Collaborative health research at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
Official title: Project-002
Funded at London Sch/hygiene & Tropical Medicine · NIH-11397190 · Data updated 2026-11-12
Researchers at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine are working with partners to develop new ways to understand and improve health for patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | London Sch/hygiene & Tropical Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (London, United Kingdom) |
| Project start | August 20, 2024 |
| Project end | May 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $68,416 |
| NIH project number | 3U19AI181587-02S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11397190 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal participants would be people affected by the specific health conditions the project targets, or individuals willing to provide health information or biological samples at participating sites.
✕Less likely to help
People without the conditions being studied, those unable to attend participating clinics, or those unwilling to share health information are unlikely to receive direct benefit from this project.
What this research studies
If I join, the team will work across labs and clinics to collect health information and, where appropriate, samples like blood or swabs. They plan to combine clinical data, laboratory tests, and field studies to look for patterns that could lead to better care. The project brings together multiple research teams over several years and may include follow-up visits or questionnaires. Findings could help shape future treatments, vaccines, or public health policies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the work could lead to better prevention, diagnosis, or treatment options for people affected by the conditions under study.
How similar studies have gone: Similar international collaborative public-health projects have produced important findings, though parts of this U19 may use new or untested approaches.
Where this research is happening
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London Sch/hygiene & Tropical Medicine
London, United Kingdom Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wassmer, Sam — London Sch/hygiene & Tropical Medicine
- Study coordinator: Wassmer, Sam
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.