Upgrading animal care facilities to enhance biomedical research
Official title: Modern Equipment for UMKC’s Shared-use Laboratory Animal Research Core Facility to Advance Biomedical Research-Related Operations
Funded at University of Missouri Kansas City · NIH-10993008 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making animal care at UMKC better by getting new equipment that helps keep animals healthy and comfortable, which in turn supports important medical research.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Missouri Kansas City NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Kansas City, United States) |
| Project start | September 27, 2024 |
| Project end | September 26, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $234,904 |
| NIH project number | 1R24OD037738-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10993008 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include children aged 0-11 years who may be involved in studies utilizing laboratory animals for biomedical research.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in studies utilizing laboratory animals or who are outside the age range of 0-11 years may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving the Laboratory Animal Research Core facility at UMKC by acquiring modern equipment, including an advanced animal cage and rack washer system and a cloud-based environmental monitoring system. These upgrades aim to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of animal care operations, allowing for better monitoring and management of environmental conditions. The new systems will facilitate higher throughput and reduce downtime, ultimately improving the consistency and accuracy of animal care. This initiative is designed to support biomedical research by ensuring optimal conditions for laboratory animals.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved animal welfare and more reliable research outcomes in biomedical studies.
How similar studies have gone: While this specific approach is focused on upgrading facilities, similar initiatives in enhancing laboratory animal care have shown positive outcomes in improving research quality and animal welfare.
Where this research is happening
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University of Missouri Kansas City
Kansas City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Koulen, Peter — University of Missouri Kansas City
- Study coordinator: Koulen, Peter
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.