Developing and improving models to evaluate viral pathogens that could cause pandemics
Task A71: Comprehensive In Vivo Screening of Viral Pathogens of Pandemic Potential
This study is looking at how viruses that can cause pandemics behave and how we can better treat and prevent them, so that patients like you can benefit from improved health strategies in the future.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Colorado State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Fort Collins, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11041788 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating and refining models to study infectious diseases, particularly those caused by viral pathogens with the potential to lead to pandemics. By evaluating candidate countermeasures, the research aims to enhance our understanding of how these viruses behave and how we can effectively respond to them. Patients may benefit from advancements in treatment and prevention strategies that arise from this work, as it seeks to address significant public health threats. The approach involves in vivo screening, which means testing in living organisms to gather more accurate data on viral behavior and treatment efficacy.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research would include individuals at risk for infectious diseases, particularly those caused by emerging viral pathogens.
Not a fit: Patients with chronic non-infectious conditions or those not at risk for viral infections may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for preventing and treating viral infections that pose a pandemic risk.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in developing models for infectious diseases, indicating that this approach has potential for meaningful advancements.
Where this research is happening
Fort Collins, United States
- Colorado State University — Fort Collins, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bowen, Richard Arnold — Colorado State University
- Study coordinator: Bowen, Richard Arnold
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.