Collection and management of biological samples for maternal and pediatric infectious diseases
Official title: NICHD BIOSPECIMEN REPOSITORY SERVICES FOR THE MATERNAL AND PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASE BRANCH (MPIDB)
Funded at Fisher Bioservices, INC. · NIH-11354873 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is gathering biological samples from mothers and children to help researchers learn more about infectious diseases that affect them, with the hope of improving treatments and care for patients in the future.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Fisher Bioservices, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rockville, United States) |
| Project start | May 14, 2025 |
| Project end | May 13, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $596,335 |
| NIH project number | 75N94025D00002-0-759402500007-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11354873 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include pregnant women and children who may be affected by infectious diseases.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not pregnant or do not have children may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating a repository for biological samples that can be used to study infectious diseases affecting mothers and children. By collecting and managing these biospecimens, the project aims to facilitate research that could lead to better understanding and treatment of these conditions. Patients may benefit from the insights gained through this repository, which could inform future therapies and interventions. The approach involves collaboration with healthcare providers to ensure a diverse and representative collection of samples.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatments and preventive measures for infectious diseases in mothers and children.
How similar studies have gone: While the specific approach of this biospecimen repository may be novel, similar initiatives have shown success in advancing research in infectious diseases.
Where this research is happening
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Fisher Bioservices, INC.
Rockville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Martin, Brittany — Fisher Bioservices, INC.
- Study coordinator: Martin, Brittany
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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.