Building a community for training and collaboration in immune disease modeling
Official title: Community Development and Education Core
Funded at Duke University · NIH-11158296 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project is all about bringing together researchers who study infections and immune-related diseases, helping newcomers learn and grow through mentorship and training, and creating a friendly space for sharing ideas and progress, including an annual conference to connect everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Duke University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Durham, United States) |
| Project start | June 13, 2025 |
| Project end | May 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $812,398 |
| NIH project number | 1U54AI191253-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11158296 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include early-stage researchers and investigators interested in modeling infectious and immune-mediated diseases.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in research or do not have an interest in scientific modeling may not receive direct benefits from this initiative.
What this research studies
This project aims to create a supportive community for researchers focused on infectious and immune-mediated diseases. It will provide mentorship and training opportunities for early-stage investigators and those new to multiscale modeling. The initiative includes developing a Community of Learning and a Community of Practice to enhance collaboration and research development. Additionally, an annual conference will be organized to foster connections and share advancements in the field.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance the skills and collaboration among researchers, leading to improved understanding and treatment of infectious and immune-mediated diseases.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives have shown success in fostering collaboration and training within scientific communities, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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Duke University
Durham, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pomann, Gina-Maria — Duke University
- Study coordinator: Pomann, Gina-Maria
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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.