Upgrading sterilization equipment for animal research
BRC Modernization of Sterilizing Equipment
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · LUNDQUIST INSTITUTE FOR BIOMEDICAL INNOVATION AT HARBOR-UCLA MEDICAL CENTER · NIH-10988086
This study is all about improving the way we clean and sterilize equipment used for caring for lab animals, especially those that are more vulnerable, to make sure they stay healthy and safe during research.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | LUNDQUIST INSTITUTE FOR BIOMEDICAL INNOVATION AT HARBOR-UCLA MEDICAL CENTER (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (TORRANCE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10988086 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on modernizing the sterilization processes at the C.W. Steers Biological Resources Center to enhance the reliability of sterilizing equipment used in animal and biomedical research. The project involves acquiring a new autoclave with a water conservation vacuum system, which will improve the sterilization of cages and tools necessary for housing and studying rodents. This upgrade is crucial as the demand for sterile environments has increased due to a growing number of research projects involving immunosuppressed and genetically modified rodents. By ensuring proper sterilization, the research aims to prevent disease transmission among the animal population used in various studies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are those involved in studies requiring the use of immunosuppressed or genetically modified rodents, particularly in the fields of infectious diseases and chronic illnesses.
Not a fit: Patients not involved in animal research or those whose conditions do not relate to the studies conducted with the sterilized rodents may not receive any direct benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health and safety standards in animal research, ultimately benefiting the development of treatments for chronic diseases.
How similar studies have performed: While this specific approach to modernizing sterilization equipment is somewhat novel, similar upgrades in sterilization processes have shown success in enhancing research outcomes in other biomedical settings.
Where this research is happening
TORRANCE, UNITED STATES
- LUNDQUIST INSTITUTE FOR BIOMEDICAL INNOVATION AT HARBOR-UCLA MEDICAL CENTER — TORRANCE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: GUERRA, CATALINA MARIA — LUNDQUIST INSTITUTE FOR BIOMEDICAL INNOVATION AT HARBOR-UCLA MEDICAL CENTER
- Study coordinator: GUERRA, CATALINA MARIA
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 below.
Conditions: Cancers, Chronic Disease