Arboviruses, surveillance, and preparedness across Americas and Asia
Official title: American Asian Centers for Arbovirus Research and Enhanced Surveillance (A2CARES)
Funded at University of California Berkeley · NIH-11600507 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A2CARES is a network of researchers studying arthropod-borne viruses to detect outbreaks quickly and improve diagnostics, vaccines, and treatments for adults in the Americas and Asia.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Berkeley NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Berkeley, United States) |
| Project start | July 20, 2020 |
| Project end | June 30, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $280,800 |
| NIH project number | 3U01AI151788-06S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11600507 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults 21 years and older in affected regions who may be enrolled through hospital-based and community-based cohorts.
✕Less likely to help
Some individuals may not directly benefit if not chosen for cohort participation or if local outbreaks are not present during enrollment.
What this research studies
This grant supports a collaborative effort to build standardized hospital and community cohorts in multiple countries to understand arboviruses and how outbreaks unfold. It aims to develop and harmonize rapid diagnostics, improve data collection, and share methods across sites to enhance surveillance capacity. The research involves clinical samples, epidemiology, immunology, and diagnostics to better prepare for future arboviral threats and protect patient communities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the work could lead to faster outbreak detection and better diagnostics and vaccines for arboviruses that affect adults.
How similar studies have gone: Previous standardized networks have shown value in cross-regional comparisons and improved diagnostic capabilities for emerging infections.
Where this research is happening
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University of California Berkeley
Berkeley, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Harris, Eva — University of California Berkeley
- Study coordinator: Harris, Eva
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.