Developing models to understand infectious diseases.
Official title: Pre-Clinical Models of Infectious Diseases
Funded at Charles Stark Draper Laboratory · NIH-11197669 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on creating models that mimic infectious diseases to help researchers find better treatments and prevention methods, which could ultimately benefit patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Charles Stark Draper Laboratory NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cambridge, United States) |
| Project start | July 15, 2024 |
| Project end | July 14, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $2,500 |
| NIH project number | 75N93024D00008-0-759302400001-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11197669 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit would include individuals at risk of infectious diseases or those with conditions that could be addressed by new medical countermeasures.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with established infectious diseases who are not eligible for new treatments or preventive measures may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating pre-clinical models that simulate infectious diseases to better understand their mechanisms and effects. By using these models, researchers aim to evaluate potential medical countermeasures and treatments before they are tested in humans. The approach involves rigorous testing and development of reagents and methodologies to ensure accurate representation of disease processes. Patients may benefit from the insights gained through these models, which could lead to improved therapies and preventive measures against infectious diseases.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to the development of more effective treatments and preventive strategies for infectious diseases.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in developing pre-clinical models for infectious diseases, indicating that this approach is both tested and promising.
Where this research is happening
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Charles Stark Draper Laboratory
Cambridge, United States Active
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.