Support for a facility that cares for research mice
Official title: Vivarium Core
Funded at Delaware State University · NIH-10910090 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making sure that the mice used in research at Delaware State University are well cared for and live in the best conditions possible, which helps scientists do their work more effectively.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Delaware State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Dover, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2022 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $100,000 |
| NIH project number | 5P30GM145765-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10910090 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research are researchers and faculty members at Delaware State University who utilize rodent models in their studies.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in research or do not work with animal models may not receive any direct benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the operations of the Vivarium facility at Delaware State University, which is dedicated to the care of rodent research subjects. The facility supports various faculty members conducting research that relies on mouse models, ensuring high-quality animal care and efficient operations. The project includes maintaining staff, such as animal care technicians and a veterinarian, and implementing advanced monitoring systems for the animals' living conditions. This initiative aims to improve research productivity by providing a well-managed environment for animal experimentation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved animal welfare and more reliable research outcomes in studies involving rodent models.
How similar studies have gone: While the specific implementation of this vivarium support may be novel, similar facilities have shown success in enhancing research productivity and animal welfare in other institutions.
Where this research is happening
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Delaware State University
Dover, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Harrington, Melissa a — Delaware State University
- Study coordinator: Harrington, Melissa a
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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.