Improving animal housing conditions at UIC
UIC Animal Facility Environmental Monitoring System
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO · NIH-10987664
This study is working to make the living spaces for about 40,000 animals at the University of Illinois Chicago better by using a new system that keeps an eye on temperature, humidity, and light, so the animals stay comfortable and healthy while helping researchers with their work.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (Chicago, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10987664 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This project aims to enhance the animal housing facilities at the University of Illinois Chicago by implementing an advanced environmental monitoring system. The system will continuously track temperature, humidity, and light levels in the animal facilities, ensuring optimal living conditions for the animals. By providing real-time alerts to staff when conditions deviate from acceptable ranges, the project seeks to improve the welfare of approximately 40,000 animals housed in these facilities. This initiative supports the research efforts of around 300 investigators and aims to modernize the university's animal care program.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are institutions and researchers involved in animal care and experimentation who require enhanced monitoring of animal housing environments.
Not a fit: Patients who do not work with or rely on animal research facilities will not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the living conditions and welfare of animals used in research, leading to more reliable and humane scientific outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Similar approaches in environmental monitoring have shown success in improving animal welfare in research settings, indicating a promising outcome for this initiative.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO — Chicago, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: FORTMAN, JEFFREY D — UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO
- Study coordinator: FORTMAN, JEFFREY D
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.