Improving animal housing and monitoring for research purposes
Official title: Modernizing microenvironment monitoring and increasing housing capacity through cutting-edge technologies
Funded at Medical University of South Carolina · NIH-10986473 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to improve the living conditions for lab animals at the Medical University of South Carolina, making sure they have a clean and safe environment so researchers can better study diseases like cancer and substance abuse.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Medical University of South Carolina NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Charleston, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $340,302 |
| NIH project number | 1R24OD037689-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10986473 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research are those involved in basic and translational research using rodent models for human diseases.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in research or do not have a direct connection to studies using animal models may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This project aims to enhance the animal research environment at the Medical University of South Carolina by modernizing housing facilities and implementing advanced monitoring technologies. By upgrading the existing infrastructure, the research will ensure a pathogen-free environment for rodent models used in various human disease studies, including cancer and substance abuse. The initiative will support a diverse group of investigators by increasing housing capacity and improving animal care through better monitoring systems. This modernization will also help maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved animal welfare and more reliable research outcomes in studies related to human diseases.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in improving animal housing and monitoring systems, indicating that this approach is both tested and beneficial.
Where this research is happening
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Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Helke, Kristi — Medical University of South Carolina
- Study coordinator: Helke, Kristi
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.