Improving blood safety and transfusion effectiveness for children and adults
Official title: REDS-IV-P DOMESTIC HUBS
Funded at Yale University · NIH-11210638 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to make blood transfusions safer and more accessible for babies and children who need them, by gathering information from blood donors and recipients in the US and Brazil to improve how we handle blood donations and transfusions.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Yale University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Haven, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,548,389 |
| NIH project number | 75N92019D00036-0-759202400001-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11210638 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include children and adults who are blood donors or recipients of blood transfusions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not require blood transfusions or are not involved in blood donation 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 neonates and children who require transfusions. 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 transfusion outcomes. The findings will be shared through presentations and publications to inform better practices in blood transfusion.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer blood transfusions and improved outcomes for patients of all ages requiring blood products.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies in blood safety and transfusion practices have shown significant improvements, indicating that this approach has a strong foundation.
Where this research is happening
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Yale University
New Haven, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hendrickson, Jeanne E — Yale University
- Study coordinator: Hendrickson, Jeanne E
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.