Refurbishing laboratory buildings for expanded research capabilities
FY22 - APA BUILDINGS - BUILDING 2
This project is all about fixing up one of the empty buildings to make more lab space for cancer research, which will help scientists work better and find new ways to treat cancer.
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 ID | NIH-11084258 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project focuses on refurbishing one of four vacant APA buildings to create additional laboratory space for the National Cancer Institute's Division of Cancer Treatment and Diagnosis. The refurbishment aims to enhance the capabilities of the laboratories at the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research. By upgrading these facilities, the project will support ongoing and future cancer research initiatives, ultimately improving the infrastructure necessary for scientific advancements.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Patients involved in cancer treatment and research may benefit indirectly from the advancements made possible by this project.
Not a fit: Patients not involved in cancer research or those who do not require laboratory-based treatments may not receive direct benefits from this project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this refurbishment could lead to improved research outcomes in cancer treatment and diagnosis.
How similar studies have performed: While this project focuses on infrastructure, similar refurbishments have historically supported significant advancements in research capabilities.
Where this research is happening
Frederick, United States
- Leidos Biomedical Research, INC. — Frederick, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dmitrovsky, Ethan — Leidos Biomedical Research, INC.
- Study coordinator: Dmitrovsky, Ethan
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.