Training for safe handling of high-risk pathogens
Official title: BSL-3 Practices Core
Funded at University of Alabama at Birmingham · NIH-10910221 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making sure the people working in the UAB Southeastern Biocontainment Laboratory are super well-trained to handle dangerous germs safely, so they can learn the best practices and keep everyone safe while doing important research.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Alabama at Birmingham NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Birmingham, United States) |
| Project start | August 18, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $484,013 |
| NIH project number | 5UC7AI180255-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10910221 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include laboratory personnel and biosafety experts working with high containment pathogens.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in laboratory work or do not have a role in biosafety practices may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the biosafety workforce at the UAB Southeastern Biocontainment Laboratory by providing specialized training for personnel involved in high containment operations. The project includes funding for staff to attend external training opportunities such as conferences and courses, as well as a personnel exchange program with other biocontainment labs. This approach aims to ensure that staff are well-equipped with the latest biosafety concepts and practices, ultimately improving the safety and efficiency of research involving dangerous pathogens.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved safety protocols in laboratories handling high-risk pathogens, reducing the risk of outbreaks.
How similar studies have gone: Similar training initiatives in other biocontainment labs have shown success in enhancing biosafety practices and reducing risks associated with high containment research.
Where this research is happening
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Leal, Sixto Manuel — University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Study coordinator: Leal, Sixto Manuel
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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.