A part of the search for active agents against Cancer and AIDS involves in vivo testing. The National Cancer Institute (NCI) maintains the Animal Production Program to supply the necessary laboratory animals needed for this in vivo testing. Much of the testing is performed in inbred laboratory animals such as the ones produced by the Animal Production Program contract colonies. Thus, a genetic monitoring contract is used to determine the genetic purity of the Animal Production Program inbred rodent colonies. The validation and verification of the genetic status of the NCI Animal Production Program is the primary objective of this effort. This effort is accomplished by utilizing DNA-based methods to determine genetic purity along with backup methods of biochemical markers and skin grafts.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Type
Resource and Support Contracts (N02)
Project #
261200800003C-4-0-1
Application #
8051069
Study Section
Project Start
2008-01-10
Project End
2013-01-09
Budget Start
Budget End
Support Year
Fiscal Year
2010
Total Cost
$35,000
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Missouri-Columbia
Department
Type
DUNS #
153890272
City
Columbia
State
MO
Country
United States
Zip Code
65211