Ensuring safe and effective operation of a research facility
Official title: Core 1: Facility Management, Maintenance and Operations Core
Funded at Duke University · NIH-10910124 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making sure the Duke Regional Biocontainment Laboratory runs safely and smoothly, so researchers can effectively study infectious diseases like COVID-19 while keeping everyone safe.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Duke University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Durham, United States) |
| Project start | August 18, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $953,343 |
| NIH project number | 5UC7AI180254-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10910124 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include researchers and healthcare professionals involved in high-containment studies of infectious diseases.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in research or do not have a direct connection to high-containment facilities may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on maintaining the highest operational standards for the Duke Regional Biocontainment Laboratory (RBL). It aims to ensure reliable functionality through expert management and oversight of critical systems, including preventative maintenance and compliance with regulatory standards. By fostering a culture of safety, the facility can operate effectively, minimizing risks associated with high-containment research. This work is essential for supporting research on infectious diseases, including COVID-19 and other communicable diseases.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance the safety and reliability of facilities conducting critical research on infectious diseases, ultimately benefiting public health.
How similar studies have gone: While this specific approach to facility management is foundational and essential, similar research in maintaining high-containment laboratories has shown success in enhancing safety and operational efficiency.
Where this research is happening
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Duke University
Durham, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Duckett, Colin S. — Duke University
- Study coordinator: Duckett, Colin S.
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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.