# Animal Resource Module

> **NIH NIH P30** · SCHEPENS EYE RESEARCH INSTITUTE · 2021 · $247,704

## Abstract

Animal Resource Project Summary/Abstract
Schepens' mission is to conduct research that will lead to a better understanding, treatment and prevention of
diseases that cause visual dysfunction and blindness. In order to achieve these goals, the faculty uses a
variety of laboratory animal models that are essential for elucidating the pathogenesis of a diverse group of
ocular diseases. The primary purpose of the Animal Resource Module is to provide expertise and assistance in
animal imaging and visual assessment, devise surgical plans for novel animal models, consolidate rodent
colonies as shared resources, and to provide extensive veterinary support along with pre-, intra- and post-
operative care. The animal resource module staff trains and provides support on the use of the ERG, HRT,
OCT, slit lamp microscopes, and fundus photography systems, and maintain and upkeep all imaging
equipment. They also train on acceptable protocols for the handling of experimental animals and conduct the
genotyping, phenotyping and breeding of induced mutant mouse models that are central to many of the
research programs at the Institute.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 10244892
- **Project number:** 5P30EY003790-40
- **Recipient organization:** SCHEPENS EYE RESEARCH INSTITUTE
- **Principal Investigator:** Patricia Ann D'Amore
- **Activity code:** P30 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2021
- **Award amount:** $247,704
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** 1981-08-01 → 2022-08-30

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10244892

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 10244892, Animal Resource Module (5P30EY003790-40). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-22 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/10244892. Licensed CC0.

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