Improving blood safety and availability for transfusions in children and adults
Official title: REDS-IV-P DOMESTIC HUBS
Funded at Columbia University Health Sciences · NIH-11210647 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at ways to make blood transfusions safer and more reliable for everyone, especially kids and adults who need them, by gathering information from blood donors and recipients in the U.S. and Brazil.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Columbia University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,656,603 |
| NIH project number | 75N92019D00037-0-759202400001-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11210647 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include children and adults who require blood transfusions, particularly those in need of specialized care.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not require blood transfusions or are not involved in the transfusion process 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 United States and Brazil. The project is divided into three phases, starting with the development of research protocols and a comprehensive database linking blood donations to transfusion recipients, followed by 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 blood safety and transfusion practices has shown significant advancements, indicating that this approach has the potential for meaningful impact.
Where this research is happening
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Columbia University Health Sciences
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hod, Eldad Arie — Columbia University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Hod, Eldad Arie
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.