Refurbishing laboratory buildings for expanded research capabilities
FY22 - APA BUILDINGS - BUILDING 1
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · LEIDOS BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH, INC. · NIH-11084259
This project is all about upgrading one of the buildings at the National Cancer Institute to create more lab space, which will help scientists do even better work in finding new ways to treat cancer.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | LEIDOS BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH, INC. (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (FREDERICK, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11084259 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This project focuses on refurbishing one of four existing 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 for scientific discovery.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Patients involved in cancer research or treatment may benefit indirectly from the advancements made possible by this project.
Not a fit: Patients not involved in cancer research or those outside the geographic area may not receive direct benefits from this refurbishment.
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 specific refurbishment is a logistical improvement, similar infrastructure enhancements have historically supported significant advancements in medical research.
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.