Improving safety and training for high-containment research practices
BSL-3 Practices core (Practice core)
This study is all about making sure that scientists and staff working in special labs stay safe while handling dangerous materials, by creating better training programs and practices to help them do their jobs safely 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 ID | NIH-10910197 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing biosafety and biosecurity practices in high-containment laboratories, specifically BSL3 facilities. It aims to develop comprehensive training programs that integrate both basic and advanced practices for researchers and staff involved in handling select agents. The project will also ensure regulatory compliance and effective risk assessment to maintain a safe research environment. By coordinating efforts across various sectors, the initiative seeks to build a sustainable workforce equipped to respond to biothreats effectively.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include laboratory personnel and researchers working in high-containment environments.
Not a fit: Patients who do not work in or have no connection to high-containment laboratories may not receive any direct benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the safety and preparedness of laboratories handling dangerous pathogens, ultimately protecting public health.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research in biosafety and biosecurity training has shown positive outcomes in enhancing laboratory safety practices, indicating that this approach is supported by existing evidence.
Where this research is happening
Newark, UNITED STATES
- Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences — Newark, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bharaj, Preeti — Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Bharaj, Preeti
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 below.