Improving operations and support for a biocontainment laboratory focused on pandemic preparedness.
Official title: Enhancing SEBLAB Research Productivity, Operations and Core Laboratory Support
Funded at University of Alabama at Birmingham · NIH-10910219 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to make a special lab better at researching infectious diseases by upgrading equipment and training staff, which could help improve how we prepare for and respond to pandemics, ultimately benefiting patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Alabama at Birmingham NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Birmingham, United States) |
| Project start | August 18, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $2,683,615 |
| NIH project number | 5UC7AI180255-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10910219 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals involved in infectious disease research, public health professionals, and those interested in pandemic preparedness.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in research or public health initiatives related to infectious diseases may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the productivity and operations of the UAB Southeastern Biocontainment Laboratory (SEBLAB), which plays a crucial role in conducting high-containment research related to infectious diseases. The project will involve upgrading essential laboratory equipment, improving biosafety training, and establishing integrated core services to facilitate innovative scientific discoveries. By focusing on both facility and personnel support, the research seeks to create a safer and more efficient environment for studying high-risk pathogens. Patients may benefit indirectly through advancements in pandemic preparedness and response.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved safety and effectiveness in handling infectious diseases, ultimately enhancing public health responses during pandemics.
How similar studies have gone: Other biocontainment laboratories have successfully implemented similar upgrades and training programs, demonstrating the effectiveness of this approach in enhancing research capabilities.
Where this research is happening
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Leal, Sixto Manuel — University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Study coordinator: Leal, Sixto Manuel
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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.