Creating a center to study diseases carried by bats
Establishment of the Bat Resource Center for the Study of Zoonotic Diseases
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY · NIH-10374306
This study is setting up a special center at Colorado State University to breed and care for bats, which will help scientists learn more about how viruses from bats can affect human health.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (FORT COLLINS, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10374306 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research aims to establish the Bat Resource Center at Colorado State University, which will serve as a specialized facility for breeding and maintaining bats as animal models. These bats are crucial for understanding how viral diseases are transmitted to humans, as they are known reservoirs for various pathogens. The center will provide the necessary environmental and biosafety controls to ensure the safe study of these animals, enhancing our knowledge of zoonotic diseases and their impact on public health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals at risk of zoonotic diseases, particularly those in close contact with bats or living in areas where such diseases are prevalent.
Not a fit: Patients who are not at risk of zoonotic diseases or do not have exposure to bats may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better understanding and prevention of diseases transmitted from bats to humans.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using animal models to study zoonotic diseases, indicating that this approach is both valid and necessary.
Where this research is happening
FORT COLLINS, UNITED STATES
- COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY — FORT COLLINS, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: EBEL, GREGORY DAVID — COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: EBEL, GREGORY DAVID
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.
Conditions: Disease, Disorder, Virus Diseases, Viral Diseases, viral infection