Evaluating new treatments for coronavirus using small animal models
Official title: Task A74: APP- High Throughput Evaluation of Therapeutics in Small Animal Models of Coronavirus Infection
Funded at Utah State University · NIH-11041953 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on creating better small animal models to help us understand coronavirus infections and find new treatments, which could eventually help patients like you who are dealing with coronavirus-related illnesses.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Utah State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Logan, United States) |
| Project start | June 24, 2022 |
| Project end | June 23, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $39,750 |
| NIH project number | 272201700041I-P00002-759302200001-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11041953 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research would be individuals affected by coronavirus infections or those at high risk of contracting the virus.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not affected by coronavirus infections or who have other unrelated health conditions may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and refining small animal models to better understand coronavirus infections and evaluate potential therapeutic options. By using these models, researchers aim to test the efficacy of various candidate treatments in a controlled environment. Patients may benefit from the insights gained through this research, as it could lead to the development of effective therapies for coronavirus-related illnesses.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new and effective treatments for patients suffering from coronavirus infections.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in using animal models to evaluate treatments for infectious diseases, suggesting that this approach is promising.
Where this research is happening
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Utah State University
Logan, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Morrey, John — Utah State University
- Study coordinator: Morrey, John
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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.