The U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) awarded a $128,500 Project Grant under the NIH Research Infrastructure Programs (CFDA 93.351) to the Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. This grant will fund the purchase of a new, efficient sterilizer with a water conservation vacuum system to modernize the institute's Biological Resources Center (BRC). The new autoclave will increase reliable sterilization of animal and biomedical research materials, enabling high-quality animal research in infectious and chronic disease areas. It will also improve operational efficiency and implement green technology at the facility. The grant has an award date of August 15, 2024, and a completion date of August 14, 2025.
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