Coordinating Research on Emerging Arboviral Threats in the Neotropics II
Official title: Coordinating Research on Emerging Arboviral Threats Encompassing the Neotropics II (CREATE-NEO II)
Funded at University of Texas Med Br Galveston · NIH-11612777 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A national and international team is coordinating surveillance and analysis of mosquito-borne viruses like dengue and Zika in the Neotropics to prevent outbreaks in the US.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Texas Med Br Galveston NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Galveston, United States) |
| Project start | June 1, 2020 |
| Project end | June 30, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $43,200 |
| NIH project number | 3U01AI151807-06S5 |
| Project ID | NIH-11612777 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal participants include individuals and communities in the Neotropics where arboviruses are being monitored, and public health teams involved in surveillance.
✕Less likely to help
General population not in study sites or without exposure to arboviruses may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This program brings partners in the US, Brazil, Panama, Argentina and other countries to monitor arboviruses in humans, wildlife, and mosquitoes. It uses field surveillance, diagnostics, and modeling to understand how landscapes and extreme weather influence virus spillover and spread. The effort aims to identify where and when arboviruses are most likely to jump to humans and how to blunt introductions into the United States. By coordinating data and resources across sites, it seeks to improve early warning and response to emerging threats among vulnerable populations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could lead to earlier detection and better prevention of dangerous arboviruses entering and spreading in the US.
How similar studies have gone: Previous surveillance and modeling efforts have contributed to improved outbreak response, though continued coordination and expanded scope is needed.
Where this research is happening
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University of Texas Med Br Galveston
Galveston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Vasilakis, Nikos — University of Texas Med Br Galveston
- Study coordinator: Vasilakis, Nikos
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.