Collecting Samples for Infection Research
Clinical Core
This project collects human samples like blood and biopsies to help other research projects understand infections like typhoid and salmonella.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Maryland Baltimore NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11173613 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project focuses on gathering important human samples, such as blood and small intestine biopsies, from volunteers. These samples are crucial for other ongoing research projects that aim to better understand and fight infections like typhoid, non-typhoidal salmonella, and shigella. Some samples come from people who have received licensed vaccines, while others are from unvaccinated individuals or those undergoing routine medical procedures. By building a comprehensive collection of these unique specimens, researchers can gain deeper insights into how our bodies respond to these diseases and vaccines.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Individuals receiving the Ty21a oral typhoid vaccine, those undergoing medically indicated endoscopy, or healthy unvaccinated volunteers may be considered.
Not a fit: Patients who do not fit the specific criteria for sample donation, such as those not receiving the Ty21a vaccine or not undergoing endoscopy, would not directly benefit from participating in this sample collection.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: This work helps advance our understanding of infectious diseases and vaccine responses, which could lead to better prevention and treatment strategies in the future.
How similar studies have performed: Collecting human biological samples is a standard and successful approach used in many research efforts to support a wide range of scientific discoveries.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- University of Maryland Baltimore — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chen, Wilbur H. — University of Maryland Baltimore
- Study coordinator: Chen, Wilbur H.
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.