Modeling how diseases from animals spread to humans
DMS/NIGMS 2: Spatial, Multi-Host Petri Net Models for Zoonotic Disease Forecasting
This study is looking at how diseases that can jump from animals to people, like Hantavirus and Valley Fever, spread in the Phoenix area, so we can better predict and prevent outbreaks to keep everyone healthier.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Arizona State University-Tempe Campus NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tempe, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10917300 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the complex dynamics of zoonotic diseases, which are illnesses that can be transmitted from animals to humans. By using advanced modeling techniques, the project aims to understand how various ecological, social, and genetic factors influence the spread of diseases like Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome and Valley Fever in the Phoenix, Arizona area. The approach combines field studies and data science to create large-scale models that can predict disease outbreaks and inform public health strategies. Patients may benefit from improved forecasting of these diseases, leading to better prevention and management strategies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals living in or near the Phoenix, Arizona area who may be at risk for zoonotic diseases.
Not a fit: Patients who live outside the Phoenix area or those not at risk for zoonotic diseases may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance our ability to predict and manage zoonotic disease outbreaks, ultimately protecting public health.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in using complex modeling approaches to understand disease dynamics, indicating that this methodology is promising.
Where this research is happening
Tempe, United States
- Arizona State University-Tempe Campus — Tempe, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sterner, Beckett — Arizona State University-Tempe Campus
- Study coordinator: Sterner, Beckett
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.