Data Management and Modelling Core for Malaria Elimination in Asia-Pacific
Official title: Data Management, Statistical Support and Modelling Core
Funded at Walter and Eliza Hall Inst Medical Res · NIH-11421421 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A data and modelling core is funded to help malaria programs in Asia-Pacific use better data systems and mathematical models.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Walter and Eliza Hall Inst Medical Res NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Parkville, AUSTRALIA) |
| Project start | April 28, 2017 |
| Project end | March 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $27,225 |
| NIH project number | 5U19AI129392-11 |
| Project ID | NIH-11421421 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable to patients; this is a data and modelling core supporting malaria elimination efforts.
✕Less likely to help
Direct patient benefits are not the focus of this core; the impact is through informing public health actions.
What this research studies
This grant supports a data management and statistical modelling core within an international malaria elimination program. It will implement a flexible REDCap-based data capture system, establish data-sharing procedures, and provide statistical support and advanced malaria transmission models for researchers across sites. The goal is to produce timely, policy-relevant insights from field, lab, and modelling studies to guide elimination efforts. The work focuses on data quality, accessibility, and robust analytics to inform decision-makers.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Improved data quality and modeling could lead to smarter malaria elimination strategies and faster progress for affected communities.
How similar studies have gone: Similar data-management and modelling cores have supported large malaria programs and informed policy decisions in the region.
Where this research is happening
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Walter and Eliza Hall Inst Medical Res
Parkville, Australia Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mueller, Ivo J — Walter and Eliza Hall Inst Medical Res
- Study coordinator: Mueller, Ivo J
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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.