Improving biocontainment facilities for research on infectious diseases
Resources and Workforce Development for the Regional Biocontainment Laboratories
This study is all about making Duke University's lab safer and better equipped for researchers who study infectious diseases, so they can work with dangerous germs in a secure environment and be ready for any new health threats that might come our way.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Duke University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Durham, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10910123 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the infrastructure and capabilities of Duke University's Regional Biocontainment Laboratory (RBL), which is crucial for studying infectious diseases. The project aims to maintain and upgrade BSL-3 facilities that allow safe handling of dangerous pathogens, ensuring a secure environment for researchers. It will also establish advanced safety and training programs to prepare for emerging infectious diseases and pandemics. By improving access to biocontainment research services, this initiative supports a wide range of studies involving animal models and infectious agents.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include researchers and scientists working with infectious diseases and animal models in biocontainment settings.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in research or do not work with infectious diseases may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the safety and effectiveness of studies on infectious diseases, ultimately leading to better preparedness and response to pandemics.
How similar studies have performed: Other research initiatives focused on enhancing biocontainment facilities have shown success in improving safety and research capabilities, making this approach both relevant and tested.
Where this research is happening
Durham, United States
- Duke University — Durham, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Staats, Herman F — Duke University
- Study coordinator: Staats, Herman F
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.