Improving understanding of naturally occurring prion diseases
Maximizing research success in studies of naturally-occurring prion diseases
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY · NIH-11377023
This project works to learn how prion diseases spread and change—with a focus on chronic wasting disease in deer—to help protect animals and lower risks for people.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (FORT COLLINS, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11377023 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
I would be part of a long-term research effort that studies how prion diseases move between animals and species and how they evolve over time. The team uses lab methods including genetically modified animals, cell-based tests, biochemistry, and molecular genetics to trace how prions behave. A major focus is chronic wasting disease in deer and related animals, and whether it could pose a risk to humans. The goal is to turn laboratory findings into better ways to prevent future prion outbreaks and protect public health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: People most likely to be involved are those affected by or at risk for prion diseases, family members of patients with human prion disease, hunters or others with high exposure to cervids, or those willing to donate samples for research.
Not a fit: Patients with unrelated neurological disorders or common infectious diseases are unlikely to gain direct benefit from this prion-focused basic research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could reduce the chance of prion outbreaks and lower the risk that animal prion diseases spread to people, improving prevention and public-health response.
How similar studies have performed: Laboratory and animal studies have advanced fundamental prion biology, but questions about chronic wasting disease's spread and zoonotic risk remain unresolved, so this work builds on established methods while tackling novel problems.
Where this research is happening
FORT COLLINS, UNITED STATES
- COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY — FORT COLLINS, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: TELLING, GLENN C — COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: TELLING, GLENN C
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 below.
Conditions: Chronic Wasting Disease, Disease, Disorder