Exploring the global history of measles and its impact over time
Official title: Measles: A Global History
Funded at University of California Berkeley · NIH-10992629 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how measles has changed over time and how vaccines have made a difference for different communities, helping everyone understand the importance of vaccination today.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Berkeley NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Berkeley, United States) |
| Project start | January 1, 2023 |
| Project end | December 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $50,000 |
| NIH project number | 5G13LM014171-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10992629 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include individuals interested in public health, vaccination history, and the social implications of infectious diseases.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not interested in historical research or those who do not have a connection to measles vaccination efforts may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the historical and cultural evolution of measles, a disease that has been vaccine-preventable since the 1960s. It examines how vaccination has altered the epidemiology of measles across different geographic, racial, and socioeconomic groups. By analyzing historical data and social factors, the project aims to construct a comprehensive narrative of measles from its early descriptions to its current status. Patients can benefit from understanding how historical trends influence current public health strategies and vaccination efforts.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance public health strategies and vaccination programs, ultimately reducing measles outbreaks and improving community health.
How similar studies have gone: While historical analyses of diseases have been conducted, this specific approach to measles' global history is relatively novel and untested.
Where this research is happening
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University of California Berkeley
Berkeley, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Conis, Elena Christine — University of California Berkeley
- Study coordinator: Conis, Elena Christine
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.