Investigating the human virome and its impact on health
Vanderbilt-coordinated human Virome Collaborative Center (V2C2)
This study is looking at how viruses affect our health, especially in Hispanic/Latinx people living near the US-Mexico border, by collecting samples like blood and urine to see how these viruses might relate to issues like obesity and inflammation.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Vanderbilt University Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Nashville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10990235 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding the role of viruses in human health by studying the human virome, particularly among Hispanic/Latinx individuals at the US-Mexico border. The project will collect and analyze various biological samples, including blood, urine, and stool, to explore how viral presence interacts with host biology and contributes to health conditions like obesity and inflammation. By leveraging advanced bioinformatics and high-throughput sequencing, the research aims to provide a comprehensive view of the virome and its implications for human health over time.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include Hispanic/Latinx individuals aged 8 to 90, particularly those with existing health conditions or those who have been followed over time.
Not a fit: Patients outside the specified age range or those not of Hispanic/Latinx descent may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new insights into how viruses affect health and disease, potentially improving prevention and treatment strategies.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in understanding the human virome, but this approach is particularly novel in its focus on a specific demographic and comprehensive sampling methods.
Where this research is happening
Nashville, United States
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center — Nashville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Das, Suman Ranjan — Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Das, Suman Ranjan
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.