Improving early detection of yellow fever outbreaks in Ghana
Official title: Improving early detection of yellow fever outbreaks: predicting risk and assessing diagnostic strategies in Ghana
Funded at University of California Los Angeles · NIH-11364164 · Data updated 2026-11-12
Aiming to quickly spot yellow fever outbreaks in Ghana by creating risk maps, measuring how fast diagnoses happen, and testing smarter ways to use diagnostic resources.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Los Angeles NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2025 |
| Project end | July 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $196,020 |
| NIH project number | 5K08AI190125-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11364164 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal participants include individuals in Ghana who experience suspected yellow fever symptoms or contribute data and samples to improve outbreak prediction and diagnostics.
✕Less likely to help
People without yellow fever symptoms or who are not part of data collection or diagnostic planning may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This grant focuses on yellow fever, a disease that can spread quickly in Africa and cause serious illness. The team will build models using local data to predict which areas are most at risk in Ghana, while also measuring how long it takes to diagnose and report cases. They will compare different diagnostic strategies to see which ones save time and resources. The work combines data analysis, field data collection, and practical plans to apply findings to improve outbreak response.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, communities in Ghana could see faster detection and better use of diagnostic resources to prevent large outbreaks.
How similar studies have gone: Earlier efforts show that local data and models can improve outbreak detection, though applying them to yellow fever in Ghana is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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University of California Los Angeles
Los Angeles, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Judson, Seth David — University of California Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Judson, Seth David
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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.