Identifying and controlling hospital infections using genomic and statistical methods
A combined epidemiologic and genomic approach to identify and control transmission events of hospital associated infections
This study is looking at how infections spread in hospitals and how we can stop them, using advanced techniques to help keep patients safer while they're receiving care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Utah NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Salt Lake City, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10873938 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how hospital-associated infections spread and how to control them by combining genomic analysis with advanced statistical methods. The project aims to develop expertise in genomic techniques and biostatistics to analyze infection transmission within healthcare facilities. By utilizing Bayesian statistics and network models, the research seeks to provide insights into the dynamics of infectious diseases, ultimately improving infection prevention strategies. Patients may benefit from enhanced safety measures in hospitals as a result of this work.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients who are hospitalized or at risk of hospital-associated infections.
Not a fit: Patients who are not hospitalized or do not have a risk of infection from healthcare settings may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for preventing and controlling hospital-associated infections, enhancing patient safety.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using genomic and statistical methods to track and control infectious diseases, indicating that this approach is promising.
Where this research is happening
Salt Lake City, United States
- University of Utah — Salt Lake City, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Keegan, Lindsay T. — University of Utah
- Study coordinator: Keegan, Lindsay T.
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.