Improving blood safety and availability for transfusions in children and adults
Official title: REDS-IV-P DOMESTIC HUBS
Funded at Vitalant · NIH-11210643 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at ways to make blood donations safer and more available for people who need transfusions, including kids and adults, so that everyone can have better and safer blood when they need it.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Vitalant NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Scottsdale, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $2,104,121 |
| NIH project number | 75N92019D00034-0-759202400001-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11210643 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include children and adults who require blood transfusions, particularly those in specialized care settings.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not require blood transfusions or are not involved in transfusion therapies may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the safety and availability of the blood supply, particularly for transfusion therapies in both children and adults. It involves a multicenter program that conducts epidemiologic and laboratory studies on blood donors and transfusion recipients across the US and Brazil. The project is structured in three phases, starting with the development of research protocols and a comprehensive database linking blood donations to recipients, followed by extensive data analysis and dissemination of findings. Patients may benefit from improved transfusion practices and safety measures as a result of this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer and more effective blood transfusion practices, ultimately improving patient outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research in similar areas has shown success in improving blood safety and transfusion practices, indicating that this approach has a strong foundation.
Where this research is happening
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Vitalant
Scottsdale, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Custer, Brian — Vitalant
- Study coordinator: Custer, Brian
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.