Developing new vaccines to protect against influenza.
Collaborative Influenza Vaccine Innovation Centers (CIVICs): Component C: Clinical Core
This study is looking for people to help test new flu vaccines and how they are given, so we can find better ways to protect everyone from the flu while keeping you safe during the process.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Maryland Baltimore NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11041883 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on designing and conducting clinical trials to test innovative influenza vaccines and their delivery systems. Patients may participate in Phase I and Phase II trials, which assess the safety and effectiveness of these vaccines. The trials are conducted ethically and aim to gather important data that could lead to better protection against the flu. Participants will be closely monitored to ensure their safety and to evaluate how well the vaccines work.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates include healthy adults and children who are willing to participate in clinical trials for influenza vaccines.
Not a fit: Patients with severe allergies to vaccine components or those with certain medical conditions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective vaccines that provide better protection against influenza.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in developing innovative influenza vaccines, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- University of Maryland Baltimore — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ortiz, Justin — University of Maryland Baltimore
- Study coordinator: Ortiz, Justin
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 below.