Improving laboratory facilities for advanced biomedical research
Official title: Watson Phase I COBRE Renovation
Funded at University of Delaware · NIH-11018381 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project is all about improving lab spaces at the University of Delaware to create a safer and more modern environment for researchers who are working on new tools to better understand health-related biological processes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Delaware NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Newark, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | June 1, 2025 |
| Project end | February 28, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $427,746 |
| NIH project number | 1P20GM156674-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11018381 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals interested in cutting-edge biomedical technologies and those affected by diseases that could be better understood through enhanced biochemical sensing.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not affected by diseases related to biochemical processes or who do not have an interest in biomedical research may not receive direct benefits from this project.
What this research studies
This project focuses on renovating laboratory spaces at the University of Delaware to support the Center of Biomedical Research Excellence in Multiscale Biomolecular Sensing. The renovations will include upgrading fume hoods and making cosmetic improvements to create a safe and modern environment for research. By enhancing these facilities, the project aims to attract and support new faculty members and students who will work on developing innovative tools for sensing biochemical and biological processes that affect human health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to advancements in the detection and understanding of various human diseases through improved biomedical research capabilities.
How similar studies have gone: While this specific renovation project is focused on facility improvements, similar initiatives in enhancing research environments have historically led to significant advancements in biomedical research outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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University of Delaware
Newark, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Watson, Donald Allen — University of Delaware
- Study coordinator: Watson, Donald Allen
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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.