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 well they work and if they're safe, so you could play a part in improving flu protection for everyone!
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-10687803 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. The goal is to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of various vaccine components and delivery systems developed by the NIAID Collaborative Influenza Vaccine Innovation Centers. Patients may have the opportunity to participate in these trials, contributing to the advancement of flu vaccine technology and potentially receiving new vaccine options. The research emphasizes ethical considerations and statistical soundness in its approach.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include healthy adults and individuals at higher risk for influenza complications who are interested in contributing to vaccine development.
Not a fit: Patients with severe allergies to vaccine components or those who are currently ill may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective and potentially universal vaccines against influenza, improving public health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in developing innovative vaccine approaches, indicating potential for success in this area.
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.