Providing essential animal services for preclinical projects
Animal Core
This study is setting up a special team to help researchers work with animals in a safe and organized way, so they can better understand pain and how it affects the nervous system.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P01 program project |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Wake Forest University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Winston-Salem, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11074057 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on establishing an Animal Core that offers vital services and facilities to support preclinical projects in a systematic and efficient manner. It aims to standardize surgical and behavioral procedures in animals, ensuring compliance with regulatory protocols. The core will also facilitate the collection and preparation of biological samples, such as plasma and brain tissue, to study pain-related outcomes and protein expression in the nervous system. By coordinating resources and expertise, the Animal Core enhances the quality and reliability of preclinical research.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research are individuals involved in or affected by pain-related conditions that are being studied in animal models.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have conditions related to pain or who are not involved in the research focus may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and treatment of pain-related conditions through enhanced preclinical studies.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success with similar approaches in preclinical studies, indicating the potential for meaningful advancements in understanding pain mechanisms.
Where this research is happening
Winston-Salem, United States
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences — Winston-Salem, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Peters, Christopher Michael — Wake Forest University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Peters, Christopher Michael
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.