Improving blood safety and transfusion therapies for children and adults
Official title: REDS-IV-P CENTER FOR TRANSFUSION LABORATORY STUDIES
Funded at Vitalant · NIH-11210637 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making blood donations safer and ensuring that both kids and adults get the best possible blood transfusions, and it involves hospitals in the U.S. and Brazil working together to gather important information about blood donors and recipients.
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) | $2,160,438 |
| NIH project number | 75N92019D00033-0-759202400001-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11210637 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-related therapies may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the safety and availability of the blood supply while ensuring effective transfusion therapies for both children and adults. It involves a multicenter program across the U.S. and Brazil, where epidemiologic and laboratory studies are conducted on blood donors and transfusion recipients. The program includes the development of a comprehensive database linking blood donations to recipients, which will help analyze and improve transfusion practices. The research is structured in phases, with the initial phase dedicated to protocol development and pilot studies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer blood transfusions and improved outcomes for patients requiring blood products.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies in blood safety and transfusion practices have shown promising results, indicating that this approach has the potential for significant advancements.
Where this research is happening
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Vitalant
Scottsdale, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Norris, Philip J. — Vitalant
- Study coordinator: Norris, Philip J.
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.