Regional hub for lyophilization research and equipment access
Official title: Establishing a Regional Hub for Lyophilization Research through Acquisition of the ATS SP Hull LyoStar 4.0
Funded at University of Massachusetts Lowell · NIH-11422115 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A regional center at UMass Lowell will acquire a state-of-the-art freeze dryer to speed up early-stage formulation and method development for drugs and biologics.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Massachusetts Lowell NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lowell, United States) |
| Project start | August 15, 2026 |
| Project end | August 14, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $347,601 |
| NIH project number | 1S15OD042578-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11422115 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not a clinical trial; intended to support researchers developing treatments that may benefit patients in the future.
✕Less likely to help
Direct patient benefit is unlikely during the equipment acquisition phase and core facility use; the impact is through downstream research.
What this research studies
This project provides access to an advanced freeze-drying instrument so researchers in Massachusetts can optimize protocols, shorten development timelines, and improve reproducibility. It focuses on biologics, peptides, nanomedicine, and drug delivery work across engineering, chemistry, and environmental health. By expanding local capacity, it aims to support translational science and regional economic development while advancing public health-preferable outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the hub could accelerate bringing safe and effective products to patients by streamlining formulation and preservation steps.
How similar studies have gone: Other institutions have used regional core facilities to shorten development timelines and enhance reproducibility in lyophilization workflows.
Where this research is happening
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University of Massachusetts Lowell
Lowell, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gavin, Wendy E. — University of Massachusetts Lowell
- Study coordinator: Gavin, Wendy E.
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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.