New methods to detect HIV outbreaks in Washington State
Novel threat detection methodology to detect HIV outbreaks in Washington
This study is testing a new way to spot HIV outbreaks in Washington State by using techniques from gonorrhea detection, which could help health officials respond faster to outbreaks and keep communities safer.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Washington NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10683347 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to develop and evaluate a novel methodology for identifying HIV outbreaks in Washington State. By adapting existing techniques used for gonorrhea outbreak detection, the study will analyze retrospective data from multiple counties to identify spatial and temporal clusters of HIV cases. The effectiveness of this new approach will be compared to current methods used by local health departments, which rely on manual case observation. This could lead to more timely public health responses to HIV outbreaks.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living in Washington State who may be at risk for HIV or have been diagnosed with HIV.
Not a fit: Patients who are not residents of Washington State or those who are not at risk for HIV may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the early detection of HIV outbreaks, leading to faster public health interventions and reduced transmission rates.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using similar outbreak detection methodologies for other infectious diseases, indicating potential for effectiveness in HIV detection.
Where this research is happening
Seattle, United States
- University of Washington — Seattle, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kerani, Roxanne Pieper — University of Washington
- Study coordinator: Kerani, Roxanne Pieper
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.