Improving animal care with a new cage washer at Iowa State University
Official title: A New Cage Wash for Laboratory Animal Resources at Iowa State
Funded at Iowa State University · NIH-10737441 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project is all about getting a new, modern cage washer at Iowa State University to keep lab animals clean and safe, which helps ensure they get the best care possible while also making the workplace safer for the people who look after them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Iowa State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ames, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $220,859 |
| NIH project number | 1R24OD035489-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10737441 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include researchers and educators who work with laboratory animals in various scientific fields.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not work with laboratory animals or are not involved in research or educational activities related to animal care may not receive any benefit from this project.
What this research studies
This project aims to enhance the care and maintenance of laboratory animals by installing a modern cage washer at Iowa State University. The new equipment will replace an outdated unit that has been in use for over 30 years, ensuring that animals are kept in clean and safe environments. The initiative supports the university's commitment to high standards of animal welfare and compliance with accreditation requirements. By improving the cleaning process, the project also aims to provide a safer workplace for personnel involved in animal care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health and welfare for laboratory animals, which in turn enhances the quality of research outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: While this specific project focuses on upgrading equipment, similar initiatives in animal care facilities have shown success in improving animal welfare and research quality.
Where this research is happening
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Iowa State University
Ames, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sauer, Mary — Iowa State University
- Study coordinator: Sauer, Mary
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.