The Rutgers University-New Brunswick has been awarded a $349,584 Project Grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Research Infrastructure Programs (CFDA 93.351) to outfit its animal research facility with advanced digital caging and artificial intelligence (AI) monitoring systems. The grant will enable the conversion of Rutgers' existing mouse caging system to an integrated digital ventilated cage (DVC) system with sophisticated sensors and software analytics. This advanced system will provide 24/7 monitoring of the animal microenvironment and macroenvironment, enabling improved animal welfare, operational efficiency, and research reproducibility. Key capabilities include early detection of sick animals, identification of cage-level anomalies, and remote access to facility data. The project will run from July 2024 to July 2025, enhancing Rutgers' capacity to conduct high-quality biomedical research through strategic investments in cutting-edge animal research infrastructure.
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