Support for high-containment research operations
Official title: Facility Management Maintenance Operations Core
Funded at Tulane University of Louisiana · NIH-10912065 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 start | August 22, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,465,684 |
| NIH project number | 5UC7AI180314-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10912065 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include scientists and researchers working with high-risk pathogens in biocontainment settings.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in high-containment research or do not work with infectious diseases may not receive direct benefits from this research.
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.
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 gone: 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
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Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rappaport, Jay — Tulane University of Louisiana
- Study coordinator: Rappaport, Jay
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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.