Administrative Core for Malaria ICEMR in Southeast Asia
Official title: Admin-Core
Funded at Mahidol University · NIH-11398926 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This grant funds an Administrative Core to coordinate and manage a malaria and vector biology research effort across Thailand, Malaysia, Japan, and the U.S. so researchers can work together toward malaria elimination.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Mahidol University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Nakhon Pathom, Thailand) |
| Project start | June 21, 2024 |
| Project end | March 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $70,152 |
| NIH project number | 5U19AI181583-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11398926 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not directly recruiting patients; supports multinational malaria research that may ultimately benefit patients through improved prevention and treatment strategies.
✕Less likely to help
If you are looking for direct patient enrollment, this grant does not involve a clinical trial or patient recruitment.
What this research studies
The Administrative Core provides the structure and processes needed to keep a large, international malaria research center running smoothly. It will coordinate meetings, monitor progress, track milestones, and manage travel for key investigators involved in malaria epidemiology and vector biology. By organizing collaboration across multiple countries, it helps ensure timely progress toward understanding malaria transmission and informing elimination strategies. The core supports efficient use of resources and strengthens international partnerships essential for impactful results.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Better-coordinated research could accelerate discoveries and strategies to reduce malaria transmission and move toward elimination.
How similar studies have gone: Similar ICEMR administrative cores have shown success in coordinating multinational malaria research and accelerating progress.
Where this research is happening
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Mahidol University
Nakhon Pathom, Thailand Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Prachumsri, Jetsumon — Mahidol University
- Study coordinator: Prachumsri, Jetsumon
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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.