A resource center for studying bacterial and viral pathogens.
Official title: The Bacterial and Viral Bioinformatics Resource Center (BV-BRC)
Funded at University of Chicago · NIH-10913717 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping scientists better understand and fight infections caused by germs, so they can create better tests and treatments for patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project start | July 18, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $3,600,000 |
| NIH project number | 1U24AI183849-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10913717 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include individuals affected by bacterial or viral infections, particularly those with severe or resistant infections.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with non-infectious diseases or those not affected by bacterial or viral pathogens may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing our understanding of infectious diseases caused by bacteria and viruses by providing advanced bioinformatics tools and knowledgebases. It aims to support researchers in analyzing pathogens, developing diagnostics, and creating therapeutics to combat infectious diseases. By improving accessibility to these resources, the project seeks to facilitate global collaboration in infectious disease research and response. Patients may benefit from improved diagnostics and treatments derived from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better diagnostics and treatments for infectious diseases, ultimately reducing morbidity and mortality.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research in bioinformatics for infectious diseases has shown significant success in improving diagnostics and treatment strategies.
Where this research is happening
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University of Chicago
Chicago, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Stevens, Rick L. — University of Chicago
- Study coordinator: Stevens, Rick L.
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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.