Improving management and operations of research facilities for animal studies
Official title: Facility Management, Maintenance and Operations (FMMO) Core
Funded at Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences · NIH-10910195 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making animal research facilities work better and safer by bringing together different teams to support researchers with things like caring for animals and handling germs, so everyone can do their jobs more efficiently and effectively.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Newark, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | August 18, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,943,533 |
| NIH project number | 5UC7AI180307-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10910195 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include researchers and institutions involved in animal studies, particularly those utilizing BSL3 facilities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in animal research or who do not require BSL3 facility services may not receive any direct benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the management and operations of facilities that conduct animal research, particularly in BSL3 environments. It aims to streamline support services by integrating personnel from various departments into a cohesive unit, ensuring safe and efficient operations. The project will provide essential services such as animal husbandry, microbiology, and virology support to researchers, thereby improving the overall infrastructure and efficiency of research activities. By implementing a robust system for facility management, the research seeks to optimize the use of resources and enhance the quality of research conducted.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more efficient and safer animal research practices, ultimately benefiting scientific advancements in health and medicine.
How similar studies have gone: While the integration of facility management in research settings is common, this specific approach to enhancing BSL3 operations is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Where this research is happening
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Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
Newark, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lazzarino, Deborah Ann — Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Lazzarino, Deborah Ann
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.