Support for safe research on infectious agents and biodefense
Facility Management, Maintenance and Operation Core
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCI CTR · NIH-10910180
This study is all about making sure that a special lab at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center is safe and ready for researchers to study germs and find ways to protect us from them, helping to improve health for everyone.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCI CTR (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (MEMPHIS, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10910180 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on maintaining and operating specialized laboratory facilities that are essential for studying infectious agents and developing countermeasures for biodefense. The University of Tennessee Health Science Center's Regional Biocontainment Laboratory ensures that researchers have the necessary infrastructure, equipment, and safety measures in place to conduct their work safely. This includes regular maintenance, certification, and decontamination processes to uphold biosafety standards. By providing these critical services, the facility supports both basic and translational research efforts that address unmet medical needs.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals affected by infectious diseases or those at risk of exposure to emerging pathogens.
Not a fit: Patients who are not dealing with infectious diseases or who do not require advanced biosafety measures may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance the safety and effectiveness of studies aimed at combating infectious diseases, ultimately leading to better treatments and preventive measures for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Other research facilities with similar biosafety measures have successfully contributed to advancements in infectious disease research, indicating that this approach is both tested and effective.
Where this research is happening
MEMPHIS, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCI CTR — MEMPHIS, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: FITZPATRICK, ELIZABETH ANN — UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCI CTR
- Study coordinator: FITZPATRICK, ELIZABETH ANN
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.