Improving animal housing for biomedical research
Modern Equipment for Shared-use Biomedical Research Facilities: Advancing Research-related Operations
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE · NIH-10987471
This study is working on improving the living conditions for special mice used in important medical research, like studies on cancer and aging, to help scientists get better results and keep the mice healthy.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BRONX, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10987471 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on modernizing the housing facilities for specific pathogen-free (SPF) rodents at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. By creating a specialized sub-facility, the project aims to enhance the care and biocontainment of immune-deficient mice used in various biomedical studies, including those related to cancer and aging. The approach involves upgrading existing housing systems to reduce infection risks and improve the reliability of research outcomes. This initiative supports researchers affiliated with multiple NIH-funded centers, ensuring high-quality animal models for public health research.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals affected by diseases studied using animal models, such as cancer, AIDS, and age-related conditions.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have conditions related to the diseases being modeled in this research may not receive direct benefits.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more reliable and humane animal models, ultimately improving the quality of biomedical research and its outcomes for human health.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in improving animal housing and biocontainment, indicating that this approach is both tested and promising.
Where this research is happening
BRONX, UNITED STATES
- ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE — BRONX, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: GOLDSTEIN, HARRIS — ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
- Study coordinator: GOLDSTEIN, HARRIS
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.
Conditions: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome