Developing models to understand infectious diseases.
Official title: Pre-Clinical Models of Infectious Diseases
Funded at Defence Science & Technology Laboratory · NIH-11197699 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about building models to better understand infectious diseases, so we can find better ways to treat and prevent them, ultimately helping patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Defence Science & Technology Laboratory NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Salisbury, United Kingdom) |
| Project start | July 15, 2024 |
| Project end | July 14, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $2,500 |
| NIH project number | 75N93024D00010-0-759302400001-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11197699 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 treatment options.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with non-infectious diseases or those who are not at risk for infectious diseases may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating pre-clinical models to study infectious diseases, which can help in understanding how these diseases behave and how they can be treated. By simulating various infectious disease scenarios, researchers aim to identify effective medical countermeasures and treatments. 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 in developing pre-clinical models for infectious diseases has shown promise in advancing treatment options and understanding disease mechanisms.
Where this research is happening
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Defence Science & Technology Laboratory
Salisbury, United Kingdom Active
Related research
Other NIH-funded projects on the same topics.
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Developing models to understand infectious diseases.
This study is working on creating models that mimic infectious diseases to help researchers find better treatments and medicines that could eventually help patients like you.
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.