Improving biosafety and biosecurity practices for public health emergencies
Official title: BSL-3 Practices Core
Funded at Colorado State University · NIH-10910201 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making sure that the Rocky Mountain Regional Biocontainment Laboratory is super safe and ready to handle any health emergencies or threats, by updating training for researchers and improving safety measures to protect everyone involved and the community around them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Colorado State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Fort Collins, United States) |
| Project start | August 18, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $852,765 |
| NIH project number | 5UC7AI180308-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10910201 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include researchers and personnel involved in biosafety and biosecurity practices.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in research or do not work in biosafety and biosecurity fields may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing biosafety and biosecurity at the Rocky Mountain Regional Biocontainment Laboratory (RMRBL) to effectively respond to public health threats and potential bioterrorism. It aims to modernize training programs for researchers, ensuring they are well-prepared for emergencies through updated educational strategies and real-life scenario exercises. The project will also improve the physical and administrative infrastructure to bolster biosecurity measures, ensuring a safer research environment. By continuously evolving these practices, the research seeks to protect both researchers and the surrounding community.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved safety protocols that better protect public health during biological emergencies.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives focused on enhancing biosafety and biosecurity have shown success in improving emergency response capabilities and training effectiveness.
Where this research is happening
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Colorado State University
Fort Collins, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Moritz, Rebecca — Colorado State University
- Study coordinator: Moritz, Rebecca
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.