Improving animal care facilities for better procedures
FY24 FACILITIES TO A - 126615 CONVERSION OF ANIMAL ROOM
This project is all about making a better space for taking care of animals used in medical research at the NCI in Frederick, so that scientists can do their work more effectively and help improve health for everyone.
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-11218493 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project focuses on upgrading an existing animal room into a procedure room at the NCI at Frederick Campus. The aim is to enhance the infrastructure and facilities used for animal care, which is crucial for conducting various biomedical research procedures. By improving these facilities, the research seeks to create a more efficient and effective environment for animal studies, ultimately supporting advancements in medical research.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are those involved in or benefiting from animal-based biomedical research.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in or do not benefit from animal research may not receive any direct benefit from this project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved animal welfare and more reliable research outcomes in biomedical studies.
How similar studies have performed: While this project focuses on infrastructure improvements, similar upgrades in animal care facilities have shown to enhance research quality in the past.
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.