Improvements to facilities for better air quality and compliance
FY24 FACILITIES TO J ATRF BDP FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS
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 ID | NIH-11219260 on NIH RePORTER |
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.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research are patients involved in clinical trials that require strict compliance with controlled environments.
Not a fit: 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.
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 performed: 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
Frederick, United States
- Leidos Biomedical Research, INC. — Frederick, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Briscoe, Lynn — Leidos Biomedical Research, INC.
- Study coordinator: Briscoe, Lynn
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 below.