Exploring human viromes across different spaces and times
Official title: VAST Center: Viromes Across Space(s) and Time
Funded at Stanford University · NIH-10990422 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about learning more about the viruses that live in and on our bodies, and it invites patients to share samples to help researchers create better ways to understand how these viruses affect our health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project start | February 1, 2025 |
| Project end | January 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $550,800 |
| NIH project number | 1U54AG089334-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10990422 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include individuals willing to provide biological samples and those interested in contributing to virome research.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not interested in participating in research or who do not have access to the participating institutions may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding the human virome, which includes all the viruses present in and on the human body, by coordinating various activities such as biospecimen collection and data analysis. The project aims to harmonize practices across multiple research sites to ensure consistent data collection and analysis. Patients may contribute biological samples that will help researchers develop innovative tools for studying viruses and their impact on health. The initiative emphasizes collaboration and the establishment of best practices to enhance the quality of virome research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding of viral impacts on human health, potentially informing better treatment and prevention strategies.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research on the human microbiome has shown success in understanding microbial impacts on health, suggesting that similar approaches for studying the virome may also yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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Stanford University
Stanford, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Snyder, Michael P. — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Snyder, Michael P.
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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.