London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine collaborative health program
Official title: Project-002
Funded at London Sch/hygiene & Tropical Medicine · NIH-11397193 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A multi-team effort from LSHTM to develop better ways to prevent, diagnose, and treat infectious diseases affecting people worldwide.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | London Sch/hygiene & Tropical Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (London, United Kingdom) |
| Project start | August 20, 2024 |
| Project end | May 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $194,808 |
| NIH project number | 3U19AI181587-02S2 |
| Project ID | NIH-11397193 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
People with infectious or tropical diseases, or those living in regions where such diseases are common, would be the most likely candidates for participation.
✕Less likely to help
Patients whose conditions are unrelated to infectious or tropical diseases are unlikely to receive direct benefit from this program.
What this research studies
This multi-project program brings together laboratory scientists, field teams, and clinical partners to tackle problems in infectious and tropical medicine. Work may include lab studies, collection of patient samples, population studies in affected regions, and development of new diagnostics or interventions. Some parts of the program could invite patients to provide samples or join observational cohorts in their communities. Findings are intended to be translated into practical tools or recommendations that clinicians and public health programs can use.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could yield improved diagnostics, treatments, or prevention strategies for infectious diseases that affect many people globally.
How similar studies have gone: Previous multi-center and multi-disciplinary programs in tropical medicine have produced useful diagnostics and policy changes, though results depend on the specific disease and intervention.
Where this research is happening
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London Sch/hygiene & Tropical Medicine
London, United Kingdom Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wassmer, Sam — London Sch/hygiene & Tropical Medicine
- Study coordinator: Wassmer, Sam
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.