Protecting New England from Tick-Borne Illnesses
CK22-005 New England Center of Excellence in Vector-Borne Diseases
This project aims to find better ways to prevent tick bites and control ticks in New England, where tick-borne diseases like Lyme are common.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Massachusetts Amherst NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Hadley, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11305199 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
In New England, ticks cause many illnesses, and current methods to control them are struggling to keep up. This project will create a regional center focused on finding new and better ways to fight ticks and other disease-carrying insects. We will explore new personal protection and control products for homes and communities, and work to help people adopt these effective measures. The center will also train future public health experts to ensure long-term protection against these diseases.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: People living in or visiting New England, especially those at high risk for tick exposure and tick-borne diseases like Lyme, could benefit from improved prevention strategies.
Not a fit: Individuals living outside the New England region or those not at risk for tick-borne diseases may not directly benefit from this specific regional effort.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could significantly reduce the number of people getting sick from tick bites in New England.
How similar studies have performed: While New England has a long history of dealing with ticks, this project seeks to make significant new progress by evaluating and optimizing existing and novel methods.
Where this research is happening
Hadley, United States
- University of Massachusetts Amherst — Hadley, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rich, Stephen M — University of Massachusetts Amherst
- Study coordinator: Rich, Stephen M
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.