Creating a facility for large-scale production of biomaterials for infectious disease research
Biomaterial Manufacturing Suite in Support of NIH/NIAID and the Global Infectious Disease Research Community
This study is creating a special facility to make important materials quickly for researchers studying infectious diseases, helping them work better on finding solutions for outbreaks that affect public health.
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 ID | NIH-10795293 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project aims to build a Biomaterial Manufacturing Suite (BMS) within a High Containment Facility to support the production of biomaterials for infectious diseases. The BMS will enable the rapid development and large-scale manufacturing of materials needed for research on priority pathogens, which are critical for public health. By providing well-characterized challenge materials at no cost, this facility will enhance the capabilities of researchers working on epidemic and pandemic threats. The project focuses on optimizing the growth and characterization of pathogenic organisms to facilitate better research outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals affected by infectious diseases or those at risk of epidemic outbreaks.
Not a fit: Patients with non-infectious diseases or conditions unrelated to the pathogens being studied may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the availability of essential biomaterials for infectious disease research, leading to faster development of treatments and vaccines.
How similar studies have performed: Other research initiatives have successfully established similar facilities, indicating a proven approach to enhancing infectious disease research capabilities.
Where this research is happening
Manassas, United States
- American Type Culture Collection — Manassas, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bradford, Rebecca — American Type Culture Collection
- Study coordinator: Bradford, Rebecca
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 below.