Creating new tools to study schistosomiasis
Official title: Task C16: Production and Development of Schistosomiasis Research Reagents
Funded at Biomedical Research Institute · NIH-11270748 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on better ways to understand schistosomiasis, a disease caused by parasitic worms, by improving animal models, which could help find new treatments and better ways to manage the disease for patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
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| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Biomedical Research Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rockville, United States) |
| Project start | February 1, 2023 |
| Project end | January 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $1,850,671 |
| NIH project number | 272201700014I-P00002-759302300001-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11270748 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research would include individuals affected by schistosomiasis or those at high risk of infection.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not affected by schistosomiasis or do not have a risk of exposure to the disease may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and improving animal models to better understand schistosomiasis, a disease caused by parasitic worms. By refining existing models and creating new ones, the research aims to evaluate potential treatments and countermeasures against the disease. Patients may benefit from advancements in understanding the disease mechanisms and potential therapies that arise from these improved models. The research will involve collaboration with various scientific and medical experts to ensure comprehensive evaluation and development.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better treatments and preventive measures for schistosomiasis, ultimately improving patient outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in developing animal models for various diseases, indicating that this approach has potential for meaningful advancements in understanding schistosomiasis.
Where this research is happening
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Biomedical Research Institute
Rockville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mentink-Kane, Margaret — Biomedical Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Mentink-Kane, Margaret
Related research
Other NIH-funded projects on the same topics.
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Schistosomiasis Resource Center for research reagents and parasite lines
A no-cost facility provides schistosomiasis research reagents, infected hosts, and parasite lines to scientists worldwide to accelerate basic and applied studies.
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Developing models to understand infectious diseases.
This study is working on creating models that mimic infectious diseases to help researchers find better treatments, so that patients like you can have more effective options when dealing with these illnesses.
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.