Developing models to understand infectious diseases.
Official title: Pre-Clinical Models of Infectious Diseases
Funded at Biomedical Research Institute · NIH-11197711 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on creating models that mimic infectious diseases to help researchers find better treatments, so that patients like you can have more effective options when dealing with these illnesses.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Biomedical Research Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rockville, United States) |
| Project start | July 15, 2024 |
| Project end | July 14, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $2,500 |
| NIH project number | 75N93024D00006-0-759302400001-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11197711 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit would include individuals at risk of or affected by infectious diseases.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with non-infectious diseases or those 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 that simulate infectious diseases to better understand their mechanisms and potential treatments. By using these models, researchers aim to test new medical countermeasures and therapies before they are applied in clinical settings. Patients may benefit from advancements in treatment options that arise from the findings of these models, which could lead to more effective interventions against infectious diseases.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatments and preventive measures 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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Biomedical Research Institute
Rockville, 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.