Investigating the stability of malaria vaccines
Official title: Task V04: Malaria Vaccine Stability Study
Funded at Advanced Bioscience Laboratories, INC. · NIH-10383376 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on creating and improving malaria vaccines to make them safer and more effective, which could help people who are at risk of this serious disease.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Advanced Bioscience Laboratories, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Kensington, United States) |
| Project start | May 15, 2018 |
| Project end | May 14, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2021 |
| Award (this year) | $208,053 |
| NIH project number | 272201800009I-P00003-759301900131-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10383376 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals at risk of malaria infection, particularly those living in endemic regions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not at risk of malaria or those who have already been vaccinated may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on the development and stability of vaccines against malaria, a serious infectious disease. It involves the manufacture and characterization of vaccine components, ensuring they meet regulatory standards for safety and efficacy. The approach includes product development planning, optimization, and compliance with good manufacturing practices (cGMP) for clinical studies. Patients may benefit from the introduction of more effective malaria vaccines as a result of this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to the development of more stable and effective malaria vaccines, reducing the incidence of this disease.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in developing vaccines for infectious diseases, indicating that this approach has potential for similar breakthroughs.
Where this research is happening
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Advanced Bioscience Laboratories, INC.
Kensington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fouts, Tmothy — Advanced Bioscience Laboratories, INC.
- Study coordinator: Fouts, Tmothy
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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.