Management of resources for mouse models in biomedical research
Official title: Administrative Core
Funded at University of California at Davis · NIH-11017054 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making sure that scientists have the best mouse models for their research by improving how resources are managed at UC Davis, so they can do their important work more efficiently and effectively.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California at Davis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Davis, United States) |
| Project start | February 1, 2023 |
| Project end | January 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $172,070 |
| NIH project number | 5U2CDK135074-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11017054 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include researchers and scientists working on metabolic diseases and related biomedical fields who require high-quality mouse models for their studies.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in research or do not require animal models for their medical conditions may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on the administrative management of resources related to the creation and maintenance of mouse models used in biomedical studies. The project aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of these resources through a dedicated administrative core at UC Davis. The core will be staffed by a team of experts who will oversee operations, data management, and quality assurance, ensuring that the research community has access to high-quality mouse models for various studies. By streamlining these processes, the project seeks to support a wide range of biomedical research initiatives.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could improve the availability and quality of mouse models for biomedical research, leading to better insights and advancements in understanding diseases.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives have successfully implemented similar administrative cores to enhance the management of biomedical resources, indicating a proven approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of California at Davis
Davis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lloyd, Kc Kent — University of California at Davis
- Study coordinator: Lloyd, Kc Kent
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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.