Finding New Germs in Indonesia That Could Make People Sick
Official title: CK20-002 - Enabling Rapid and Accurate Identification of Emerging Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Threats in Indonesia
Funded at Alertasia Foundation · NIH-11233142 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project aims to quickly find and understand new diseases that spread from animals or insects to people in Indonesia, helping to protect public health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Alertasia Foundation NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Jakarta Pusat, Indonesia) |
| Project start | August 1, 2021 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $300,020 |
| NIH project number | 5U01CK000577-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11233142 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
This project does not directly recruit patients but aims to benefit the general population of Indonesia by improving disease surveillance and prevention.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not living in or traveling to areas affected by these specific emerging vector-borne and zoonotic threats may not directly benefit from this surveillance effort.
What this research studies
Many new diseases that affect people come from animals or insects, and Indonesia is a place where these diseases often emerge. Our goal is to build a strong system to quickly spot these new threats before they can spread widely. We are training local laboratory staff and gathering information on common disease-carrying insects and animals. This will help us identify and understand any new human diseases circulating in the country right away.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could help prevent future outbreaks and pandemics by providing early warning of dangerous new diseases, protecting communities in Indonesia and globally.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work has already established some capacity and piloted these detection technologies, indicating a foundation for this expanded effort.
Where this research is happening
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Alertasia Foundation
Jakarta Pusat, Indonesia Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Myint, Khin Saw Aye — Alertasia Foundation
- Study coordinator: Myint, Khin Saw Aye
Related research
Other NIH-funded projects on the same topics.
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Identifying new diseases spread by animals and insects in Indonesia
This study is working to find and identify new diseases that can spread from animals and insects to people in Indonesia, helping to keep everyone safe and healthy by quickly spotting these germs and training lab workers to handle them better.
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Identifying and tracking diseases spread by animals and insects in Indonesia
This study is working to find and understand new diseases that can spread from animals and insects to people in Indonesia, so we can quickly spot them and keep everyone safe from outbreaks.
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.