Modeling how infections spread in healthcare settings
Contact Network Transmission Modeling of Healthcare Associated Infections
This study is looking at how infections like MRSA and C. difficile spread in hospitals and healthcare settings, using smart math tools to find out the best ways to stop them, so we can help keep patients safer and healthier.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Iowa NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Iowa City, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10109747 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the transmission of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) such as MRSA and Clostridioides difficile within hospitals and across healthcare facilities. By using advanced mathematical models and simulations, the project aims to understand how these infections spread and to evaluate the effectiveness of various interventions designed to prevent their transmission. The goal is to provide practical guidance for reducing HAIs, which affect millions of patients each year.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include hospitalized patients or those in long-term care facilities who are at risk of acquiring healthcare-associated infections.
Not a fit: Patients who are not currently hospitalized or do not have a risk of exposure to healthcare-associated infections may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for preventing the spread of dangerous infections in healthcare settings, ultimately saving lives.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in using mathematical modeling to understand infection transmission, indicating that this approach is promising.
Where this research is happening
Iowa City, United States
- University of Iowa — Iowa City, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Segre, Alberto Maria — University of Iowa
- Study coordinator: Segre, Alberto Maria
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.