A center for processing and sharing influenza data.
Official title: NIAID Influenza Data Processing and Communication Center
Funded at Digital Infuzion, INC. · NIH-11304131 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a new system to gather and share important information about the flu, which will help doctors and health officials respond better to outbreaks and improve treatments for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Digital Infuzion, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rockville, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | April 1, 2021 |
| Project end | March 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $355,122 |
| NIH project number | 75N93021C00007-P00009-9999-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11304131 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals at risk for influenza, such as the elderly, young children, and those with compromised immune systems.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not affected by influenza or who have no risk factors for severe influenza illness may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating a centralized hub for processing and communicating data related to influenza, which is collected by various NIAID Centers of Excellence. By utilizing advanced computerized data processing techniques, the center aims to enhance the understanding of influenza and improve responses to outbreaks. Patients may benefit indirectly through improved public health responses and better-informed treatment protocols based on the processed data.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective public health strategies and treatments for influenza.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives focusing on data processing and communication in infectious diseases have shown success in improving outbreak responses and treatment strategies.
Where this research is happening
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Digital Infuzion, INC.
Rockville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bour, Stephan — Digital Infuzion, INC.
- Study coordinator: Bour, Stephan
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.