Ensuring safe practices for handling dangerous pathogens
Official title: BSL3 Practices Core
Funded at Tulane University of Louisiana · NIH-10912066 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about keeping everyone safe while working with dangerous germs at the Tulane National Primate Research Center by training staff on safety rules and sharing helpful resources with scientists to better prepare for new diseases.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Tulane University of Louisiana NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Orleans, United States) |
| Project start | August 22, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,376,860 |
| NIH project number | 5UC7AI180314-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10912066 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include laboratory personnel and researchers working with high-consequence pathogens.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in laboratory work with infectious agents or do not have a direct connection to biocontainment practices may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on maintaining a secure environment for working with high-risk pathogens at the Tulane National Primate Research Center. It involves training staff on safety protocols and best practices, ensuring compliance with regulatory measures, and developing proficiency in handling select agents. The project also aims to create educational resources and training opportunities for scientists across the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) network, enhancing overall biosecurity and preparedness for emerging infectious diseases.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve safety and preparedness in laboratories handling dangerous pathogens, ultimately protecting public health.
How similar studies have gone: While the specific practices may be novel, similar approaches in biosafety training and biocontainment have shown success in enhancing laboratory safety and preparedness in the past.
Where this research is happening
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Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rappaport, Jay — Tulane University of Louisiana
- Study coordinator: Rappaport, Jay
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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.