Identifying new diseases spread by animals and insects in Indonesia
Official title: CK20-002 - Enabling Rapid and Accurate Identification of Emerging Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Threats in Indonesia
Funded at Alertasia Foundation · NIH-10833451 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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.
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 | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $310,507 |
| NIH project number | 5U01CK000577-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10833451 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for 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 do not have exposure to zoonotic diseases may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on detecting and identifying emerging diseases that can be transmitted from animals and insects to humans in Indonesia, a country known for its high risk of such outbreaks. The project aims to establish a reliable detection system to quickly recognize these pathogens and their transmission to human populations. By training laboratory personnel and gathering crucial data on potential disease-causing agents, the research seeks to enhance public health safety in Indonesia and contribute to global health security efforts.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the early detection of zoonotic diseases, potentially preventing outbreaks and saving lives.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in similar approaches to disease detection and prevention, indicating a promising potential for 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.