This contract is to provide for the maintenance and housing of a feral mouse breeding colony. The colony represents a major resource for the Oncogenetics Section, LTIB, NCI and plays an integral part in a study on the role of the mouse mammary tumor virus (MMTV) in the etiology of mammary gland neoplasia: The contractor provides technical help experienced in the handling and husbandry of feral mice, breeding of feral mice and knowledge of requirements for the maintenance of outbred colonies. Tumor tissue, milk and other tissue specimens are provided by the contractor.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
Division of Cancer Biology And Diagnosis (NCI)
Type
Research and Development Contracts (N01)
Project #
N01CB061000-001
Application #
3605576
Study Section
Project Start
1985-12-01
Project End
1988-11-30
Budget Start
1986-04-01
Budget End
1986-11-30
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1986
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Covance Laboratories, Inc.
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Vienna
State
VA
Country
United States
Zip Code
22182