Developing innovative vaccines to protect against influenza.
COLLABORATIVE INFLUENZA VACCINE INNOVATION CENTER: CLINICAL CORE
This study is looking for people to help test new flu vaccines to see how safe and effective they are, with the goal of finding better ways to prevent the flu.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Maryland Baltimore NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10369576 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating and testing new influenza vaccines through carefully designed clinical trials and human challenge studies. Patients may participate in trials that assess the safety and effectiveness of these vaccines, which are developed by the NIAID Collaborative Influenza Vaccine Innovation Centers. The approach emphasizes ethical standards and statistical rigor to ensure reliable results that can lead to better flu prevention strategies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include healthy adults who are willing to receive an influenza vaccine and participate in clinical trials.
Not a fit: Patients with severe allergies to vaccine components or those with compromised immune systems may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to the development of a universal influenza vaccine that provides broader and longer-lasting protection against various strains of the flu virus.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in developing innovative vaccine approaches, but this specific initiative aims to advance the field further with a focus on universal influenza vaccines.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- University of Maryland Baltimore — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Neuzil, Kathleen — University of Maryland Baltimore
- Study coordinator: Neuzil, Kathleen
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.