Developing tools to fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Official title: Bioinformatics Tools and Services at NCBI for Combating Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria Research
Funded at Black Canyon Consulting LLC · NIH-11195961 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on improving online tools that help scientists and doctors find and understand antibiotic-resistant bacteria, so they can better tackle infections that are hard to treat.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Black Canyon Consulting LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Fairfax, United States) |
| Project start | September 28, 2024 |
| Project end | September 27, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $2,500,000 |
| NIH project number | 75N97023F00098-P00001-0-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11195961 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include patients with infections caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with infections that are not caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing bioinformatics tools and services at the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria. It aims to improve resources such as the National Database of Resistant Organisms (NDARO) and tools like AMRFinderPlus, which helps identify antibiotic resistance genes in bacterial genomes. By refining these tools, the project seeks to provide better data and resources for researchers and healthcare providers dealing with antibiotic resistance.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved identification and understanding of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, ultimately aiding in better treatment options for patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in developing bioinformatics tools for tracking antibiotic resistance, indicating that this approach has potential.
Where this research is happening
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Black Canyon Consulting LLC
Fairfax, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Esser, Haley — Black Canyon Consulting LLC
- Study coordinator: Esser, Haley
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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.