Improving a facility for raising disease-free zebrafish for research
Modernization of an Integrated Specific Pathogen Free Zebrafish Core Facility
This project is all about upgrading the zebrafish facility at Oregon State University to make it better for scientists who study these fish, helping them do important research more efficiently and effectively.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Oregon State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Corvallis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10796466 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project aims to modernize the zebrafish core facility at Oregon State University to support biomedical research. The facility will be renovated to provide state-of-the-art housing for zebrafish, which are crucial for various scientific studies. Improvements will include upgraded life support systems, automated cleaning and feeding, and specialized research spaces for both short and long-term studies. This modernization will enhance the capacity and efficiency of zebrafish research, benefiting a wide range of scientific inquiries.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include researchers and scientists working in biomedical fields that utilize zebrafish as model organisms.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in biomedical research or do not utilize zebrafish models may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to advancements in biomedical research that improve health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Other research facilities have successfully modernized similar core facilities, indicating that this approach has been effective in enhancing research capabilities.
Where this research is happening
Corvallis, United States
- Oregon State University — Corvallis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tanguay, Robyn L — Oregon State University
- Study coordinator: Tanguay, Robyn L
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.