Developing animal models to study respiratory pathogens like COVID-19
Official title: Animal models and related services (AMRS) core
Funded at Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences · NIH-10910199 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about using animal models to learn more about how respiratory viruses like SARS-CoV-2 impact humans, which can help us understand how these viruses spread and cause illness, ultimately leading to better treatments for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Newark, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | August 18, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,687,027 |
| NIH project number | 5UC7AI180307-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10910199 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals affected by respiratory diseases or those at high risk for COVID-19 complications.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with non-respiratory conditions or those not affected by infectious diseases may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating and utilizing animal models to better understand how respiratory pathogens, particularly SARS-CoV-2, affect humans. By developing these models, researchers aim to investigate the transmission and pathogenicity of the virus, which is crucial as new variants emerge. The project will also enhance research capabilities at Rutgers by providing specialized equipment and support for studies related to infectious diseases. Patients may benefit indirectly through advancements in understanding and treating respiratory infections.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for preventing and treating respiratory infections, including COVID-19.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in using animal models to study infectious diseases, indicating that this approach is both established and promising.
Where this research is happening
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Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
Newark, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Salgame, Padmini — Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Salgame, Padmini
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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.