Training on using laboratory mice to model human diseases
Official title: Foundational Training in the Use of the Laboratory Mouse as a Model of Human Disease
Funded at Jackson Laboratory · NIH-11079539 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about giving people from diverse backgrounds the chance to learn how to use lab mice to help understand human diseases, with hands-on workshops that make it easier for them to start careers in science and medicine.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Jackson Laboratory NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bar Harbor, United States) |
| Project start | May 1, 2024 |
| Project end | April 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $9,000 |
| NIH project number | 5R13OD036188-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11079539 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include students and early-career researchers from diverse and disadvantaged backgrounds interested in animal research and biomedical sciences.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in academic or research training programs may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on providing hands-on training in the use of laboratory mice as models for human diseases. The program aims to deliver foundational skills and techniques necessary for conducting animal research, particularly for diverse and disadvantaged groups. By organizing traveling workshops at minority-serving institutions, the initiative seeks to enhance access to quality training and promote career development in biomedical research. Participants will engage in active learning to better prepare them for careers in scientific and clinical settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly enhance the training and career opportunities for individuals in biomedical research, particularly from underrepresented backgrounds.
How similar studies have gone: Previous initiatives have shown success in enhancing training and diversity in biomedical fields through hands-on workshops and targeted educational programs.
Where this research is happening
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Jackson Laboratory
Bar Harbor, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Berwin, Brent L — Jackson Laboratory
- Study coordinator: Berwin, Brent L
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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.