G20AI167406

TNPRC Regional Biocontainment Laboratory Upgrade for Capacity Building - Project Summary

Over its 57-year history, the Tulane National Primate Research Center (TNPRC) has continued to evolve its capabilities to support local, regional, and national biomedical research. This includes expanding its campus, which led to the opening of the Regional Biocontainment Lab (RBL) in 2008. As the only RBL operating at a national primate research center, the TNPRC possesses unique and critical assets that must meet and exceed the requirements to safely accommodate the level of research occurring within its walls.

To meet the ever-increasing needs of the scientific community for BSL-3 level research on biodefense pathogens and emerging infectious diseases, several facility upgrades, modernization projects, and laboratory enhancements are necessary. In this application, we propose upgrades to equipment and air handling systems, renovation of laboratory spaces, and expansion of decontamination capabilities. These upgrades aim to provide a comprehensive and strategic package that will enhance research spaces and ensure the continuity of systems in place to protect the safety of staff and the surrounding community.

Completion of this project will significantly enhance our mission as a national primate research center, optimize capabilities, and permit us to respond to growing research demands. Moreover, these upgrades and enhancements will provide critical support for local, state, regional, and national efforts to sustain biodefense pathogens and emerging infectious diseases research.

The Administrators Of Tulane Educational Fund

NOT APPLICABLE

93.855 - Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) [HHS - NIH]

Covington, Louisiana 704338915 United States

Single Zip Code

Administrative Supplements to Existing NIH Grants and Cooperative Agreements (Parent Admin Supp Clinical Trial Optional) (PA-20-272)

Amendment Since initial award the End Date has been extended from 02/28/23 to 02/28/25 and the total obligations have increased 105% from $3,271,405 to $6,714,363.