Developing resources and workforce for a regional biosafety laboratory
Official title: Resources and workforce development for the New England Regional Biosafety Laboratory
Funded at Tufts University Boston · NIH-10910224 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about training people to safely handle dangerous germs that could cause outbreaks, so they can help keep everyone healthy and ready to respond to new infections.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Tufts University Boston NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | August 18, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $2,429,378 |
| NIH project number | 5UC7AI180310-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10910224 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include professionals and researchers working in biosafety and biocontainment settings.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in biosafety research or do not work in related fields may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the capabilities of the New England Regional Biosafety Laboratory (NERBL) to safely and effectively respond to pathogens with pandemic potential and other emerging infections. It aims to build a highly skilled workforce equipped with the necessary competencies for biocontainment and biosafety operations. The project involves training individuals in advanced technical skills and ensuring they are well-prepared to handle specific risks associated with infectious agents. By fostering collaboration with academic and industry partners, the NERBL seeks to contribute to the development of medical countermeasures and improve public health responses.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved safety and effectiveness in managing infectious disease outbreaks, ultimately protecting public health.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives focused on enhancing biosafety and workforce training have shown success in improving public health responses to infectious diseases.
Where this research is happening
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Tufts University Boston
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Telford, Sam R — Tufts University Boston
- Study coordinator: Telford, Sam R
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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.