Developing new treatments for COVID-19 and other respiratory viral infections
Official title: BLRD Merit Review Research Career Scientist Award
Funded at James a. Haley VA Medical Center · NIH-11105923 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is exploring new ways to create treatments that can help prevent and fight COVID-19 and similar respiratory infections, using tiny technologies to make them more effective for patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | James a. Haley VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tampa, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2022 |
| Project end | March 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 5IK6BX006032-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11105923 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals at risk for or currently infected with COVID-19 or other respiratory viral infections.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with non-respiratory viral infections or those not affected by COVID-19 may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating innovative antiviral and anti-inflammatory treatments using advanced nanoscale technologies to combat COVID-19 and similar respiratory infections. The approach involves formulating new compounds that can be used either as preventive measures or therapeutic options for affected patients. By leveraging the expertise of Dr. Shyam S Mohapatra and his team, the research aims to enhance the effectiveness of existing treatments and provide new solutions for managing viral infections.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective treatments for COVID-19 and other respiratory viral infections, improving patient outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research in the field of nanoscale biomedical diagnostics and therapeutics has shown promise, indicating potential for success with similar approaches.
Where this research is happening
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James a. Haley VA Medical Center
Tampa, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mohapatra, Shyam S — James a. Haley VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Mohapatra, Shyam S
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.