Faster Antibiotic Measurement for Critically Ill Patients
Towards rapid measurement of antibiotics in critical care setting
This project aims to create quick and accurate ways to measure antibiotic levels in very sick hospitalized patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Columbia University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11118793 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
For very sick patients in the hospital, it's often difficult to know if they are receiving the correct amount of antibiotics, as actual drug levels can vary widely from what is expected. This project is working to create new, fast, and accurate tools that can measure antibiotic levels directly in these patients, overcoming the long wait times and high costs of current lab tests. The goal is to develop special detection components that can be easily used to build these new measurement devices. This could help doctors make better decisions about antibiotic doses, ensuring patients get what they need without harmful side effects.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This research is focused on improving care for critically ill hospitalized patients who are receiving antibiotics.
Not a fit: Patients who are not critically ill or are not receiving antibiotics would not directly benefit from this specific technology.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this could lead to more precise and personalized antibiotic treatment for critically ill patients, potentially improving outcomes and reducing side effects.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been strides in understanding antibiotic levels, a clinically validated device for rapid, high-frequency therapeutic drug monitoring is currently missing.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Columbia University Health Sciences — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Stojanovic, Milan N — Columbia University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Stojanovic, Milan N
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.