Creating a new incubator to improve cell culture consistency
Official title: Developing a Novel Incubator to Increase Cell Culture Reproducibility
Funded at Embrient INC · NIH-11083221 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a new type of incubator that helps keep cell cultures safe and stable, making it easier for researchers studying diseases like HIV to get reliable results in their experiments.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Embrient INC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Diego, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | January 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $910,185 |
| NIH project number | 4R44TR004569-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11083221 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals involved in scientific research related to cell cultures, particularly those studying infectious diseases such as HIV.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in scientific research or do not work with cell cultures may not receive any direct benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing an innovative incubator designed to provide a stable environment for cell cultures, which is crucial for accurate scientific experiments. The new incubator will utilize a unique 'Air Veil' technology to protect against external factors that can disrupt cell growth, such as fluctuations in gas concentrations and contamination. By ensuring a controlled environment, the incubator aims to enhance the reproducibility of experiments, which is a significant challenge faced by researchers in various fields, including those studying diseases like HIV. The project builds on decades of experience with existing incubator technology and aims to address its limitations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more reliable and reproducible results in cell culture experiments, benefiting researchers and ultimately improving treatments for diseases like HIV.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success with similar approaches in improving laboratory equipment for cell culture, indicating a promising potential for this novel incubator design.
Where this research is happening
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Embrient INC
San Diego, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rothenberg, Barry E. — Embrient INC
- Study coordinator: Rothenberg, Barry E.
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.