Assessing health risks from microbial pathogens
QMRA IV- Quantitative Microbial Risk Assessment Interdisciplinary Vehicle: Addressing Emerging Global Health Risks
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY · NIH-10917315
This study is all about finding better ways to understand and manage the health risks from germs that can make us sick, and it's designed for people in public health and medicine who want to learn how to handle these risks more effectively.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (EAST LANSING, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10917315 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on Quantitative Microbial Risk Assessment (QMRA), which evaluates the health risks associated with exposure to microbial pathogens. By integrating knowledge from various fields such as mathematics, biology, and public health, the project aims to develop tools and training that enhance the understanding and management of these risks. The research addresses the complexities of how infections develop and vary among populations, aiming to improve communication and decision-making in public health and emergency response. It also seeks to overcome barriers to participation in QMRA training across the biomedical community.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals involved in public health, environmental health, and biomedical sciences who are interested in microbial risk assessment.
Not a fit: Patients who are not engaged in public health or biomedical research may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved methods for assessing and managing health risks from infectious diseases, ultimately enhancing public health safety.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research in microbial risk assessment has shown promise in improving public health outcomes, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
EAST LANSING, UNITED STATES
- MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY — EAST LANSING, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: MITCHELL, JADE — MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: MITCHELL, JADE
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.
Conditions: Communicable Diseases