Improvements to facilities for better air quality and compliance
Official title: FY24 FACILITIES TO J ATRF BDP FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS
Funded at Leidos Biomedical Research, INC. · NIH-11219260 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to improve the air quality and safety of a research facility by upgrading its heating and cooling systems and adding backup power, which will help ensure that important biomedical research can be done more reliably, ultimately benefiting patients through better clinical trial outcomes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Leidos Biomedical Research, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Frederick, United States) |
| Project start | September 26, 2024 |
| Project end | May 11, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $390,524 |
| NIH project number | 75N91019D00024-0-759102400031-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11219260 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research are patients involved in clinical trials that require strict compliance with controlled environments.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not participating in clinical trials or who do not require environments with stringent compliance standards may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This project focuses on enhancing the facilities at the ATRF to address issues caused by frequent power outages that have affected the air quality and compliance in a critical area. By upgrading the HVAC system and adding backup power to essential systems, the research aims to prevent negative pressure excursions that can compromise the controlled environment necessary for compliance. This will ensure a safer and more reliable space for conducting important biomedical research. Patients may benefit indirectly from improved research conditions that lead to better outcomes in clinical trials.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more reliable and compliant environments for biomedical research, ultimately improving patient safety and treatment outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: While this specific approach to facility improvement is somewhat novel, similar upgrades in biomedical research facilities have shown success in enhancing compliance and safety.
Where this research is happening
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Leidos Biomedical Research, INC.
Frederick, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Briscoe, Lynn — Leidos Biomedical Research, INC.
- Study coordinator: Briscoe, Lynn
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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.