Developing models to understand infectious diseases.
Official title: Pre-Clinical Models of Infectious Diseases
Funded at University of Texas Med Br Galveston · NIH-11197684 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 by leading to improved therapies and ways to prevent these illnesses.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Texas Med Br Galveston NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Galveston, United States) |
| Project start | July 15, 2024 |
| Project end | July 14, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $2,500 |
| NIH project number | 75N93024D00042-0-759302400003-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11197684 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals at risk of infectious diseases or those who may benefit from new medical countermeasures.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with non-infectious diseases or those who do not have a risk of contracting infectious diseases may not receive any benefit 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 potential treatments. By using these models, researchers aim to evaluate the effectiveness of medical countermeasures before they are tested in humans. Patients may benefit from insights gained through this research, 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 using pre-clinical models to advance understanding and treatment of infectious diseases, indicating that this approach is both tested and promising.
Where this research is happening
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University of Texas Med Br Galveston
Galveston, United States Active
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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.