An educational program to improve data quality for medical countermeasures against serious pathogens
Official title: An Educational Program to Enhance Data Quality and Integrity for Regulated Studies Supporting the Advancement of Medical Countermeasures for High Consequence Pathogens
Funded at University of Texas Med Br Galveston · NIH-11000804 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping doctors and nurses learn how to safely and effectively conduct research on serious diseases in special labs, so they can improve the quality of the data collected and better protect public health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Texas Med Br Galveston NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Galveston, United States) |
| Project start | December 20, 2022 |
| Project end | November 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $400,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U24FD007821-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11000804 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include healthcare professionals involved in research or clinical trials related to high consequence pathogens.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not healthcare professionals or who do not work in research settings may not receive direct benefits from this educational program.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the quality and integrity of data collected during studies for medical countermeasures (MCMs) aimed at high consequence pathogens. It involves an educational program that trains healthcare professionals, including physicians and nurses, on the unique challenges of conducting research in maximum containment laboratories. The program uses problem-based learning techniques to foster collaboration among the scientific, medical, and regulatory communities, ensuring that participants are well-equipped to address these challenges. By providing Continuing Education (CE) units, the program encourages ongoing professional development in this critical area.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved data quality in studies that support the development of effective medical countermeasures, ultimately enhancing public health and safety.
How similar studies have gone: Previous iterations of this educational program have shown consistent successful outcomes, indicating that similar approaches have been effective.
Where this research is happening
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University of Texas Med Br Galveston
Galveston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Eitzen, Melissa — University of Texas Med Br Galveston
- Study coordinator: Eitzen, Melissa
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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.