Improving the environment of a cancer research facility by removing mold
Official title: FY232 FACILITIES TO G-B1073 MOLD REMEDIATION
Funded at Leidos Biomedical Research, INC. · NIH-10941380 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project is all about fixing up Building 1073 to make sure it stays safe and clean for important cancer research, including updating the heating and cooling system to stop mold and moving some equipment around while we work.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Leidos Biomedical Research, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Frederick, United States) |
| Project start | September 28, 2023 |
| Project end | April 27, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $3,819,600 |
| NIH project number | 75N91019D00024-0-759102300014-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10941380 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Patients involved in cancer treatment and diagnosis may benefit indirectly from the improved research conditions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not involved in cancer treatment or those outside the research facility's operational scope may not receive direct benefits from this project.
What this research studies
This project focuses on renovating Building 1073, which is crucial for housing cancer research materials. The research involves updating the HVAC system to prevent mold growth and remediating the building to ensure a safe and clean environment for ongoing cancer treatment and diagnosis efforts. The renovation will include demolishing certain areas and relocating essential equipment to maintain operations during the process. This work is vital for preserving the integrity of the natural products used in cancer research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this project could enhance the safety and reliability of cancer research environments, ultimately benefiting patient care and treatment outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: While this specific project focuses on facility improvement, similar renovations in research environments have historically led to better research outcomes and patient care.
Where this research is happening
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Leidos Biomedical Research, INC.
Frederick, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pendleton, Richard — Leidos Biomedical Research, INC.
- Study coordinator: Pendleton, Richard
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.