Investigating new treatments for COVID-19 and related conditions
Official title: BLRD Research Career Scientist Award Application
Funded at James a. Haley VA Medical Center · NIH-11105793 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking into how inflammation affects conditions like COVID-19, cancer, and brain injuries, especially in veterans, with the goal of creating new treatments, including special nanoparticles that could help fight COVID-19.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | James a. Haley VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tampa, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2018 |
| Project end | March 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 5IK6BX004212-08 |
| Project ID | NIH-11105793 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include veterans suffering from acute COVID-19, cancer, or traumatic brain injury.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with chronic conditions unrelated to COVID-19 or the specific diseases being studied may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms behind inflammation in diseases like COVID-19, cancer, and traumatic brain injury, particularly affecting veterans. The principal investigator, Dr. Subhra Mohapatra, aims to develop novel diagnostic and therapeutic approaches, including virus-neutralizing nanoparticles that could serve as treatments for COVID-19. By studying these mechanisms, the research seeks to improve patient outcomes through innovative medical solutions. The work is conducted at the James A. Haley VA Medical Center in Tampa, Florida.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new treatments that improve recovery and health outcomes for patients with COVID-19 and related conditions.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in developing nanoparticle therapies for viral infections, indicating potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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James a. Haley VA Medical Center
Tampa, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mohapatra, Subhra — James a. Haley VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Mohapatra, Subhra
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.