to reliable and well-characterized pathogens, the project aims to enhance the understanding and treatment of infectious diseases.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for combating antibiotic-resistant infections and better treatment options for patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in utilizing similar approaches to enhance the understanding of infectious diseases and develop effective treatments.
Where this research is happening
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American Type Culture Collection
Manassas, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rashid, Sujatha — American Type Culture Collection
- Study coordinator: Rashid, Sujatha
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.