Training and safety practices for handling infectious diseases in a specialized laboratory
Official title: UofL RBL BSL3 Practices and Workforce Development Core
Funded at University of Louisville · NIH-10910206 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making sure that people working in labs that deal with dangerous germs are trained and ready to keep themselves and others safe, so they can help us better prepare for and respond to health emergencies like pandemics.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Louisville NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Louisville, United States) |
| Project start | August 18, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $360,808 |
| NIH project number | 5UC7AI180309-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10910206 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include laboratory personnel and biosafety professionals involved in high-containment research settings.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not involved in laboratory work or those outside the biosafety and biocontainment fields may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and maintaining safety protocols and training programs for personnel working in a high-containment laboratory environment. It aims to ensure that staff are well-prepared to handle emerging infectious diseases and biodefense research safely. The program will provide training on best practices, standard operating procedures, and biosafety measures to support a secure work environment. By enhancing workforce development, the initiative seeks to bolster regional capabilities in pandemic preparedness and response.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance the safety and effectiveness of research on infectious diseases, ultimately leading to better preparedness for future outbreaks.
How similar studies have gone: Similar research initiatives have shown success in improving biosafety practices and workforce training in high-containment laboratories, indicating a strong foundation for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Louisville
Louisville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Severson, William E — University of Louisville
- Study coordinator: Severson, William 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.