Support for high-containment research operations
Facility Management Maintenance Operations Core
This study is all about making a lab that works with infectious diseases safer and more efficient, so scientists can do their important research better and help us understand and treat these illnesses.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Tulane University of Louisiana NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Orleans, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10912065 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the operations of a high-containment laboratory that studies infectious diseases. It aims to provide essential services for scientists working with dangerous pathogens, ensuring that all safety and regulatory measures are met. The project includes developing standardized maintenance procedures for critical equipment and implementing quality control measures to ensure reliable scientific data. By improving the infrastructure and operational efficiency of the laboratory, this research supports vital studies that could lead to better understanding and treatment of infectious diseases.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include scientists and researchers working with high-risk pathogens in biocontainment settings.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in high-containment research or do not work with infectious diseases may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved safety and efficiency in the study of infectious diseases, ultimately benefiting public health.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach may be novel, similar research in biocontainment operations has shown success in enhancing safety and efficiency in laboratory environments.
Where this research is happening
New Orleans, United States
- Tulane University of Louisiana — New Orleans, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rappaport, Jay — Tulane University of Louisiana
- Study coordinator: Rappaport, Jay
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.