Upgrading laboratory facilities for biomedical research
Official title: FY23 FACILITIES TO C-WESTLAKE REFURBISHMENT
Funded at Leidos Biomedical Research, INC. · NIH-10941276 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project is all about making some exciting upgrades to a lab space to help researchers do their work better, which could eventually lead to new treatments and therapies that benefit patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Leidos Biomedical Research, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Frederick, United States) |
| Project start | September 29, 2023 |
| Project end | September 3, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $3,071,202 |
| NIH project number | 75N91019D00024-0-759102300010-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10941276 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research are those involved in biomedical research or clinical trials conducted in the upgraded facilities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in research or clinical trials may not receive direct benefits from this refurbishment.
What this research studies
This project focuses on refurbishing specific areas within Building 560 to enhance laboratory capabilities. The renovations will include the creation of upgraded laboratories, a hot room, a microscope room, and a tissue culture lab. These improvements aim to provide researchers with better tools and environments for conducting experiments and advancing scientific knowledge. Patients may benefit indirectly through enhanced research capabilities that could lead to new treatments and therapies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this refurbishment could lead to improved research outcomes that may ultimately benefit patients through the development of new medical treatments.
How similar studies have gone: While this specific refurbishment is a novel initiative, similar upgrades in research facilities have historically led to significant advancements in biomedical research.
Where this research is happening
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Leidos Biomedical Research, INC.
Frederick, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pendleton, Richard — Leidos Biomedical Research, INC.
- Study coordinator: Pendleton, Richard
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About this research
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- 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.