Investigating how wetlands in Argentina affect the spread of bird-borne viruses
Official title: Wetlands in Argentinaas hubs for exchange and emigration of bird-borne arboviruses
Funded at National Council Scientific & Tech Res · NIH-10900044 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how wetlands in Argentina help migratory birds that might carry viruses like West Nile and St. Louis encephalitis, so we can better understand how these diseases spread and find ways to prevent outbreaks.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | National Council Scientific & Tech Res NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ciudad Aut?noma de Buenos Aires, ARGENTINA) |
| Project start | August 5, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $133,664 |
| NIH project number | 1R01AI183506-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10900044 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals living in or near wetland areas in Argentina who may be at risk of arboviral infections.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who live in regions far from wetlands or those who do not have exposure to migratory birds may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research explores the role of wetlands in Argentina as critical habitats for migratory birds that may carry and spread arboviruses, such as the St. Louis encephalitis virus and West Nile virus. By studying the interactions between birds, wetlands, and the viruses they may transmit, the research aims to understand how environmental factors influence the emergence and spread of these diseases. The methodology includes ecological assessments and monitoring of bird populations and virus vectors in wetland areas. This information could help predict and manage potential outbreaks of arboviral diseases.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for monitoring and controlling the spread of arboviral diseases in humans.
How similar studies have gone: While the role of human transportation in virus spread has been studied, this specific focus on migratory birds as virus disseminators in wetlands is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Where this research is happening
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National Council Scientific & Tech Res
Ciudad Aut?noma de Buenos Aires, Argentina Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Diaz, Adrian — National Council Scientific & Tech Res
- Study coordinator: Diaz, Adrian
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.