Modeling how diseases from animals spread to humans
Official title: DMS/NIGMS 2: Spatial, Multi-Host Petri Net Models for Zoonotic Disease Forecasting
Funded at Arizona State University-Tempe Campus · NIH-10917300 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $267,094 |
| NIH project number | 5R01GM152813-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10917300 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
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.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who live outside the Phoenix area or those not at risk for zoonotic diseases may not receive direct benefits from this research.
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.
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 gone: 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
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Arizona State University-Tempe Campus
Tempe, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sterner, Beckett — Arizona State University-Tempe Campus
- Study coordinator: Sterner, Beckett
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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.