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BRF - A modern biocontainment facility for the Oregon Health and Science University main campus

Award Number: C06OD042696
ORGANIZATION: OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR, NIH
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: CONSTRUCTION
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 09/18/2026
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 08/31/2029

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BRF - A modern biocontainment facility for the Oregon Health and Science University main campus - PROJECT SUMMARY Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), the only academic medical center in Oregon, is well-known for its pioneering research in infectious disease and immunology which are central to the University's long-term research vision. Over 90 faculty members across different schools and departments are actively involved in tackling some of the most important questions related to serious infectious diseases caused by dangerous high- containment pathogens. However, despite being a leader in this field, OHSU's ability to conduct high-level research is limited due to outdated, small, and scattered high-containment BSL-3 research facilities. OHSU is seeking funds to modernize its Main Campus BSL-3 space, which was originally constructed more than 30 years ago to study HIV. The current facility can accommodate only a limited number of investigators and cannot support the integration of New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) or other advanced human-based technologies within the BSL-3 environment. The rapid expansion of high-risk pathogen research over the past decade has made the shortcomings of our existing facilities increasingly evident, including the lack of integrated NAMs capabilities and the absence of small-animal space for essential validation studies. This proposed project comprises constructing a state-of-the art BSL-3 facility within the seven-story, 262,617 ft2 Richard Jones Hall on OHSU's Main Campus, which will meet current NIH/CDC BSL-3 standards. The project will provide centrally located modern lab infrastructure to support collaboration among basic and translational scientists with shared interests in infectious diseases and immunology, meeting the following overall goals: 1) Construct a modern high-containment facility with a total area of 5,162 ft2 that integrates in vitro, NAMs and other advanced model systems; 2) Equip the facility with advanced infrastructure to accommodate state-of-the-art equipment, meeting the standards of 21st- century science; 3) Relieve pressure on the over-subscribed BSL-3 facilities at the OHSU West Campus; 4) Foster synergistic collaboration between scientists on the different campuses and centers by creating accessible, shared research spaces putting scientists with orthogonal and complementary approaches to understanding pathogen virulence, immunity, and countermeasures “under one roof.” This facility will not only advance ongoing NIH-funded projects but also foster cross-institutional collaboration and training with OHSU's regional research partners, none of which currently have their own BSL-3 facilities. Additionally, it will further strengthen partnerships between OHSU and the Oregon State Public Health Laboratory, enhancing high-containment pathogen surveillance and advancing research critical to Oregon's public health preparedness. By completing this facility, OHSU will secure its leadership in cutting-edge biocontainment infectious disease and immunology research for the next two decades.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2026 ( Subtotal = $8,000,000 )
2026	2026	OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY	3181 SW SAM JACKSON PARK RD	PORTLAND	OR	97239	MULTNOMAH	USA	Construction Support	000	1	9/18/2026	NEW	$8,000,000
														Subtotal = $8,000,000

Grand Total All Awards = $8,000,000

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BRF - A modern biocontainment facility for the Oregon Health and Science University main campus

Award Number: C06OD042696

ORGANIZATION: OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR, NIH

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: CONSTRUCTION

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 09/18/2026

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 08/31/2029

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