Evaluating treatments for coronavirus using small animal models
Task A74: APP-High Throughput Evaluation of Therapeutics in Small Animal Models of Coronavirus Infection
This study is working on creating small animal models to better understand coronavirus infections and test new treatments, which could eventually lead to better options for people dealing with these 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 ID | NIH-10788023 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and standardizing small animal models to study infectious diseases, specifically targeting coronavirus infections. By testing various therapeutic candidates in these models, the research aims to evaluate their efficacy and support the licensure of effective treatments. Patients may benefit indirectly as successful therapies could lead to improved treatment options for coronavirus infections in humans. The approach involves rigorous testing and evaluation to ensure that the findings are reliable and applicable to human health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals affected by coronavirus infections or those at high risk of infection.
Not a fit: Patients with non-coronavirus related infectious diseases may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to the development of effective treatments for coronavirus infections.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in using animal models to evaluate treatments for infectious diseases, indicating that this approach is both tested and promising.
Where this research is happening
Logan, United States
- Utah State University — Logan, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Morrey, John — Utah State University
- Study coordinator: Morrey, John
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.