Identifying and tracking diseases spread by animals and insects in Indonesia
Official title: Enabling Rapid and Accurate Identification of Emerging Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Threats in Indonesia
Funded at Alertasia Foundation · NIH-10084935 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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.
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, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2020 |
| Award (this year) | $550,000 |
| NIH project number | 1U01CK000577-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10084935 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals living in or traveling to Indonesia who may be at risk of exposure to emerging vector-borne and zoonotic diseases.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not in Indonesia or who do not have potential exposure to zoonotic diseases may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on detecting and characterizing emerging diseases that can be transmitted from animals and insects to humans in Indonesia, a region known for its high risk of such outbreaks. The project aims to establish a reliable detection system to identify these pathogens quickly, thereby preventing potential epidemics. By training laboratory personnel and gathering data on vector-borne agents, the research will enhance public health responses and contribute to global health security. The findings will help in understanding the risks posed to human populations by these emerging diseases.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the ability to prevent and control outbreaks of zoonotic diseases in Indonesia, ultimately protecting public health.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in similar approaches for detecting and managing zoonotic diseases in other regions, indicating the potential effectiveness of this project.
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
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.