Developing and standardizing animal models for infectious diseases
Official title: Preclinical Models of Infectious Diseases
Funded at UK Health Security Agency · NIH-11307407 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on developing better animal models to mimic infectious diseases, which will help researchers test new treatments and vaccines more effectively, ultimately benefiting patients like you by improving our understanding of these diseases before they reach human trials.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
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| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | UK Health Security Agency NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Salisbury, United Kingdom) |
| Project start | July 15, 2024 |
| Project end | July 14, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $1,900 |
| NIH project number | 75N93024D00032-0-759302500001-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11307407 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals affected by infectious diseases who may eventually receive treatments developed through these animal models.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with non-infectious diseases or those not involved in the development of new treatments may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating and refining animal models that can accurately represent various infectious diseases. By standardizing these models, the research aims to improve the reliability and relevance of preclinical testing for new treatments and vaccines. Patients may benefit indirectly as these models help researchers understand disease mechanisms and test potential therapies before they are used in humans. The approach involves collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure that the models meet the necessary scientific and regulatory standards.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective treatments and vaccines for infectious diseases, ultimately improving patient outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in developing animal models for infectious diseases, indicating that this approach has the potential to yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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UK Health Security Agency
Salisbury, United Kingdom Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Shone, Clifford C — UK Health Security Agency
- Study coordinator: Shone, Clifford C
Related research
Other NIH-funded projects on the same topics.
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Developing models to understand infectious diseases.
This study is all about building models that mimic infectious diseases so researchers can learn how they work and find better treatments, which could eventually help patients like you get improved care and prevention options.
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Developing models to understand infectious diseases.
This study is all about building models that mimic infectious diseases so researchers can learn how they work and find better treatments, which could eventually help patients like you get improved therapies and prevention options.
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Developing models to understand infectious diseases.
This study is all about building models that mimic infectious diseases so researchers can learn how they work and find better treatments, which could help patients like you in the future.
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.