Administrative core for CIIG that supports gonorrhea vaccine and antibody therapy research
Official title: Core A - Administrative Core (CIIG)
Funded at Henry M. Jackson Fdn for the Adv Mil/med · NIH-11394877 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This NIH grant funds a central administrative team to coordinate a large, multi-institution effort focused on developing a gonorrhea vaccine, antibody-based treatment, and a companion diagnostic test.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Henry M. Jackson Fdn for the Adv Mil/med NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bethesda, United States) |
| Project start | August 12, 2025 |
| Project end | June 30, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $163,356 |
| NIH project number | 5U19AI189178-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11394877 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Researchers and clinicians involved in CIIG may participate through site coordination and study logistics; patients could benefit indirectly through faster development of vaccines and therapies.
✕Less likely to help
This core does not directly enroll patients or test interventions itself.
What this research studies
The Administrative Core will organize and streamline collaboration across nine institutions, coordinating project goals, data sharing, and internal reviews. It will run monthly meetings and form working groups to address challenges and advance key vaccine and antibody-therapy strategies. Semi-annual reviews by a Scientific Advisory Board will guide progress and help decide which approaches to push forward. This role is essential to keep a complex, multi-component research effort aligned and efficient so that patient-facing tools can be developed more quickly.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: A well-coordinated effort could accelerate the availability of a gonorrhea vaccine and antibody-based therapies, along with a diagnostic test to guide treatment.
How similar studies have gone: Large, multi-institution centers with strong administrative cores have successfully accelerated translational research in infectious diseases.
Where this research is happening
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Henry M. Jackson Fdn for the Adv Mil/med
Bethesda, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jerse, Ann E. — Henry M. Jackson Fdn for the Adv Mil/med
- Study coordinator: Jerse, Ann E.
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.