Emergents International Centers of Excellence for Malaria Research
Funded at University of Florida · NIH-11507591 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A multinational malaria research program at the University of Florida aims to coordinate and advance malaria surveillance and research across multiple centers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Florida NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Gainesville, United States) |
| Project start | April 22, 2024 |
| Project end | March 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $32,005 |
| NIH project number | 3U19AI181594-03S2 |
| Project ID | NIH-11507591 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are individuals in malaria-endemic regions or those affected by malaria who may benefit from improved surveillance and future therapies or vaccines.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not directly affected by malaria or those not participating in research activities may not benefit.
What this research studies
This grant supports an international, collaborative effort to study malaria using cutting-edge systems biology and OMICS approaches. It will coordinate leadership, administrative activities, and core research functions to drive genomic epidemiology, vector biology, and advanced statistical modeling. The project focuses on strengthening malaria research leadership and ensuring high-quality, integrated research activities across participating sites. If you have malaria or live in malaria-endemic regions, this program could influence future diagnostics, prevention, and control strategies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Potentially faster development of improved malaria surveillance, diagnostics, and control strategies through coordinated, high-quality research.
How similar studies have gone: Similar international ICEMR programs have advanced malaria surveillance and research through collaboration, though each center brings unique capabilities.
Where this research is happening
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University of Florida
Gainesville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dinglasan, Rhoel David Ramos — University of Florida
- Study coordinator: Dinglasan, Rhoel David Ramos
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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.