Managing the care and health of germ-free mice for research purposes
Official title: Core B: Animal Core and Germ-Free Mouse Core
Funded at University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · NIH-11017758 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about taking great care of germ-free mice to help scientists do important research on diseases and treatments, making sure these little animals are healthy and well looked after.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project start | February 1, 2023 |
| Project end | January 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $212,706 |
| NIH project number | 5U2CDK135066-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11017758 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals with conditions that are being studied using animal models, such as diabetes or obesity.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not affected by conditions studied in animal models or those who do not have access to related clinical trials may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on the management and care of germ-free mice, which are essential for various biomedical studies. The Animal Care and Germ-Free Mouse Core at the University of Michigan provides specialized services including the importation, quarantine, and health monitoring of these mice. The core also offers technical support and expertise in germ-free technology, ensuring that researchers have access to healthy and well-cared-for animal models for their experiments. By maintaining high standards of animal welfare, this core aims to facilitate innovative research that can lead to advancements in understanding diseases and treatments.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance the quality and reliability of animal models used in biomedical research, potentially leading to better treatments for various diseases.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in using germ-free animal models to better understand various diseases, indicating that this approach is both established and valuable.
Where this research is happening
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University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kennedy, Lucy Hoffmann — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Kennedy, Lucy Hoffmann
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.