Finding and managing infections in infants in Malawi
Official title: Project 3 - Point-of-care Active Case finding & Management (PAC-Man) Model [Parent Title: PREVENTING INFANT INFECTIONS WITH IMPLEMENTATION SCIENCE IN MALAWI]
Funded at Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill · NIH-11063849 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a new way to help doctors in Malawi find and treat infections in babies right when they need it, so that more little ones can get better and stay healthy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P01 program project |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project start | May 15, 2023 |
| Project end | March 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $256,226 |
| NIH project number | 5P01HD112215-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11063849 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are infants in Malawi who are at risk of infections.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside of Malawi or those who are not infants may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a model for active case finding and management of infections in infants, specifically in Malawi. It aims to implement strategies that can identify and treat infections at the point of care, improving health outcomes for vulnerable populations. The approach involves collaboration with local healthcare providers to ensure effective implementation and sustainability of the model. By utilizing real-time data and community engagement, the project seeks to enhance the early detection and management of infections in infants.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce infant infections and improve overall health outcomes in Malawi.
How similar studies have gone: Similar approaches in other regions have shown promise in reducing infection rates among infants, indicating potential for success in this model.
Where this research is happening
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Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Herce, Michael Emmanuel — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Herce, Michael Emmanuel
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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.