Ensuring safe operations for research on emerging infections
Official title: NERBL Core 1: Facility Management, Maintenance and Operations
Funded at Tufts University Boston · NIH-10910225 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about keeping the New England Regional Biosafety Laboratory running safely and smoothly so that scientists can study germs that might cause pandemics, helping to protect everyone's health.
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) | $902,425 |
| NIH project number | 5UC7AI180310-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10910225 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include researchers and laboratory staff working with infectious diseases in a biosafety context.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in laboratory research or who do not work with infectious diseases may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on the management and maintenance of the New England Regional Biosafety Laboratory (NERBL), which is dedicated to studying pathogens that could cause pandemics. The project aims to ensure that the laboratory operates safely and efficiently, with trained staff capable of handling critical biosafety functions. It involves continuous monitoring and maintenance of containment systems, as well as compliance with regulatory standards to protect public health. By maintaining high operational standards, the research supports vital work in understanding and responding to emerging infectious diseases.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance the safety and effectiveness of laboratory operations that study dangerous pathogens, ultimately contributing to better preparedness for future outbreaks.
How similar studies have gone: Other research in biosafety and laboratory management has shown success in improving safety protocols and operational efficiency, indicating that this approach is grounded in established practices.
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.