Improving rodent housing capabilities for biomedical research at the University of New Mexico
Official title: Advancing, Expanding, and Streamlining University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center Animal Resource Facility Rodent Housing Capabilities
Funded at University of New Mexico Health Scis Ctr · NIH-10984750 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making life better for lab rodents at the University of New Mexico by getting new equipment that helps keep them safe and comfortable, which in turn helps researchers do their work more effectively.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of New Mexico Health Scis Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Albuquerque, United States) |
| Project start | August 15, 2024 |
| Project end | August 14, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $350,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R24OD037701-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10984750 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals involved in biomedical research that relies on rodent models, particularly those studying diseases and treatments.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in biomedical research or who do not have conditions being studied using rodent models may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the housing capabilities for rodents used in biomedical research at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center. It aims to purchase new ventilated rodent racks and biosafety cabinets to improve the environment and care for laboratory animals. By upgrading the facilities, the project seeks to support a range of research activities conducted by multiple investigators, ensuring better animal welfare and more reliable research outcomes. The improvements will also build on previous renovations to create a more efficient and safe research environment.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved animal welfare and more reliable results in biomedical research, ultimately benefiting patient care and treatment options.
How similar studies have gone: Similar research efforts have shown success in improving animal housing conditions, which can enhance the quality of biomedical research outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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University of New Mexico Health Scis Ctr
Albuquerque, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Konecny, Tara — University of New Mexico Health Scis Ctr
- Study coordinator: Konecny, Tara
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.