Analyzing viruses in human samples for better understanding of the virome
Concentration and single virion analysis of the virome
This study is looking at different types of samples from people, like urine and blood, to learn more about the viruses in our bodies, and it aims to create better ways to find and understand these viruses, which could help us understand how they affect our health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10986275 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on analyzing larger volumes of human biological samples, such as urine, stool, saliva, and blood, to gain insights into the human virome, which includes all viruses present in the human body. By developing new tools for virus purification and detection, the study aims to improve the precision of viral analysis, allowing for a better understanding of viral populations and their roles in health and disease. Patients may provide samples that will be analyzed using advanced techniques to characterize viruses more effectively than current methods allow.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include healthy individuals willing to provide biological samples such as blood or saliva.
Not a fit: Patients with active viral infections or those who are not willing to provide biological samples may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diagnostics and treatments for viral infections by enhancing our understanding of the human virome.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using advanced techniques for viral analysis, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Chapel Hill, United States
- Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dittmer, Dirk P — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Dittmer, Dirk P
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 below.